I hope these recipes give you some relief from whatever ailment you are suffering from.
Greetings from Far Northern California and me … The Hempie Chef! In the last issue of Weed World … I printed remedy recipes for everyday ailments. I’d like to continue this issue with even more home based remedies for common ailments. I’ve included natural ingredients and herbs that can be picked up at almost any market, these old-time remedies help ailments from insomnia to coughing …
If you missed the last issue of Weed World I have included the recipe for our base cannabis tincture.
Cannabis Drinking Tincture
(40 oz.) alcohol (190 proof)
1 quart honey
1 ounce cannabis (finely ground)
2 Tablespoons vanilla
Grind the medicinal cannabis to almost to a powder and then cover with alcohol and put it somewhere dark for two to three weeks. Strain the alcohol from the herb (usually with cheese cloth). Discard the used herb (even though many have saved the herb and used it as a topical balm bag for painful joints). Place the tincture in a double boiler and heat the tincture until the liquid is reduced by half. Add ½ the volume of tincture in honey or other type of syrup (you can add 4 to 6 vitamin E caps if you choose to). This is when you can add other herb tinctures and flavors. Continue to reduce the elixir to the original volume of syrup you began with. Let it cool and bottle tincture in a dark bottle and store in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Depending on the potency of the medicine the dosage should be between a teaspoon and a couple of teaspoons for most patients.
A Native Cure for Lung and Joint Aliments
1 cup boiling water
¼ cup molasses
3 grams mullein
4 drops cannabis tincture
2 grams plum root
Pour boiling water over mullein and plum root. Allow to steep for 2 to 5 minutes. Add molasses and cannabis tincture; mix well and drink up.
Several Native American tribes used mullein and cannabis to cure chest diseases. The Navajos called mullein “big tobacco”. They would mix it with regular tobacco and smoke the combination to relieve coughing spasms. It was also believed that this remedy would cure simple mental diseases, the use of evil language and the thinking of evil thoughts. The Delaware made poultices by boiling the leaves of mullein and putting them in cloth bags. Applied to the joints, these poultices were said to reduce swelling and ease rheumatic pains. The Catawba called mullein “gray leaf”. They made poultices of the mashed leaves and used them in treating sprains, swelling and wounds. For lung and bronchial troubles, the Catawba gathered mullein leaves from plants that had not yet blossomed and mixed them into a syrup with another plant called “plum root”. The Mohicans of Connecticut made cough medicine by steeping mullein leaves and molasses Mullein was known to the Pennsylvania Dutch as “Wolla Graut”. The Amish eschewed the use of tobacco, but permitted mullein leaves to be smoked for the relief of asthma attacks. To soothe nasal congestion and sore throat pour boiling water over the fresh leaves and inhale the steam. An important note: during the 1800’s and into the early 1900’s mullein was frequently prescribed for pulmonary diseases and physicians recommended its use for curing diarrhea and severe headaches. Mullein flower tea was drank to relieve all kinds of chest disorders from mild colds to pneumonia and poultices of the leaves soaked in hot vinegar were applied to swellings, stings and sprains.
Natural Antibiotic
350 milligrams goldenseal
3 drops cannabis tincture
1 cup water
Drink 1 cup of water with 250 to 500 mg of goldenseal, and 3 drops of cannabis tincture two to three times a day.
Natural Diuretic
1 large red grapefruit
2 cloves garlic
½ head cabbage
1 tablespoon mint
2 small cucumbers
2 drops cannabis tincture
In a juicer blend all ingredients together and drink immediately.
This combination of drink is a wonderful diuretic. Together this juice combo has sulfur and chlorine elements, which are effective in cleansing the mucous membranes of the intestinal track and the stomach. Also know as an antiseptic for the body.
Natural Diuretic & Arthritis Relief
6 grams horsetail herb
4 drops cannabis tincture
2 cups water
Pour boiling water over 2-3 grams of horsetail herb and continue to boil for about 5 minutes. Simmer and let steep for 3-5 minutes. Add cannabis tincture. Drink during the day between meals.
Horsetail by tradition has been used to stop bleeding, increase urine production, repair broken bones and relieve rheumatic conditions such as arthritis. Research suggests that silicone helps prevent osteoporosis. Horsetail is a rich plant source of this mineral, in the form of the compound monosilicic acid, which the body can readily use. This makes horsetail one of nature’s best arthritis medicines. It should also be noted that studies have found that horsetail herb promotes bone and cartilage formation. It is useful for treating brittle nails and related conditions.
Natural Insulin
3 large carrots
1 cup Brussels sprouts
1 cup string beans
2 cups lettuce
1 Tablespoon cilantro (fresh)
3 drops cannabis tincture
Using a juicer blend all vegetables, add cannabis tincture and mix well. Drink mixture immediately.
This combination of juices provides natural insulin for the pancreatic function for the digestive organism. Diabetics will benefit greatly from this juice combo, since starches and sugars are too easily eliminated from their bodies. Diabetics need to be pre-cautioned on the cannabis tincture and its base (alcohol, glycerin or oil) use accordingly. USDA research indicates that cinnamon reduces the amount of insulin necessary for glucose metabolism. Furthermore, cinnamon has been shown to stimulate glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis to similar level as insulin.
Neutralize Stomach Gas
1 small lemon
2 sprigs parsley
3 stalks celery
1 Tablespoon cannabis tincture
Blend lemon, celery and parsley together in juicer and add cannabis tincture. Drink before meals.
This healing juice neutralizes the stomach digestion gasses. This curative combination is high in sodium and is a great tonic for relaxing nerves.
Prevention for Urinary Tract Infections
10 ounces cranberry juice
4 drops cannabis tincture
4 ounces grapefruit juice
2 cups water
Mix the two juices together; add the cannabis tincture and mix well. Drink twice a day, followed by 2 cups of water to prevent urinary tract infections.
It is recommended to maintain body functions, you need to drink 8 cups of water per day.
Relief & Prevention of Bug Bites
2 cups white wine vinegar
4 drops holy oil*
1 Tablespoon citronella oil
100 milligrams vitamin B1
1 cup Avon Skin So Soft
2 drops cannabis tincture
1 cup water
Mix; vinegar, citronella, skin so soft, holy oil and water together. Shake ingredients together in a spray bottle, use liberally on your body to prevent bugs from biting.
There have been several studies regarding vitamin B1 warding off bug bites and acting as a mosquito repellent. Take vitamin B1, after spraying your body to protect against bug bites, place a few drops of cannabis tincture under your tongue to relieve the pain of the bug bites. Certain topical fruits, like bananas and mangos attract mosquitoes and “no see um” bugs causing more bites.
Relief for Arthritic Pain
1 cup carrots
¾ cup cucumber
1 cup Celery
1 teaspoon parsley
¾ cup beets
4 drops cannabis tincture
In a juicer blend all ingredients, mix well and drink up.
When arthritis flares – try drinking 8 to 16 ounces of this remedy daily in divided doses. Arthritic pain is caused by inorganic calcium deposits in the cartridge of the joints and consumption of too much carbohydrates.
Relief for Colds
2 medium ginger root (sliced)
½ medium lemon (sliced)
4 sticks cinnamon
dash nutmeg
13 whole cloves
4 cups water
2 Tablespoons peppermint (chopped)
4 drops cannabis tincture
Place sliced ginger root, cinnamon, cloves, chopped fresh peppermint, lemon, nutmeg and water in saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for about 13 to 20 minutes. Strain liquid with cheese cloth or a tea strainer and drink one cup every 2 hours. Follow up with placing the drops of cannabis tincture under your tongue and hold for a few seconds to 1 minute before swallowing.
Use this herbal remedy when you first notice any cold symptoms.
Relief for Fever
2 teaspoons elderberries (dried flowers)
3 drops cannabis tincture
1 cup boiling water
Pour boiling water over the dried elder flowers, Steep fir about five minutes. Drink as hot as possible and continue until fever breaks. Place cannabis tincture drops directly under the tongue. Hold approx 30 to 60 seconds before swallowing if possible.
Caution: Take caution when using elderberries – if not dried properly or uncooked elderberries can cause nausea, vomiting and can be used as a purgative.
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Originally published in Weed World Magazine Issue 96