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| Jensen, Johansen, Laurentz Apple Blossoms |
. condition of earthly or heavenly good. In China honey was always included among the foods of the emperor as it's properties were highly esteemed. The Herder's Dictionary of Symbols states that, "Honey symbolized spiritual insight, knowledge, and dedication, as well as calmness and peace." It has also been thought to be a mystical substance because of the elaborate and mysterious processes of the bees. Honey has been used in initiatory rites to wash hands, for its cleansing actions. |
| Apples are an ancient symbol of fertility. The golden apples of the Hesperides gave immortality: a prevalent idea in Indo-European mythologies. In mythology the golden apple was given to Aphrodite by Paris in a divine beauty contest, which led indirectly to the Trojan War. Apple blossoms are admired for their beautiful pink and white hues and their spicy sweet fragrance, but the blossom has medicinal properties as well. An infusion of apple blossoms can be used to treat sore throats, colds and as a diuretic. The inner bark of the root or trunk makes an excellent astringent tonic for the colon, kidneys, bladder, and spleen. Chinese herbalists use apple tree bark as a poultice to treat spleen disorders, hypoglycemia, and blood toxicity. Other uses for apple tree bark include treatment of nausea, fever, vomiting, all symptoms of the flu. The inner bark of the wild crab apple tree is considered best for use in herbal therapy. http://members.tripod.com/~WiccaOne/herbs.htm (Since bees love apple blossoms, I include here an aside on honey. Really, it ties in well with our spiritual discussion, lol) "Honey represents a condition of heavenly bliss (Nirvana), as well as the highest condition of earthly or heavenly good. In China honey was always included among the foods of the emperor as it's properties were highly esteemed. The Herder's Dictionary of Symbols states that, "Honey symbolized spiritual insight, knowledge, and dedication, as well as calmness and peace." It has also been thought to be a mystical substance because of the elaborate and mysterious processes of the bees. Honey has been used in initiatory rites to wash hands, for its cleansing actions." Isn't it extraordinary how everything in life ties together? Can you see the Beauty of Divine Plan? condition of earthly or heavenly good. In China honey was always included among the foods of the emperor as it's properties were highly esteemed. The Herder's Dictionary of Symbols states that, "Honey symbolized spiritual insight, knowledge, and dedication, as well as calmness and peace." It has also been thought to be a mystical substance because of the elaborate and mysterious processes of the bees. Honey has been used in initiatory rites to wash hands, for its cleansing action |