The Pouch of Health and Beauty
We are beautiful when our inner world is beautiful and full of positive feelings. This is something that reflects on our face, making it radiant. The witches of old knew very well the importance of mental health and balance, as well as the impact it may have on the body. When our soul is peaceful and balanced the body follows by glowing with beauty and health, since the immune system is strengthened when we stop fighting it from within. On the contrary, when stress, the lack of good sleep and inner distresses nest in our soul, the body does nothing but reflect this deep conflict. Then our face changes and becomes harsh, our immune system collapses and the "bodification" of our negative feelings start to make their appearance. Most of the diseases of our times spring from stress and tension - diseases like high blood pressure, heart problems, depression, cancer, and so forth.
The witches had their own practical antidote for such situations.
This was the pouch of health, working mostly as a means of prevention and also as a light form of therapy for such conditions. It was based on the principles of aromatherapy and botanology, sciences that were inseparable part of a Witch's knowledge, wisdom and craft since the beginnings of time. They called it also "the pouch of beauty" , since they believed that when the body is healthy and the spirit serene, beauty glows in all its magnificence.
The pouch was made on the loom and of fine fabric, and embroidered with representations of life, health and nature, such as the Tree of Life. Such images hold the power to send to our brains vibrations and signals that favor healing and balance. Then, the pouch was filled with carefully chosen herbs, as the knowledge and the immense experience of a witch could help her put her finger in the exact reasons of a psychosomatic distress.
THE HERBS INSIDE THE POUCH
Inside the pouch the Witches would put several herbs, such as zambuccus, basil, hibiscus, lavender, calendula, centauria, sandalwood, orange blossoms, bergamot extract, belladonna and other herbs, all carefully selected for their healing powers.
THE SPELL OF CHARM & SEDUCTION
The pouch was often named "the pouch of the belladonna" (pouch of the beautiful lady) as it included this special herb, long connected with beauty. In order to ameliorate their natural appearance, they would relax lying on the pouch, and say:
"Lady Atropos, mistress of the night and the darkness, you that awakes at night and steals men away from their women, taking their minds away with love, share your beauty with me
.(your name)
of
.(your mother's name). May whoever sees me be dazzled the way you dazzle their minds, and cover up my figure with nightly beauty, so that, whoever sees me may fall under my spell."
THE WORKING OF THE HERBS
Through the carefully intertwined action of the herbs and their essences, messages were sent to the brain. These nasal signals affect the brain, causing inner balance and harmony, and the brain in return gives the body the "order" to start the "repair work". This is also the basic principle of aromatherapy. This way, by using the pouch, we help the inner change towards serenity and peace, which is soon to be followed by the entire body. The face looks more serene and radiant, the sleep becomes sounder and relaxing, the tension is lessened and we feel a wellness that glows through our characteristics.
The witches used the pouch by having it around their house and leaving its scent flow around, and often used it as a pillow, thus enjoying a relaxing, therapeutic sleep.
Nowadays, aromatherapy is an ancient art which is being re-discovered. More and more often we see its principles being used in beauty spas and centres of the latest technologies. Recently, one of them has included in its methods a therapeutic massage with the use of two pouches of herbs and warmed oils.
With the pouch of health and beauty we enjoy a life of less stress and reveal our inner beauty and wellness.
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