Category: P

A particular type of flower of the legume family with bilateral symmetry, such as a bluebonnet. The top petal is called the banner, the two side petals are the wings, and the bottom two petals form a tiny boatlike keel.  

Having large indentations diverging from a single point. Deeply lobed, with the axes of the lobes converging on the same basal point.  

A compound leaf in which all the leaflets are united at a single point.  

Five or more lobes arising from one point in a hand-like arrangement (e.g., typical maple leaf). A compound leaf with more than three leaflets arising together from the top of t he leaf-stalk.  

19th- and 20th-century American and British system of herbal medicine.  

Heightened sensitivity to sunlight. Sensitive to light, or stimulated by light.  

Generally thanksgiving is given at time of planting, during the growing process, at harvest, and when processing tree medicines. This can take the form of a chant, praise song, or prayer that incorporates your faith. (crosscultural). In law, that part of a petition in which a request to the court is sought for the granting…

As you have learned, each tree has a protocol for planting, growing, harvesting, and using. Even though you may be uninitiated, it is vital to be thankful to the tree for giving its life force in an effort to assist your healing work. (African diaspora).  

It should go without saying, but many feel it’s OK to forcefully handle tree medicines, yet in the process they lose the potentiality of the plant to heal. Patience is critical. (crosscultural).  

An agent used to treat or rid the body or external parasites (e.g., lice, ringworm). Kills parasites. Any agent that destroys parasites. An agent, such as gamma benzene hexachloride, that destroys parasites (excluding bacteria and fungi). A general term applied to agents or substances destructive to parasites.