Black Henbane Flying Ointment⠀⠀ Since the Middle Ages, known as the "Witches Plant", Henbane has been used by practitioners and healers in ritual purifications by smoke, in addition to the preparation of flying ointments and love philtres. Ancient times saw Henbane used for ritual purposes in Europe 34 separate alkaloids have been discovered in Black Henbane. Most focused upon today are hyoscine, hyoscyamine, and atropine. One recorded experience states: "I experienced an intoxicating sensation of flying…I soared where my hallucinations—the clouds, the lowering sky, herds of beasts, falling leaves…billowing streamers of steam and rivers of molten metal—were swirling along.” Henbane has long since been used for communicating with the deceased. Black Henbane has consistently been reported as one of the “witches herbs” included in flying ointments.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Henbane aids with depression, hindered libido, insomnia, headaches, carpal tunnel, menstrual cramps, motion sickness, arthritis, & muscle and joint pain.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Henbane is a nervine relaxant, immediately targeting the nervous system, aiding to calming of nerves, reducing psychological & physical strain.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A larger dose of ointment helps to induce sleep, acting as a sedative.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Historically, Henbane was a fundamental part of the “soporific sponge”, which was used as an anesthetic before surgical procedures.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Plant material(s) for this ointment is grown, harvested, infused, and poured by me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ingredients include Black Henbane (hyoscyamus niger), poplar buds, organic sunflower oil, and candelilla, vegan wax. ⠀⠀⠀ *For educational purposes; sold as a curio only. Statements not reviewed by the FDA. Information not meant to take the place of medical advice. *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thejaggedpath #henbane #deadlynightshade #poisonpath #bruja #hedgerider #queerownedsmallbusiness #womanownedbusiness #folkwitch (at Galveston County, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkDTGcaO2aK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
