BINDWEED

Bindweed is used primarily as a purgative but it helps reduce inflammation of mucous membranes & reduces fevers.
The extract of bindweed is believed to arrest the growth of tumors..

The root & also a resin made from the root, is cholagogue, diuretic, laxative & strongly purgative.
The juice of the root is used in the treatment of fevers.
The fleshy root of this herb possesses diuretic, demulcent & febrifuge attributes & can be used in the form of a poultice.
Using formulations prepared from the root internally promotes the flow of bile.

A tea made from the flowers is laxative & is also used in the treatment of fevers & wounds.
Bindweed, especially its flowers, is believed to exhibit antibacterial & antifungal properties against a broad spectrum of microbes, including E. coli, salmonella species & candida albicans.
Bindweed also finds its therapeutic use for treating the effects of stress.
Bindweed can be used to soothe & calm the mind & nerves. However, similar to other tranquilizers or antipsychotic medications, bindweed should be used with caution for treatment of depression, anxiety & stress.

A cold tea made from the leaves is laxative & is also used as a wash for spider bites or taken internally to reduce excessive menstrual flow.

Bindweed also exhibits actions similar to that of anti-diabetic medications as it is considered to inhibit the action of beta-glucosidase & alpha galctosidase. This, in turn, aids in lesser absorption of carbohydrates into the intestine, thus checking the blood sugar levels. Similar to sweet potato, the insulin-like compound in bindweed aids in effective diabetes management.

PRECAUTIONS:

Excessive dosage may result in constipation & other ailments.
People who are enduring stomach ache, problems related to the intestine, for instance, appendicitis, obstruction, Crohn's disease, colitis or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) should avoid using this herb. In addition, this herbal medicine should never be given to women during pregnancy or breast-feeding mothers.

RECIPES:

Decoctions, teas & tinctures have a laxative effect on the body, as well as relieve discomfort & pain after poisoning. Also, the herb of this plant has an analgesic effect, in particular for: gastritis, fever, enterocolitis, tooth or menstrual pain, as well as for bruises, wounds & neuroses. 
Ointments are made that are used as an anesthetic & are able to destroy dermatitis & dermatoses. The juice is used as a choleretic agent, to relieve unbearable ear pain, to detoxify venomous reptile bites, to remove freckles & soothe headaches. When mixed with vinegar, olive oil, wine, or honey, bindweed juice is an excellent remedy for arthritis, ulcers, burns & wounds, as well as easily relieves swelling.
Above ground part of the bindweed are used to relieve fever symptoms, treat atherosclerosis & even pulmonary tuberculosis. 

This herb is highly nutritious as it has rich contents of starch & sugars.
However, this herb should not be consumed on a regular basis since it may have a laxative effect.
Medicinally,bindweed is taken in three different forms - decoction, powdered rootstock & juice.

Bindweed tincture is prepared from 25 g of dried plant added to 120 ml of alcohol of 40% & it is then left to macerate for 12 days.
2-3 tsp of this mixture are consumed daily, mixed with syrup or honey to mask the bitter taste.
1 tsp is taken each morning on an empty stomach.

The fresh juice should be taken in small quantities only; in large quantities it produces constipation. Like all strong purgatives, hedge bindweed is not for extended use.

Bindweed infusion is obtained from 2 tsp of herb added to 200 ml of boiling water.
Take on an empty stomach.

Decoction: add 1 tsp of the dried flowering bindweed plant in 250 ml water & bring it to boil.
The normal dosage of this decoction is 1 tbsp taken once when required.

Juice: The juice extracted from the leaves of bindweed plant should be taken in dosage of 1/2 tsp 1-2 x every day.

Powdered rootstock: The powdered rootstock of bindweed needs to be taken in dosage of one level teaspoon, 1-2 x every day.

For the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the spleen or liver, squeeze the juice from the bindweed, dilute it with water (2 tbsp per 200 ml) & drink a quarter of a glass at least 3x a day before meals.

For asthma, prepare & drink an infusion of bindweed. It is better to use fresh herc, since dried in this case is of little use. Take 1 tbsp of well-chopped herbs & a cup of boiling water, steep for a hour. The infusion is divided into 4 equal parts & drunk during the day before meals.

Long-term non-healing wounds are treated well with bindweed tincture on vodka. Fill a half-liter container with 2/3 chopped bindweed leaves & flowers, add vodka ( take the ratio of bindweed alcohol 2:1), keep for 14 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the container. The finished tincture is diluted with boiled water (1tbsp for half a glass) & used on wounds as lotions or compresses.

Skin cancer. Even such a terrible disease at the initial stage will not be able to resist the healing properties of bindweed. It is necessary to mix 1: 1 homemade butter & fresh grated bindweed root, leave for 1-2 hours, then rub the affected skin areas with it.

Treatment of bronchitis. 1 tbsp of bindweed, crushed, is poured with 300 g of boiled water. After half an hour of infusion & then filtration, the resulting remedy is taken 3x a day, 2-3 tbsp.

Treatment of colds. Everyone knows that in order to quickly get rid of a cold, you need to sweat well, here the diaphoretic property of bindweed will help us. 1 tsp. bindweed seeds are ground & poured with boiling water (200 ml.). Leave under the lid for 20 minutes, after which the potion is filtered. We take 50 ml before eating & then we get under the blanket.

Atherosclerosis. Preparing a tincture of alcohol: 10 g of bindweed, keep for 1 week on 50 ml of alcohol. Filter, store in a closed container. Take the tincture 3x a day, 15-20 minutes before meals.

MAGIC:

Bindweed is used in both defensive & black magic, the bindweed suppresses the victim's will. 

Bindweed is used by the cunning for binding, containing, constricting & for keeping things in. Either the plant itself is used, or the oil made from it. Depending on the other herbs in the spell, it can be used to control another person or prevent them from carrying out their intentions. 

The vine of the bindweed can be used to bind, unite & fasten bonds & vows in spells.

With bindweed, we can tie knots, curl the vines into a spiral, weave a ball out of them, wrapping around any object. Weave your intentions, energy, magical ingredients, etc. into them.

Bindweed vines can be used for binding spells (including handfasting) & for creating bridges & connections between realms.

Its persistent vines creating a connection or bridge to both worlds one is travelling between giving the safety of a return route.
Its flowers are too delicate to use, but the tangled vines can be put to work in binding spells for people, objects, or spirits.

A seemingly harmless plant can easily strangle an entire field, tree or grove in its embrace, killing everything around. 

Bindweed’s magic lays in the places in between – thresholds & doorways – openings to the otherworld. It is a good ally for hedge crossers & spirit workers. A bindweed, twining around the hedge or forming barriers is associated with the boundaries of the human world & the wild forest. The bridge between the worlds. It can be used to differentiate the space of the mundane & the sacred.

Anyone who wants to work with spirits should look for a bindweed. Its creeping vines unite the worlds, allowing easy passage back & forth.

Roots can serve as a substitute for the Root of John the Conqueror in any Hoodoo spell & has the same magical properties of good luck, success, confidence in self, strength & commanding power.

It can be used anywhere in Hoodoo formulas calling for High John.

The seeds have been used in earlier times to induce hallucinations. They are toxic. Do not try this. Stands for insinuation & humility.
It is also used in charm & potions to ease childbirth & woman’s pains.

Place bindweed seeds under your pillow to prevent nightmares. The blue bindweeds growing in the garden will bring peace & happiness.

Bindweed flowers close — rain is near, bloom in cloudy weather - to sunny days.