CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS:
Yellow Lady's Slipper. N. O. Orchidaceae.
Tincture and infusions of fresh root gathered in autumn.
Introduced by hale.
Name from Greek Kypris, one of the names of Venus, and podion, a little foot or slipper, literally Venus's Slipper, now changed into Lady's Slipper.Pubescens means 'soft-haired'. The plant is indigenous to the eastern parts of the United States and Canada, on peat soil which is rich in shade and humus.
In America it has long been a folk cure for nervousness [American Valerian].
The glandular hairs secrete a purplish substance that irritates the skin. In gardeners,it can cause an occupational illness characterised by redness of the skin and dermatitis.
"This representative of the Orchid family has been used since ancient times as a tonic for the nervous system, esp. with reference to the sexual system. The testicle-like shape of the root suggested its early application. The name 'orchid' comes from the Latin for testicle. Paracelsus said that Lady's Slipper, by virtue of this signature, would 'restore a man to his
lewdness.'... The flower provides a signature different from the root. Lady's Slipper gets its name from the resemblance of the flower to a slipper.
Several closely related species are called 'Moccasin Flower.' Paracelsus said that if a plant looked like a foot, it was a remedy for a foot ... The foot represents the possibility of wandering, while the shoe represents protection for the foot [for the wanderer]. It also represents the idea of settling down. An old proverb says, 'When the shoe fits, wear it.' When the right thing appears one cannot do anything else but commit oneself to it. When people commit themselves to something that doesn't fit they grow restless and doubtful. Life has no stability, emotions slip back and forth. They are candidates for Lady's Slipper. When a woman wonders if she married the right man, should have had children, etc., Lady's Slipper will restore her nerves. It is an excellent remedy for postpartum depression, when the exhausted new mother wonders if she has enough energy to love the new arrival ... Orchids
are known for their intricate pollination mechanisms. Some of them go as far as to imitate the female of a wasp species, so as to be pollinated by the male. This is similar to people who are romantically volatile, accommodating themselves to one romantic situation after another, but never settling down. Lady's Slipper will stabilise the nerves so that a person can gain the
composure to be ready to settle down ... The Lady's Slipper type is often sensitive to innuendoes and easily impressed upon." [Wood]
A strong infusion causes exhilaration followed by calmness; and is much resorted to by women whose nerves are shattered by long illness, or excessive indulgence in green-tea or coffee (Hale).
It is suited to nervous disorders from mental over-excitement, or reflex nervous excitement; to nervous weakness following influenza.
It is indicated in the brain-hyperesthesia of children who wake in the night lively and full of play. Ecstasy, preliminary to incipient brain disorder. Epilepsy from reflex irritation. Jactitation and trembling; twitching of limbs.
Irascibility and fitfulness; hysterical symptoms; sleeplessness; agitation.
Vertigo followed by heaviness and dragging of left foot.
Spermatorrhoea with great nervous prostration and dejection of spirits.
Amenorrhoea, with hysteria.
Sleeplessness; with desire to talk, a constant crowding of pleasant ideas; with restlessness of body; twitching of limbs; after miscarriage for several nights in succession.
Ecstasy; children awaken in night from sleep, "wide-awake," unnaturally playful, with no desire to go to sleep again (often a preliminary to some brain affection).
Compare; Ambra, Coca, Ign., Kali bro., Paull., Thea, Scutel., Valer., Zinc. In
ecstasy, Coffea.
Antidote to; Rhus poisoning.
Tincture and infusions of fresh root gathered in autumn.
Introduced by hale.
Name from Greek Kypris, one of the names of Venus, and podion, a little foot or slipper, literally Venus's Slipper, now changed into Lady's Slipper.Pubescens means 'soft-haired'. The plant is indigenous to the eastern parts of the United States and Canada, on peat soil which is rich in shade and humus.
In America it has long been a folk cure for nervousness [American Valerian].
The glandular hairs secrete a purplish substance that irritates the skin. In gardeners,it can cause an occupational illness characterised by redness of the skin and dermatitis.
"This representative of the Orchid family has been used since ancient times as a tonic for the nervous system, esp. with reference to the sexual system. The testicle-like shape of the root suggested its early application. The name 'orchid' comes from the Latin for testicle. Paracelsus said that Lady's Slipper, by virtue of this signature, would 'restore a man to his
lewdness.'... The flower provides a signature different from the root. Lady's Slipper gets its name from the resemblance of the flower to a slipper.
Several closely related species are called 'Moccasin Flower.' Paracelsus said that if a plant looked like a foot, it was a remedy for a foot ... The foot represents the possibility of wandering, while the shoe represents protection for the foot [for the wanderer]. It also represents the idea of settling down. An old proverb says, 'When the shoe fits, wear it.' When the right thing appears one cannot do anything else but commit oneself to it. When people commit themselves to something that doesn't fit they grow restless and doubtful. Life has no stability, emotions slip back and forth. They are candidates for Lady's Slipper. When a woman wonders if she married the right man, should have had children, etc., Lady's Slipper will restore her nerves. It is an excellent remedy for postpartum depression, when the exhausted new mother wonders if she has enough energy to love the new arrival ... Orchids
are known for their intricate pollination mechanisms. Some of them go as far as to imitate the female of a wasp species, so as to be pollinated by the male. This is similar to people who are romantically volatile, accommodating themselves to one romantic situation after another, but never settling down. Lady's Slipper will stabilise the nerves so that a person can gain the
composure to be ready to settle down ... The Lady's Slipper type is often sensitive to innuendoes and easily impressed upon." [Wood]
A strong infusion causes exhilaration followed by calmness; and is much resorted to by women whose nerves are shattered by long illness, or excessive indulgence in green-tea or coffee (Hale).
It is suited to nervous disorders from mental over-excitement, or reflex nervous excitement; to nervous weakness following influenza.
It is indicated in the brain-hyperesthesia of children who wake in the night lively and full of play. Ecstasy, preliminary to incipient brain disorder. Epilepsy from reflex irritation. Jactitation and trembling; twitching of limbs.
Irascibility and fitfulness; hysterical symptoms; sleeplessness; agitation.
Vertigo followed by heaviness and dragging of left foot.
Spermatorrhoea with great nervous prostration and dejection of spirits.
Amenorrhoea, with hysteria.
Sleeplessness; with desire to talk, a constant crowding of pleasant ideas; with restlessness of body; twitching of limbs; after miscarriage for several nights in succession.
Ecstasy; children awaken in night from sleep, "wide-awake," unnaturally playful, with no desire to go to sleep again (often a preliminary to some brain affection).
Compare; Ambra, Coca, Ign., Kali bro., Paull., Thea, Scutel., Valer., Zinc. In
ecstasy, Coffea.
Antidote to; Rhus poisoning.
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