Number 1 persons, have tendency to suffer from the heart in some form or another, such as palpitation, irregular circulation, and in advanced life, high blood-pressure. They are also likely to have trouble with the eyes, or astigmatism, and would do well to have their sight carefully tested from time to time.The principal Herbs and fruits for number 1 persons are: raisins, camomile, saffron, clove, nutmeg, gentian root, lavender, bay leaves, oranges, lemons, dates, ginger. They should eat honey as much as possible.They will find their 19th, 28th, 37th, 55th years will bring them important changes in health one way or the other.
Number 2 persons, have tendency to suffer with the stomach and digestive organs.The principal herbs for number 2 persons are: lettuce, cabbages, turnips, colewort, moonwort, linseed, water plantain, and ash of willow.They will find the 20th, 25th, 29th, 43rd, 47th, 52nd, and 65th year will bring them important changes in health. The months to be most guarded against for ill-health and overwork are January, February, and July.
Number 3 persons, have tendency to suffer from overstrain of the nervous system, generally brought on by overwork and their desire not to spare themselves in any thing they do.They are inclined to have attacks of neuritis and sciatica, also many forms of skin troubles.The principal herbs for number 3 persons are: beets,borage, bilberries, asparagus, lungwort, sage, cherries, barberries, strawberries, apples, peaches, olives, pineapples, grapes, mint, saffron, cloves and wheat.The month to be most guarded against for ill health and overwork are December, February, June and September.
Number 4 persons, have a likelihood of suffering from mysterious ailments, difficult of ordinary diagnosis. They are more or less inclined to melancholia, anaemia and pains in the head and back.The principal herbs for number 4 persons are: spinach, sage, pilewort, wintergreen, icelandmoss, and solomon's seal.They derive the greatest benefit form electric treatment of all kinds, mental suggestion, and hypnotism. They should be particularly careful to avoid drugs, also highly seasoned dishes and red meat.The month to be most guarded against for ill health and overwork are January, February, July, August and September.
Number 5 persons, have a tendency to overstrain the nervous system. They are inclined to attempt too much mentally, to live too much on their nerves. They are likely to bring on such things as neuritis and are prone to nervous prostration and insomnia. Sleep, rest, and quietude are the best medicines they can employ.The principal herbs for number 5 person are: carrots, parsnips, parsley, nuts of all kinds, but especially hazelnuts and walnuts.The month to be most guarded against for ill health and overwork are June, September and December.
Number 6 persons, are inclined to suffer with the throat, nose and upper part of the lungs. As a rule they have a strong robust constitution, especially if they can live in the open air and exercise. Women born under this number suffer with their breasts. The heart as a general rule becomes affected in the latter years and produces irregular circulation of the blood.The principal herbs for number 6 person are:beans, parsnips, spinach, marrows, mint, apples, peaches, walnuts, and rose leaves.The month to be most guarded against for ill health and overwork are May, October, and November.
Number 7 persons, are more easily affected by worry and annoyance than any other class. As long as things are going smoothly, they can get through any amount of work, but if worried, either by circumstances or people, they are inclined to imagine things are worse than they are and get easily despondent and melancholy.
The principal herbs for number 7 persons are: lettuce, cabbage, chicory, linseed, sorrel, and grapes.The months to be most guarded against for ill health and overwork are January, February, July and August.
Number 8 persons, are as a rule liable to trouble with the liver, bile and intestines. They are prone to suffer with headaches and rheumatism. They should avoid animal food as much as possible and live on fruit, herbs, and vegetables.The principal herbs for number 8 persons are: spinach, winter green, angelica, wild carrot, plantain, sage, elder flowers, gravel root, and celery.The months to be most guarded against for ill health and overwork are January, February, July and December.
Number 9 persons, are more or less inclined to fever of all kinds. They should avoid rich food, also alcoholic drinks or wines.The principal herbs for number 9 persons are: onions, garlic leeks, horse-radish, mustardseed, broom, and rape.The months to be most guarded against for ill health and overwork are April, May, October, and November. |
