Introduction

INTRODUCTION



Welcome. This compilation of information, observation and photographs has been created as my apprentice project and as a guide to understanding and to remember the Biodynamic Preparation plants.
Most of the information is taken from books and internet sites. I have weeded through much and taken out what I feel to be important.
All the photographs (bar one) are my own.
For most of the plants there is very scientific descriptions (as well as much more) of the chemical constituents. This is not to be used directly by myself but will serve as a means of communication with people in the field of such definitive science.
Having this compilation together will serve as a guide.
My wish is to return to Africa and work with traditional healers to find suitable alternatives to the BD plants indicated by Steiner.
“If they should be difficult to obtain in one district or another they can if need be, be replaced by certain other things.”
“ Only in one case a substitute can not be found, for it is so characteristic that the effect is scarcely likely to be found in the same way in any other plant”. That’s the nettle!
( Rudolf Steiner Agricultural Course 1924 )