Herbs and Herbal Supplements

[Racoon]

Todays Herb..... is a Fruit!!

PAPAYA (Carnica papaya)
If you gotta' pop an antacid or 3, then you should hook up with this herb!
Papaya contains 'Papain' which is chemically similar to our enzyme Pepsin.
It aids in the Breakdown and metabolism of protein.!

Antacids aren't that good for you because of a Rebound effect in acid production.
But No such side effects occur with Papaya!

Take 1 tablespoon of Juice, or 1 -3 tablets daily..
Or you could just eat one. They're delicious.

[Loricybin]

Originally Posted by Racoon

Todays Herb..... is a Fruit!!

PAPAYA (Carnica papaya)
If you gotta' pop an antacid or 3, then you should hook up with this herb!
Papaya contains 'Papain' which is chemically similar to our enzyme Pepsin.
It aids in the Breakdown and metabolism of protein. . .

WOW, GO PAPAYA !!!!! (and so damn tastey too!)

WHITE WLLOW BARK (Salix alba):
For centuries, a derivative of this bark called 'salicum' was used to break fevers, soothe headaches, and reduce pain and swelling in arthritic joints. . .

thanks for that bit of background on this ridiculously common pain reliever!

just another reason why everyone in the world should acknowledge/read this thread.

dang that pharmeceutical nonsense,
it's all about the cures nature provides us!

thanks again rac

[Racoon]

Originally Posted by Loricybin

WOW, GO PAPAYA !!!!! (and so damn tastey too!)


thanks for that bit of background on this ridiculously common pain reliever!

just another reason why everyone in the world should acknowledge/read this thread.

dang that pharmeceutical nonsense,
it's all about the cures nature provides us!

thanks again rac

Thank you Loricybin!
I aim to Help and Please..
your compliment means a lot to me!

May the Force Be With You!

[Tarantism]

Originally Posted by Racoon

Cool! I hear a lot of things about those Hottentots Maybe because they have such a cool name!

Lets Get Boerseun to Aquire some for us!

[Racoon]

Hey Boerseun! They got UPS Delivers in SouthA don't they / ?
Whadda' ya' know about Hottentot Tribes!??

QUICK FACTOID:

CAYENNE PEPPER: Native to Northeastern Coastal Areas of South America!
They have been used in Folk Medicine since 7,000 BC!

They're Hot! but they are so good for ya'.
Wished I could eat them.

My friends Dad can eat them like Pickles!

[Racoon]

Switching Gears a little bit here.

AromaTherapy

Something I have been looking into. My friend said Aromatherapy is for sissies, but I disagree.

From the handful of studies that have been done DO reinforce the theraputic value of Essential Oils.

Quickly: Inhaled through the nose. Oils stimulate Olfactory organs. Linked to Brain that control Emotions...

Quickly: Rubbed on the skin. Nerve reaction. Reaction passes up until the pituitary. chemical reactions. controls Stress and Relax.

To the extent of their benefit is variable to the individual and application.

I have made my own Lavender Oil.
But I have purchased a few oils. Tea Tree Oil is great for the skin, and keep a dropper bottle in my Safety Kit.

Here is a short List of oil and "belief" of response:

Bay Leaf - increase psychic awareness
Camphor - increase energy
Cedar - increase spirituality
Jasmine - promotes sex love, and sleep!
Lavender - Good all around
Lemon Verbena! - increases feelings of love
Myrrh - promotes healing
Peppermint - sharpens conscience
Sandalwood - Aphrodisiac
Ylang ylang - promotes sex and love

There are Many more..

What do you think??
Should this be Explored a little more?
What are your experiences and thoughts??

[Loricybin]

i've always thought aroma therapy to be a most wonderful thing.

[Tarantism]

Originally Posted by Racoon

Bay Leaf - increase psychic awareness
...
What are your experiences and thoughts??

BAYLEAF?
racoon could i trouble you to expand on "increased psychic awareness"?
is Bay Leaf psychoactive? or do you mean that in a Zen kinda way?

curious...

[Loricybin]

Originally Posted by (((tartanism)))

BAYLEAF?
racoon could i trouble you to expand on "increased psychic awareness"?
is Bay Leaf psychoactive? or do you mean that in a Zen kinda way?

i believe you have a slight misunderstanding here. . .

Originally Posted by Racoon

Here is a short List of oil and "belief" of response:

Bay Leaf - increase psychic awareness . . .

I am somewhat doubtful that Racoon is actually suggesting bayleaf has psychic properties, but merely stating that it is/has been beleived by some to have this power.

am i right?

[Racoon]

Right, Lori.

It is "folk" belief that Bayleaf, used aromatically, may enhance psyhic awareness. Zen like kinda way..
It won't trip you out.

I am learning a bit about this as a I go along...

I'm interesred more now on how to grow and make essential oils.
how to use them.
There are so many....

Still, not enough studies on AromaTherapy have been done.
Chicks dig it though!

I'll post a little more later.
Any helpful thoughts??