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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

[AlternativeAnswers] The Psychological Aspects of Rose

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The Psychological Aspects of Rose

I am often drawn to the psychological aspects of any healing modality and essential oils are no different. Roses represent Love, Trust and Self-Acceptence. Originally from Asia, there are some 250 species with over 10,000 hybrid varieties. Only three can be distilled for their aromatic perfume. Rosa Gallica (French Rose), Rosa Damascena (Damask Rose) and Rosa Centifolia (Cabbage Rose). It is the Bulgarian Damask Rose that gives the finest quality of distilled essence or "Otto".

Since it takes about 120 lbs or 60,000 roses to be distilled down to 1 ounce of Rose Otto, it is reasonable to see why it is such an expensive essential oil. Rose Absolute, created by using a solvant in the process of distillation, allows for this oil to be significantly less expensive and is used by the perfume industry. Often blended in a base of jojoba or sunflower oil, Rose Absolute is what is often sold by most essential oil companies.

A gentle Heart tonifier, Rose's psychological properties play mostly upon it effects on the mind. The mind, which is the center of our emotional being, extends it's energy to the heart. Rose oil calms, nourishes and supports the heart and helps restore a sense of well being. Rose oil can be very beneficial in helping with anxiety, palpitations and insomnia. The compassion of the Rose is seen through it's ability to heal emotional wounds. When loss, rejection or sorrow has injured our capacity for nurturing and self love, Rose oil brings a sweet and gentle comfort, binding the "heart strings" from the Heart to the Mind. In cases of a broken heart, injured from abuse or hurt, Rose oil can reach deep to warm the soul again and touch the deepest despair, restoring the trust that makes it possible to love again.

In Traditional Chinese Herbology, Mei Gui Hua (Flos Rosae Rugosae) is looked at in a beautifully poetic manor. Rose buds regulate the Qi Energy and harmonize the connection between the Spleen and Liver, soothing distention, pain, fullness and indigestion. Roses are also utilized in a tea for mildly moving Qi related to Menstrual Disorders. The Heart which is Yin, is paired with it Yang channel, the Small Intestines. It is stated that when emotional problems of the Heart take over and become excess in nature, we tend to see Urinary tract infections in the lower portion of the body. Roses were called the "Queen of Flowers" by the Greek poet Sappho. The exquisite fragrance, sweet aroma, blushing colors and considerably therapeutic effects, ensures its special place in the perfumery and medicinal Materia Aromatica that is no less revered today!

Rose:
Botanical name: rosa damascena
Use: fights infection, reduces inflammation, relieves muscle spasms.
Increases urination, bowel movement, regulates menstruation. Calms
nerves, decreases depression, stimulates sexual desire.
Perfume Note: Base
Blends well with: Jasmine, Fennel, Vetiver, Geranium, Clary Sage
Source: flowers
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy benefits: relaxing, soothing, sensual
Aroma type: sweet, floral
Safety Information: nontoxic, non irritant.

Andrew Pacholyk MS L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/aromatherapy.htm
Therapies for healing
mind, body, spirit

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[AlternativeAnswers] Goldenseal Medicinal Uses

Goldenseal Medicinal Uses:

Goldenseal plant belongs to the family of Ranunculaceae, also known as
buttercup group of plants, that grows about 3 meters, with an erect
stem, produces small greenish-white flowers during spring season, with
lobed leaves that is parted into five or more, and the roots are yellow
in color, produces fruits that is similar to raspberry fruits.
Goldenseal plants are originated from Unites States of America and
Canada, mostly grown in wetland places and moisture meadows, but now it
is grown and found in other parts of the world for its medicinal uses
and health benefits.

Indian Dye, Indian plant, ground raspberry, moon daisy, golden daisy,
eye root, orange root, eye balm, yellow puccoon, yellow root are some
other names of Goldenseal plant. The very active ingredients found in
Goldenseal plant extracts are; Goldenseal comprises mainly isoquinoline
alkaloids that include hydrastine, berberastine, berberine, canadine,
canalidine, hydrastinine, and tetrahydroaberberastine. Manganese, Iron,
Silicon are found in better proportions in Goldenseal plant apart from
traces of other minerals. Due to the presence of these alkaloids, it
possess antibacterial, astringent, amoebicidal, antiseptic, anti
spasmodic, anti catarrhal, expectorant, laxative, diuretic, hemostatic,
emmenagogue, cholagogue, and vermifuge properties, that contribute to
heal various ailments.

Goldenseal medicinal uses and health benefits are; Due to the presence
of berberine that produces antibacterial activity, it destroys
effectively Streptococci bacterial strains, that causes infection to
respiratory tract and throat and as such it prevents sore throat and
heals respiratory disorders, and it is found to effective against
numerous microbes. It is used for the treatment of Pelvic inflammatory
disorder. The presence of Hydrastine provides relief from pain in
joints and muscles, boosts immune system, and provides relief from
gastro intestinal disorders, while the alkaloid canadine helps to
contract or relax uterine muscles. Goldenseal plant extracts are used
for the treatment of fever, internal inflammations and spinal
meningitis.

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[AlternativeAnswers] Re: Ashwagandha Medicinal Benefits

Does Ashwagandha have any affinity for the mu or opioid receptors?

Karolyn

--- In AlternativeAnswers@yahoogroups.com, "ideas4health.in" <ideasforhealth@...> wrote:
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> Ashwagandha Medicinal Benefits:
>
> Ashwagandha means smell of horse, as the name denotes, it has a smell
> of horse and provide vitality and vigor as that of horse. Ashwaganda or
> otherwise known as Indian Winter Cherry and botanically called as
> Withania Somnifera that grows about six feet, fruits are red in color
> and ashwagandha roots extracts are extensively used along with
> ashwagandha plant herb in unani and Ayurvedic systems of medicine since
> time immemorial. Ashwagandha herb is widely cultivated in various parts
> of India and North America and in some other countries for its
> medicinal uses and health benefits. Ashwagandha is regarded as one of
> the best medicinal herb as it improves both physical and mental health.
> It is also called by other names, such as Indian Ginseng, Ajagandha,
> Amukkara, and Kanaje.
>
> Ashwagandha shrub mainly comprises of withanoloids and alkaloids, which
> are active phytochemicals that provide various medicinal uses and
> health benefits. The plant chemicals such as somniferine, withanine,
> anhydrine, hexane, ethanol, diethyl ether are found in Ashwagandha
> herb, that contribute to promote general health and wellness along with
> other ingredients.
>
> Ashwagandha medicinal benefits include that of: Ashwagandha is
> considered as best nutritional supplement, as it provides best relief
> from stress, depression and anxiety. Due to the presence of anti-stress
> adaptogenic property, it provides relief from physical and emotional
> stress and improves the function of nervous system and enhances
> positive attitude and regulates hypertension. Root Powder of
> Ashwagandha with a glass of milk can be tried to get relief from
> stress. Another essential medicinal use of Ashwagandha is, it enhances
> function of reproductive system both in females and males, as it
> increases vitality and vigor. This herbal product is known remedy for
> the treatment of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis as
> it improves bone health and provides relief from pain and inflammation
> of bones and joints.
>