Herb Medicine - Ailments Reference

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ADRENAL / CHRONIC FATIGUE: (Overcomes weakness, lack of stamina): Astragalus, Cistanchus, Corni, Cuscutae, Deer antler, Eucommiae, Panax Ginseng, Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng), Ginger root, Gotu kola, Kelp, Luciderm, Morindae, Peppermint leaves, Sambong (palpitations), Tortoise shell More herbs...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF ADRENAL / CHRONIC FATIGUE

AIDS / HIV: (Improves Immunity) - American ginseng, Astragalus rt., Angelica rt., Cat's Claw, Cayenne, Chaparral leaf, Citrus seed, Dandelion, Gentian, Job's tears seeds, Licorice rt., Maitake, Oregano oil, Pau d'arco, Peach seed, Poke rt., Prunella vulgaris, St. Johnswort, Suma More herbs...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF AIDS/HIV

ALLERGY & HAYFEVER: (Chemical-food-pollen allergies) - Nettle leaf, Clay, Wild cherry bark, Mullein leaves, Horehound, Kelp, Rooibus More herbs...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF ALLERGY/HAYFEVER

ANXIETY / NERVOUSNESS: (Calmative: fear-hysteria-anxiety) - Valerian, Passion Flower, Wood Betony, Black Cohosh root, Skullcap, Hops, Hawthorn Berry, California Poppy, Chamomile, Schizandra berry, Catnip, Poria More herbs...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF ANXIETY/NERVOUSNESS

ARTHRITIS: (Relieves stiff, inflamed, sore muscles & joints) - Alfalfa seed & leaf, Castor seeds, Celery & Celery seed, Burdoc root, Chapparral, Garlic, Sasparilla root, Kelp, Cayenne, Queen-of-the-Meadow, Devil's Claw, Boswellia, Evening Primrose Oil, Guggulu, Brihadvata chintamani, Maharasandhi kwatha, Mahanarayana taila (topical), Cardamon, Tumeric More herbs...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF ARTHRITIS

ATHLETIC: (Improves sport performance) - American ginseng, Angelica root., Astragalus root, Cayenne, Codonopsis, Cinnamon, Eleuthero root, Garlic, Ganoderm, Ginger, Gotu Kola, Guarana, Hawthorne Berry, Korean ginseng, Licorice root, Schisandra Berry, Siberian Ginseng, Tribulus, Wood Betony, YunZhi (The key is not to excess where the kidneys are overspent, allow for natural regeneration) More herbs...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF ATHLETIC INJURY

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BACK PAIN (LOW): (restores energy, warmth, removes pain) marshmallow root, rehmannia root, Asparagus root, aloe vera gel,cloves, fenugreek, fennel seeds, dried ginger, rose hips, oyster shell, clam shell, schizandra berry, raspberry and blackberry leaves, gravel root, deer antler, deer horn velvet, Deer Placenta, Lycium fruit, Polygonum multiflorum root, Eucommia bark, Dendrobium stem, Cinnamon bark, white ginseng, semen cuscutae, astragali seed (complanati), cordyceps, astragalus, codonopsis, reishi, morinda, eleuthero root, paeonia , gambir, gecko, cibot rhizome, snow lotus, carthami More herbs...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF LOW BACK PAIN

BLOOD PRESSURE (high): (Lowers cholesterol, BP, tension) - Black Cohosh root, Burdock root, Cayenne, Chamomile, Pepper, Chaparral, Dandelion root, Garlic, Ginger, Hawthorn berry, Kelp, Motherwort, Peppermint (palpitations), Rhubarb root (constipation), Rooibus, Valerian root, Yarrow More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

BLOOD PURIFICATION: (Blood detox, filter & cleanse) - Dandelion, rt., Yellow Dock rt., Sasparilla rt., Licorice rt., Cayenne, Kelp, Bone-Flesh-Cartillage, Bladderwrack, Irish moss, Spirulina More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF TOXIC BLOOD

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CHOLESTEROL (High): (Prevents cholesterol buildup) - Apple pectin, Hawthorn berry, Plantain, Fenugreek, Black cohosh, Cayenne, Garlic, Gugulipid More herbs
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF HIGH CHOLESTEROL

CIRCULATION (Poor): (Stimulates circulation) - Blue vervain, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Garlic, Gentian root, Ginger, Ginkgo biloba, Hawthorn berry, Kelp, Sambong More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POOR CIRCULATION

COLDS / FLU: (Builds immunity) - Echinacea, American ginseng, Angelica root, Astragalus root, Garlic, Goldenseal Root, Bayberry root & bark, Cayenne, Chaste tree twig, Evodia root, Rough-leaved holly, Honeysuckle flower, Wild Chrysanthemum flower More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF COLD/FLU

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CONSTIPATION: (Moistens & expands volume) - Aloe, Balm of Gilead, Cascara Sagrada, Senna leaf, Psyllium, Rhubarb Root, Spearmint leaf More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CONSTIPATION

COUGHS: (Clears mucus) - Licorice, Wild Cherry Bark, Thyme, Nettle leaf More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF COUGH

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DEPRESSION (Mild-Moderate): (Stimulates the circulatory & nervous system) - St. John's Wort, Rhodiola Rosea, Valerian, Ginseng, Angelica rt., Lycium berries, Ashwaghandha, Astragalus, Cinnamon, Marshmallow rt., Solomons Seal, Cloves, Cardamon, Fennel, Coriander, Ginger, Gotu Kola, Cayenne, Black Pepper, Musk Wintergreen, Camphor, Bayberry, Water, lemon, honey More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF BODY TOXICITY

DETOXIFICATION: (Nourishes degenerative conditions) - Milk Thistle (Silymarin), Red clover, Chaparral, Licorice, Oregon Grape root, Burdock root, Cascara sagrada, Sarsaparila root, Prickley ash root, Buckthorn root, Kelp More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF BODY TOXICITY

DIABETES: (Reduces hi-blood sugar. Supports liver-spleen-kidney-gallbladder & pancreas function) - Uva ursa, Dandelion root, Parseley, Gentian root, Raspberry leaf, Buchu leaves, Saw palmetto berries, Kelp, Bladderwrack, Rooibus More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF DIABETES

DIGESTION PROBLEMS: (Indigestion, bloating, nausea, acid) - Amomum, Atractylodes, Auklandia, Cayenne, Citrus, Codonopsis, Comfrey, Dioscorea, Ginger root, Licorice root, Peppermint, Pinella, Platycodon More ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF DIGESTION PROBLEMS

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ENVIRONMENTAL POLUTION: (Resists heavy metal toxicity) Seaweed & Algae (Algin), Kelp, Apple pectin, Alfalfa, Wheat bran More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLUTION

EYES: (Tonic for unhealthy, poor vision. Internal) Eyebright, Goldenseal root, Bayberry root bark, Red Raspberry leaves, Cayenne SPIRITUAL MEANING OF EYE DYSFUNCTIONS

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FATIGUE: (Overcomes weakness, lack of stamina): Astragalus, Deer antler, Panax Ginseng, Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng), Gotu kola, Kelp, Peppermint leaves, Ginger root, Tortoise shell More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF FATIGUE

FEMALE TONIC: (Delivery, menopause, cramp, atony) - Black cohosh, Licorice root, Raspberry leaves, Passion flower, Chamomile, Fenugreek, Black haw bark, Saw palmetto berries, Squaw vine, Wild yam root, Kelp More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF BLOOD DEFICIENCY

FEVERS & INFECTIONS: (Alleviates fever due to flu/colds) - Echinacea root, Myrrh gum, Goldenseal root, Licorice root, Blue vervain, Cinchona, Butternut root/bark, Garlic, Kelp, Catnip More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF FEVERS & INFECTIONS

FLUID RETENTION: (Diuretic: urinary infection & edema) - Dandelion Leaf, Cornsilk, Parseley, Uva ursa leaves, Cleavers, Buchu leaves, Juniper berries, Kelp, Cayenne, Queen-of-the-Meadow, Black & Green tea SPIRITUAL MEANING OF FLUID RETENTION

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HEART: (Heart nutrition) - Black Cohosh root, Burdock root, Cayenne, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Pepper, Chaparral, Dandelion root, Garlic, Ginger, Hawthorn berry, Kelp, Motherwort, Peppermint (palpitations), Rhubarb root (constipation), Rosemary leaves, Rooibus, Sambong (palpitations), Valerian root, Yarrow More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF A WEAK HEART

HEMORRHOIDS: (Soothes & eradicates, reduces) - Astragalus, Horse Chestnut, Witch Hazel (topical), Aloe, Slippery elm, Mullein, Wild alum, Goldenseal root SPIRITUAL MEANING OF HEMORRHOIDS

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INFERTILITY: (Improves impotence & related problems) - Black Currant seed, Damiana leaves, Ginseng (Siberian), Kelp, Licorice root, Longon fruit, Sarsaparila root, Saw palmetto berries More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF INFERTILITY

INSOMNIA: (Sedation) - Valerian, Passion Flower, Hops, Lemon Balm, Skullcap, Hawthorn Berry, California Poppy SPIRITUAL MEANING OF INSOMNIA

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LAXATIVE: (Gentle laxative) - Butternut root & bark, Cascara sagrada bark, Rhubarb root, Ginger root, Licorice root, Irish Moss, Cayenne
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FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CONSTIPATION

LIBIDO: (sexual stimulation) Ashwagandha Root, Catuaba Bark, Mucuna Pruriens, Muira Puama, Rhodiola Rosea, Yohimbe, Pine Nuts (the edible seeds of pine trees),
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF IMPOTENCE/LOSS OF INTEREST

LIVER DYSFUNCTION: (Cleanses & nourishes, laxative) - Milk Thistle (Silymarin), Dandelion rt., Cascara sagrada, Licorice rt., Celery seed, Cayenne, Wild yam root, Rooibus More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF LIVER PROBLEMS

LONGEVITY:(rejuvenates life-spark) astragalus, mushrooms (ganoderm, yunzhi, mataki), Chinese wild yam, lingusti fruit, schisandra berry, eucommia bark, ho shou wu (fo ti) root, cistanches root, lotus seed, china root, longan fruit, pearl barley, ginseng More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CHRONIC WEAKNESS

LOW BLOOD SUGAR: Licorice rt., Gotu Kola, Siberiian Ginseng, Ginger, Astragalus
Foods: soy milk, Rice Bran, Barley (pearled), Rye, Yogurt (low fat), Stevia & Agave nectar (sweet), Cherries, Grapefruit, Apricots (dried), Pear (fresh), Apple, Plum, Soy beans, Lentils (red), Beans (dried, not specified) Lentlls (not specified), Kidney beans, Lentils (green), Butter beans, Split peas (yellow, boiled), Lima beans (baby), Chick peas (garbanzo beans), tomatoe soup
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF LOW BLOOD SUGAR

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MEMORY LOSS: (Improves memory & concentration) - Ginkgo biloba, He Shou Wu, Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Fo-Ti, Ginseng, Gotu kola, Mucuna pruriens, Reishi, Rhodiola
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MEMORY PROBLEMS

MENSTRUATION (excess): (Reduces period to 4-7 days) - Cranesbill root, Raspberry leaves, Witch hazel leaves, Uva ursa leaves, Papaya leaves, Shepherds Purse, Black Haw bark, Astragalus root More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF PMS

MENTAL ALERTNESS & SENILITY: (Nourishes the brain with energy and blood) - Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Blessed thistle, Club Moss (Huperzia serrata), Eye bright, Fo-Ti, Ginkgo biloba, Gotu kola, Kava, Kelp, Mucuna pruriens, Peppermint, Reishi, Rhodiola, Rosemary, Sage, Siberian ginseng, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vinca Vine, Wood betony
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF BRAIN FUNCTION PROBLEMS

MENSTRUAL IMBALANCE (PMS): (Filters/cleanses blood) - Dong Quai, Longan Fruit, Chaste tree, Chaste berries, Black cohosh, Black currant, Valerian, kava kava, Milk thistle, Dandelion root and/or leaves (liver problems, consult with an experienced practitioner) St. John's wort (avoid sun exposure) More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF PMS

MENOPAUSE: (cools and detoxes blood) - Bupleurum, Dong quai, Poriae, Paeoniae, Atractylodes, Gardeniae, Moutan, Licorice, Menthae More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MENOPAUSE

MIGRAINE HEADACHE: (opens vessels leading to brain) - Feverfew, Ginger, Gingko biloba, Dong quai, Devil's claw, Jamaica dogwood, Lavender, Linden Flowers, Peppermint, Valerian, Willow bark, Flaxseed
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MIGRAINE HEADACHE

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NAUSEA: (Warms digestion) Ginger root, Peppermint, Comfrey, Licorice root, cayenne
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FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF NAUSEA

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PAIN RELIEF: (Analgesic) - White willow bark, Wood betony, Skullcap, Rosemary leaves, Raspberry leaves, Blue vervain, Kelp and other sea/ocean plants More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF PAIN PROBLEMS

PARASITES & WORMS: (Expels intestinal microbes) - Garlic, Black Walnut Hulls, Butternut bark of root, Barberry, Goldenseal root, Cloves, Pumpkin Seed, Gentian Root, Hyssop, Black Seed, Cramp Bark, Peppermint Seed, Thyme, Fennel Seed, Grapefruit Seed
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MICROBIAL PARASITES

PROSTATE ENLARGEMENT: (Relieves prostate inflammation) - Parsley, Saw Palmetto berries, Cornsilk, Buchu leaves, Cayenne, Pumpkin seeds Pygeum africanum, Stinging Nettle Root, Kelp
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF PROSTATE CONDITIONS

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RESPIRATORY AILMENTS: (Asthma, bronchitis, croup, cold, pneumonia, tuberculosis, flu) - Pleurisy root, Wild Cherry bark, Slippery elm bark, Plantain, Mullein leaves, Kelp, Chickweed, Horehound, Licorice rt., Cayenne, Saw palmetto leaves, Nettle leaf More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

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SKIN CONDITIONS: (Rash, itch, acne, dry, scaly, sores) - Chaparral, Dandelion root, Burdock root, Licorice root, Yellow dock root, Kelp, Cayenne, Calendula, Chamomile & Tea Tree Oil (topicals), Aloe Vera, Rooibus
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF SKIN CONDITIONS

STAPH INFECTIONS: (MRSA) - Alismatis, Citrus seed (grapefruit), Oregano oil, Licorice, Gentiana, Chamomile, Aloe Vera, Rooibus, Scutalaria, Gardenia, Mutong, Plantaganinus, Rehmanniae, Bupleurium, chaparral, Pau d'arco, wild blue-green algae, dunaliella
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SPIRITUAL MEANING OF STAPH INFECTIONS

STOMACH & INTESTINAL CONDITIONS: (Upset stomach, gas, heartburn, ulcers, etc.) - Goldenseal root, Myrrh gum, Gentian root, Licorice root, Papaya leaf, Irish Moss, Turmeric, Fenugreek seeds, Ginger root, Astragalus root, Barberry, Bilberry Cat's Claw, Yarrow, Chamomile, Roman, Cranberry, Dandelion , Devil's Claw, Angelica rt., Slippery Elm
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FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF STOMACH & INTESTINAL PROBLEMS

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THYROID CONDITIONS: (Nourishes & sustains thyroid function) - Kelp, Gentian root, Saw palmetto berries, Cayenne, Irish Moss, Chlorella, Spirulina, horsetail, oatstraw, alfalfa, gotu kola, Kelp, bladderwrack, Irish moss, Coleus foreskohlii, guggul, hawthorne berries
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF THYROID PROBLEMS

TUMORS: (Modifies the insidious environment - balance) - Yunzhi & Reishi (mushroom), Licorice root, Slippery elm bark, Chaparral, Astragalus root, Barberry root, Coptis root, Goldenseal root, Oregon grape root, Fenugreek seed, Life Root
Foods: Acidophilus, Bee pollen, Carrot juice, Cinnamon, Garlic, Ganoderm, Maitake, Micro-algae (chlorella, spirulina, wild blue-green) Rejuvelac, Seaweeds (irish moss, kelp, etc.), Shiitake, Saltless sauerkraut, Tumeric, YunZhi SPIRITUAL MEANING OF TUMOR CONDITIONS

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URINARY PROBLEMS: Transforms urinary environment) - Cranberry, Asparagus root, Uva Ursi, Blueberry, Horsetail, Nettle, Juniper, Buchu leaf, Goldenseal, Oregon grape, Plantain
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF URINARY PROBLEMS

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WEIGHT LOSS: (boosts digestion & metabolism) - Plantain, Fennel seed, Burdock, Hawthorn berries, Kelp, Bladderwrack, Greentea, Hoodia, Bitter Orange, Korean Ginseng, Garcinia Cambogia, Bee Pollen, White Willow
Foods: Azuki bean, Alfalfa sprouts, Apple, Carrot, Orange, Berries, Fat-free yogurt, Grapefruit, Green tea, Green vegetables (Spinach, Asparagus, Celery, Parsley, Green pepper, Cabbage, Cucumber, Kale, Seaweeds, etc.), Peppers, Mushrooms, Soups (vegetable), Tomatoes, Water, Whole grain cereal
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF EXCESSIVE WEIGHT

WHOLE BODY TONIC: (Improves immunity) - Sarsaparila, Siberian Ginseng, Red & White Ginseng, Fo-Ti, Gotu Kola, Saw palmetto berries, Kelp, Licorice root, Stillingia, Alfalfa, Cayenne, Reishi, Astragalus
Foods: Acidophilus, Bee pollen, Carrot juice, Cinnamon, Garlic, Ganoderm, Maitake, Micro-algae (chlorella, spirulina, wild blue-green) Rejuvelac, Seaweeds (irish moss, kelp, etc.), Shiitake, Saltless sauerkraut, Tumeric, YunZhi More herbs ...
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF HEALTHY BALANCE

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YEAST INFECTIONS: (Clears vaginal-cervical-urinary infection) - Goldenseal root, Witch hazel leaves, Plantain, Myrrh gum, Juniper berries, Buchu leaves, Squaw vine
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF YEAST INFECTIONS

MORE TO COME

"And God said, Behold, I have given
you every herb bearing seed, which
is on the face of all the earth, and
every tree, in the which is the fruit
of a tree yielding seed; to you it
shall be for meat."

"Herbs (medicines),
while descending down
from heaven to earth
proclaimed those who eat us,
are never destroyed."

- Yajur Veda

(Hardings Ginseng Farm)

"A man's nature runs
either to herbs, or to weeds;
therefore let him seasonably
water the one, and destroy the other."

Francis Bacon, Sr.
(English Lawyer and Philosopher
1561-1626)

"For one believeth
that he may eat all things:
another, who is weak,
eateth herbs."

"Here's flowers for you;
Hot lavender, mints, savoury, marjoram;
The marigold, that goes to bed wi' the sun,
And with him rises weeping..."

William Shakespeare, 1611

"The avaricious man
is like the barren sandy ground
of the desert which sucks in
all the rain and dew with greediness,
but yields no fruitful herbs or
plants for the benefit of others."

Zeno

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  Mark focuses on the Body-Mind-Spirit connection related to physical imbalances.In addition, Mark has been meditating over 35 years which has resulted in his providing a comprehensive spirit coach program-assessment, spiritual grounding & protection, ascension, enlightenment, "Finding Your Life Purpose" and "Cleansing Your Soul Grid", etc.

Mark has over 35 years of health field experience. His primary emphasis is on chronic pain, heart, digestive, respiratory, allergy, hormonal, tumor, weight loss problems, women's needs and the MIND-BODY-SPIRITUAL CONNECTION.

"And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God?
or with what comparison shall we compare it?
It is like a grain of mustard seed, which,
when it is sown in the earth,
is less than all the seeds that be in the earth,
But when it is sown, it groweth up,
and becometh greater than all herbs,
and shooteth out great branches;
so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it."

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This reference is not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any diseases. The information here is not provided by medical (allopathic) professionals and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your physician before beginning any course of treatment. However, billions of people have used these products without complication. These herbal formulas have been used in conjunction with allopathic medical regimen, successfully without interference in the restorative process. Complications in the use of herbal remedies has occurred when manufacturers unkNowledgeable in the practice of herbalism but more focussed on the profit aspect have provided product too high in concentration. Hopefully, more master herbalists trained in Chinese, Ayurvedic, Tibetan, North and South American herbology can share the more subtle rather than gross practice of herbalism. Appreciatively, more allopathic physicians and institutions are embracing the wonders of natural herbal medicine in their practices.

"And one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered thereof wild gourds his lap full, and came and shred them into the pot of pottage: for they knew them not."

"And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it."

"Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it (Proverbs 15:17)."

"The fourteenth day of the second month at even they shall keep it, and eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs."

"Oh, better, no doubt, is a dinner of herbs, When seasoned by love, which no rancor disturbs, And sweetened by all that is sweetest in life, Than turbot, bisque, ortolans, eaten with strife" Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quotes (British politician, poet, critic and prolific novelist, 1803-1873)

"For so the LORD said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my dwelling place like a clear heat upon herbs, and like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest."

"And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money."

"I dig up this plant, of herbs the most potent, by whose power rival women are overcome, and husbands are obtained."
Atharva Veda quotes

"In this light my spirit suddenly saw through all, and in and by all creatures, even in herbs and grass it knew God, who he is, and how he is, and what his will is: And suddenly in that light my will was set on by a mighty impulse, to describe the being of God."

"The plants whose father was the sky, whose mother the earth, Whose root the (heavenly) ocean--may those divine herbs aid thee in obtaining a son!" Atharva Veda

"And because the Breath of Flowers is farre Sweeter in the Aire (where it comes and Gose, like the Warbling of Musick) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for delight, than to know what be the Flowers and the Plants that doe best perfume the Aire."
Francis Bacon, 1625.

"My gardens sweet, enclosed with walles strong, embarked with benches to sytt and take my rest. The Knotts so enknotted, it cannot be exprest. With arbours and alys so pleasant and so dulce, the pestylant ayers with flavours to repulse."
Thomas Cavendish, 1532.

When daisies pied and violets blue, and lady-smocks all silver white. And Cuckoo-buds of yellow hue, do paint the meadows with delight.
William Shakespeare, 1595.

Women with child that eat quinces will bear wise children.
Dodoens, 1578.

What is Paradise? But a Garden, an Orchard of Trees and Herbs, full of pleasure, and nothing there but delights.
William Lawson, 1618.

And in his blood that on the ground lay spilled, A purple flower sprung up checquer'd with white.
William Shakespeare, 1593.

Caesar....saith, that all the Britons do colour themselves with Woad, which giveth a blew colour...
John Gerard, 1597.

Everyone in town and country had a garden, but all the more hardy plants grew in the field in rows, amidst the hills, as they were called, of Indian corn.
Anne Grant, 1700.