Lemongrass Essential Oil – Info

FEBRUARY 16, 2015 Written by:IC45

Lemongrass (Latin name: Cymbopogon flexuosus)

Botanical Family: Poaceae or Gramineae (grass).

Plant origin: India, Guatemala.

Extraction method: Steam distilled from leaves.

Key constituents:

Geranial [35-45%]

Geraniol [5-10%]

Neral [25-40%]

Trans-Beta-Caryophyllene [2-6%]

ORAC: 17,765 TE/L

Action: Lemongrass supports digestion, tones and helps regenerate connective tissues and ligaments, dilates blood vessels, strenghtens vascuar walls, promotes lymph flow, and is anti-inflammatory and sedative.

Traditional Uses: Lemongrass is used for purification and digestion. Research was published in Phytotherapy Research on topically applied lemongrass for its powerful antifungal properties.

Indications: Bladder infection, digestive disturbances, parasites, torn ligaments, edema, fluid retention, kidney disorders, and varicose veins.

Other Uses: Lemongrass oil may help improve circulation, digestion, and eyesight, as well as combat headaches, infections, respiratory problems, sore throats, and fluid retention. It aids in tissue regeneration.

Application: Diffuse or apply topically. Add to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement.

Fragrant Influence: Lemongrass promotes psychic awareness and purification.

Safety Data: If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult with your physician. Skin test for sensitivity/irritation.

Companion Oils: Basil, cedarwood, Eucalyptus radiata, geranium, lavender, Melaleuca alternifolia, and rosemary CT cineol.

Selected Research:

Pattnaik S, et al. “Antibacterial and antifungal activity of ten essential oils in vitro.” Microbios. 1996;86(349):237-46.

Lorenzetti BB, et al. “Myrcene mimics the peripheral analgesic activity of lemongrass tea.” J Ethnipharmacol. 1991;34(1):43-8.

Elson CE, et al. “Impact of lemongrass oil, an essential oil, on serum cholesterol.” Lipids. 1989;24(8):677-9.

Whatever is Good for your Soul … #Quote 224

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The Oath for Physicians of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Oath of Sun Si Miao for Physicians of Traditional Chinese Medicine

As a Physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine:

• I shall look upon those who are in grief, as if I myself have been struck and I shall sympathize with them deep in my heart.
• I will not give way to wishes and desires but develop first a marked attitude of compassion.
• I shall not ponder over my own fortune or misfortune and thus preserve life and have compassion for it.
• Whoever suffers from disease and illness will be looked upon with contempt by people.  I shall maintain an attitude of compassion, of sympathy and of care. In no way shall arise an attitude of rejection.
• I shall treat all patients alike, whether powerful or humble, rich or poor, old or young, beautiful or ugly, resentful relatives or kind friends, Chinese nationals or foreigners, fools or wise men.
• I shall not emphasize my own reputation and belittle the rest of physicians while praising my own virtue.
• Neither dangerous mountain passes, nor time of day, neither weather conditions nor hunger, thirst nor fatigue shall keep me from helping wholeheartedly.

With this oath, I shall fulfill my responsibilities and my destiny as a physician to each and every patient who seeks help from me, until I am no longer capable of fulfilling my obligations, or until the end of this lifetime.

This oath will be the inspiration of my practice and the basis for my own oath as a practitioner. I will be a worthy listener with no discrepancy, no judgement, no rejection. Everyone deserves love, attention, and healing and this will receive such from me when one comes to me in their hour of need.

养生 Yǎng shēng – The best treatment

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Yang sheng is one of the most important concepts in the understanding of Chinese medical sciences. 养 Yang means support or increase, and 生 Sheng means life; support life. Yang Sheng is when everything is correct; in other words not wrong. In the body Sheng exist when everything works at it should. The word Sheng qi is used…

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High Fructose Corn Syrup Under New Label- What’s in your food?

Recently buy an item that promoted “No high fructose corn syrup”? You might want to check that….

High Fructose Corn Syrup Hiding in your Health Food

Consumers are finally catching on to the fact that what we put in our mouths effects our waistline as well as our health.  Since consumers have become much smarter and finally waking up to these realities, they are demanding healthier food choices. Every food company is smearing 100% natural on every box of anything regardless of whats inside the box. Now we have to know the new sneaky name to know whether or not we are consuming High Fructose Corn Syrup or not.  Obviously the best way to avoid this mess is to buy from companies you really trust.

Big food companies are hiding ingredients they know we really don’t want to consume in their products. This time it’s the presence of a new version of high fructose corn syrup. But this is not the innocuous fructose that has sweetened the fruits humans have eaten since time began. This is a questionable ingredient with many names that could be causing all sorts of health problems.

The product is General Mills’ Vanilla Chex, an updated version of the Chex cereal sold in most conventional grocery and discount stores for many years. The front of the box clearly states that the product contains “no high fructose corn syrup” (HFCS), but turn it over to read the ingredient list and there it is – the new isolated fructose.

Why is that a problem? According to the Corn Refiners Association (CRA), there’s been a sneaky name change. The term ‘fructose’ is now being used to denote a product that was previously known as HFCS-90, meaning it is 90 percent pure fructose. Compare this to what is termed ‘regular’ HFCS, which contains either 42 or 55 percent fructose, and you will know why General Mills is so eager to keep you in the dark.

CRA explains:

 “A third product, HFCS-90, is sometimes used in natural and ‘light’ foods, where very little is needed to provide sweetness. Syrups with 90% fructose will not state high fructose corn syrup on the label [anymore], they will state ‘fructose’ or ‘fructose syrup’.”

And the way that they get away with this is fairly simple:

“Simply eliminating the high fructose corn syrup designation for the laboratory sweetener that’s nine-tenths fructose and calling it what it really is: fructose. And that’s how a processed-food product like Vanilla Chex that contains “fructose”, a substance that, according to the corn refiners, used to be called HFCS-90, can now declare itself to be high fructose corn syrup-free.”

I think we better all keep following the 3D make your own growing system and grow your own that Mike Adams is recommending. Label reading is like studying a foreign language where they keep changing the words so we can’t tell when high fructose corn syrup is hiding in our health food.

Originally published from Natural News Blog

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2015 TAROSCOPES SCORPIO

Scorpio Tarot reading for 2015 – very insightful!

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Members of the zodiac of Scorpio have a challenging year ahead with emotional ups and downs, confusions and endings. But not to worry as your inner strength comes to rescue and gives you the necessary push to get past the obstacles. It is worth noting that the universe is kind and you receive help in the nick of time and are presented with an array of choices to keep you going.

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Chinese Traditional Medicine, Visualized: The Human Brain On Acupuncture

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Another 2015 post

So 2014 is officially over and 2015 is now ready to roll. Something tells me that this is going to be a good year. For me I have a few resolutions that I should really try to focus on:

Stay and be HEALTHY! Work out, do yoga, eat right, and be natural!

Focus on mindfulness: This I want to practice on because I am going to be an acupuncturist, a person who helps others heal, I want to be fully present with those I come into contact with so I can help them in the most beneficial way. I also just want to practice living in the moment.

Eliminate carcinogens: Did you know in almost all bath products and lotions we use there exist cancer causing agents? Yeah, I didn’t until recently and I was honestly grossed out! Your skin absorbs 60% of what you put on it and so you are absorbing those chemicals right up! (I actually will post a DIY body butter  recipe that is all natural). Honestly I can’t eliminate everything that has bad things, almost everything does at this point, but I can try to avoid them, and I also just really need to wear makeup.

BE HAPPY AND BREATHE: Life and its never-ending obstacles tends to cloud my vision and make me cynical. I want to view the world as fresh and lovely and not as some day to day bullsh*t I just need to get through. Life is full of beautiful things and moments and I want to be there for them!

The Health Benefits of Pine Trees

I love the pine oil I just got and am definitely going to try it out in my diffuser!

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Tomorrow is Christmas and we’re all excited to celebrate it ! During this time of festivities, pines are one of the most commercially important tree species. We love pines because they bring us joy during Christmas and they also have this delightful, holiday-spirit aroma. Do you know that pine tree can also give you health benefits ? Let’s learn more about them :

1. Pine Needle Tea

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Pine needle tea has been a medicinal favorite of indigenous peoples for centuries. It is said to have helped European settlers survive their first winter in the New World. It is rich of vitamin C, A and has antioxidant properties.
Visit this website to learn how to brew it.

2. Pine Essential Oil

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