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BACH FLOWER REMEDIES: GENTIAN – SURINDER’S & MRS. VIJAY CASES

admin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:22:52 +0000

Surinder had chronic headache for the last 6 years, and had mostly been treated by allopathic doctors, which could only give temporary relief. The headache had started after the patient accidently bumped his head against a rod in the bus.

As I was preparing a few powders of Arnica= 1M for the patient, Mr. Surinder suddenly asked, •Doctor would this medicine relieve my pain’.

His doubt in the effectiveness of the medicine led me to give him a couple of Gentian powders. After which Arnica= 1M, 3 doses gave him complete relief.

Later on I learnt, that earlier Dr. Sharma, another homoeopath had also given him Arnica, but he could only give him a partial relief, because he had not removed from his mind the lurking doubt in the efficacy of the homoeopathic treatment.

Mrs. Vijay was being treated in the dispensary for various ailments. There was steady progress in her condition and she was quite happy. One morning I found her unusually depressed, and there was a visible setback in her condition. She had received a message that her young brother had met with a serious road accident, and was lying in a precarious condition in the hospital. Gentian for depression and Red Chestnut for anxiety for others were given T.D.S for 2 days, which put her on even keel once more.

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BACH FLOWER REMEDIES: DR. BACH’S PHILOSOPHY – THE NEGATIVE SIDE OF THE REMEDIES

admin — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:29:51 +0000

All great people—world leaders, religious heads, saints— with their own virtuous lives taught their followers to follow such principles as would remove adverse effects of any impediments in the smooth flow of their lives. These virtues are listed as: (1) Love, (2) Sympathy, (3) Mental peace, (4) Firmness, (5) Humidity, (6) Strength, (7) Understanding, (8) Toleration, (9) Wisdom, (10) Forgiveness, (11) Courage, (12) Happiness. When we develop the above virtues in ourselves, we are assisting in raising the life-style of the human race. We feel, and correctly so, that we are not doing anything for our selfish benefit, and it is good for all men, poor, rich, healthy and handicapped to feel that being a part of God’s creation, they can also play their part without let or hinderance. The above virtues represent the positive side of remedies. Just as the above virtues act as steps to man’s perfection, there are some challenges which obstruct his path, and provide him the occasion to train himself for fighting against odds, and give him added determination to pursue his chosen path. These challenges take the form of disease which affects the mind and appear as disease-symptoms of the body. Flower Remedies provide counter-strength to the mind to offset the effect of these obstructions which are:

(1) Possessiveness, selfishness.

(2) Fear.

(3) Mental pain hidden behind a facade of external peace

(4) Indecision, always in two minds.

(5) Indifference, lack of attention, lack of interest.

(6) Weakness of will; inability to recover after illness.

(7) Doubt, pessimism, depression.

(8) Over-enthusiasm.

(9) Impatience.

(10) Ignorance.

(11) Terror.

(12) Grief.

These remedies can be prescribed for self or others, by anybody, and so long as it corresponds to the mental condition of the patient, it must show its utility.

The above obstructions represent the negative side of the remedies. Sometimes when negative side of the remedy is not clearly shown in the mental state of the patient, the positive side would be available from the virtue of the remedy. The Bach Flower Remedy can be selected on the basis of its positive side.

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BACH FLOWER REMEDIES: DR. BACH’S PHILOSOPHY – THE NEGATIVE SIDE OF THE REMEDIESAll great people—world leaders, religious heads, saints— with their own virtuous lives taught their followers to follow such principles as would remove adverse effects of any impediments in the smooth flow of their lives. These virtues are listed as: (1) Love, (2) Sympathy, (3) Mental peace, (4) Firmness, (5) Humidity, (6) Strength, (7) Understanding, (8) Toleration, (9) Wisdom, (10) Forgiveness, (11) Courage, (12) Happiness. When we develop the above virtues in ourselves, we are assisting in raising the life-style of the human race. We feel, and correctly so, that we are not doing anything for our selfish benefit, and it is good for all men, poor, rich, healthy and handicapped to feel that being a part of God’s creation, they can also play their part without let or hinderance. The above virtues represent the positive side of remedies. Just as the above virtues act as steps to man’s perfection, there are some challenges which obstruct his path, and provide him the occasion to train himself for fighting against odds, and give him added determination to pursue his chosen path. These challenges take the form of disease which affects the mind and appear as disease-symptoms of the body. Flower Remedies provide counter-strength to the mind to offset the effect of these obstructions which are:(1) Possessiveness, selfishness.(2) Fear.(3) Mental pain hidden behind a facade of external peace(4) Indecision, always in two minds.(5) Indifference, lack of attention, lack of interest.(6) Weakness of will; inability to recover after illness.(7) Doubt, pessimism, depression.(8) Over-enthusiasm.(9) Impatience.(10) Ignorance.(11) Terror.(12) Grief.These remedies can be prescribed for self or others, by anybody, and so long as it corresponds to the mental condition of the patient, it must show its utility.The above obstructions represent the negative side of the remedies. Sometimes when negative side of the remedy is not clearly shown in the mental state of the patient, the positive side would be available from the virtue of the remedy. The Bach Flower Remedy can be selected on the basis of its positive side.*28\308\8*

A SELECTION OF MEDICINAL HERBS PIMPERNEL ROOT PIMPINELLA SAXIFRAGA INTRODUCTION

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:01:18 +0000

In the Middle Ages, women must have often sat talking and exchanged advice on all sorts of subjects. The medical practitioner often lived miles away from a hamlet or fortified castle and there were no telephones to summon him or her. Sometimes it might have happened that some young noblewoman was unable to give her new-born baby sufficient milk and, often within the walls of the castle itself, some wise old woman would be found to give advice. Later, a young girl would be hustled through the gates and over the drawbridge with orders to find some pimpernel roots somewhere outside. Having been well washed, these roots would be placed in the noblewoman’s bosom and within 6-8 hours there would be so much milk that the pimpernel roots would have to be quickly removed and thrown away.
Thus, old stories and records tell us of the wonderful effect produced by the little pimpernel. Today we have other remedies that may be easier to come by and apply (for example Ricinus communis 3x) but wherever the pimpernel may be found, it should prove to be as great a help as it was in days of old. Nursing mothers might try to discover whether its effect is as good as the old records say it is.

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A SELECTION OF MEDICINAL HERBS PAPAYA CARICA PAPAYA

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:01:18 +0000

Every time I see papaya fruits on display in a shop I remember the time I spent in Lagunas, on the Maranon river. It was there that I acquired the habit of looking for a papaya plant after every meal. I would break off a leaf and eat some of it to aid the digestion and as a prophylactic, even if it was only a piece the size of a large coin. It may even be possible that my regular chewing of papaya leaves may have seen to it that the many kinds of parasites did not really bother me on my repeated travels in the tropics, even though I may have swallowed them with my food. True, I was always very careful, but even so, dangerous amoebas, hookworms, oxyurias, ascarids, whipworms and many other parasites, are rampant in the tropics and multiply rapidly, laying millions of eggs. There are some that draw blood from the intestinal linings; others cause inflammation, even abscesses and ulcers. They penetrate the liver and as a direct or indirect consequence thousands of victims die, often literally wasting away.
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A SELECTION OF MEDICINAL HERBS PAPAYA CARICA PAPAYA HELP FOR THE PANCREAS

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:01:18 +0000

Papaya stimulates the pancreas and helps to digest protein. If you happen to indulge in too much protein, eat some papaya and you will find that the feeling of fullness and listlessness disappears in a matter of minutes. No wonder, then, that Papayasan, which is made from papaya leaves and the juice of unripe fruits, is such a helpful natural product. In fact, Papayasan has proved to be an excellent remedy for a range of pancreatic problems, including fatty stools caused by insufficiency of the pancreas, even typical pancreatitis. Papayasan should preferably be taken in conjunction with Kelpasan because of the latter’s potassium iodide content. Diabetics will benefit from Papayasan too, since it is a great aid in digesting fat and protein. Anyone who suffers from diabetes should take two Papayasan tablets after every meal and will be delighted at the effect of this natural remedy.
If you intend to travel to a subtropical or tropical region, even if only for a short visit or vacation, do not forget to take some Papayasan with you. Remember, two tablets after every meal can save you from a lot of trouble. It is much better to pay a little attention to your body and care for your health than fall victim to amoebic dysentery or some stubborn worm infection and the bothersome consequences.
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A SELECTION OF MEDICINAL HERBS PAPAYA CARICA PAPAYA A SUPERB REMEDY

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:01:18 +0000

It is interesting to note that wherever there are dangers to our health nature provides a local means of resistance or remedy. Papaya thrives in hot and humid tropical regions. I came across some marvellous specimens in Lagunas, where the trees grew to about 3-4 m (about 10-13 feet), the trunk to a diameter of about 20—25 cm (8-10 inches), bearing 20—25 fruits, which hang on the trunk between the axils of the large leaves. The ripe yellow fruits hang more towards the bottom of the tree; further up they are still green and unripe. They look like melons, are hollow inside and full of small, black, moist, round seeds. The active substance of papaya is to be found mainly in the unripe fruits and in the skin of the ripe ones, but this skin is usually peeled off and thrown away. The fruit pulp is yellow or pinkish, with an unusual taste, which it may take a while to become accustomed to.
As I suggested above, the fruit aids the digestion, so make it a habit to eat a slice after meals if you are visiting the tropics. The strong taste is less noticeable when papaya is mixed in a fruit salad together with pineapple, bananas and mangoes. It also helps to add a little lemon juice. Incidentally, papaya and pineapple mixed together in a blender make a tasty and refreshing drink.
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A SELECTION OF MEDICINAL HERBS PAPAYA CARICA PAPAYA A SUPERB REMEDY 2

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:01:18 +0000

Although a certain German pharmaceutical company mentions the use of only ripe papaya in their product, the real medicinal effect is not obtained from ripe fruits. The curative properties, especially papain, are found in the unripe fruit, the seeds and leaves. Papain can be obtained by scratching the skin of unripe fruits. Immediately, a white juice oozes from the incision, similar to latex in a rubber tree. Left to dry, this milky juice becomes a yellowish rubbery substance – raw papain. This is an excellent remedy, employed to deal with two specific problems. First of all, it kills – or rather, digests – all intestinal parasites that usually settle in the large and small intestines. So if you eat a piece of papaya leaf after every meal, as I used to do, you will not be plagued by troublesome worms. You can also chew and swallow a teaspoonful of the black seeds for the same purpose. This simple preventative measure, if taken regularly, will keep you free from infections too.
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A SELECTION OF MEDICINAL HERBS OATS AVENA SATIVA NERVOUS SYSTEM

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:01:18 +0000

The resulting oat drink is a wonderful tonic which, if taken regularly over a period of time, will calm and regenerate the nervous system, giving it new energy. Its use is also recommended for diabetics.
Even after the oats have been harvested the straw can be used to make an infusion, although it is not as potent as the juice from the green oats. Still, it will be found quite effective in cases of catarrh, coughs and febrile conditions. A decoction of oat straw added to the bath water is especially good for children whose skin function needs stimulating.
There are still other uses for oats, for even the grains make an excellent tea. If you cannot find gleanings in the field, use the oat grain together with the husk, as fed to horses. Sweeten the tea as you would the oat drink described above. It has a tonic effect, and if taken when the mucous membranes of the stomach or intestines are inflamed, it is a superb soothing remedy.
Homoeopathy employs the freshly pressed juice from the green oats for its outstanding nerve remedy Avena sativa, which is the Latin name for the oat plant. This remedy is particularly useful for children and sensitive people. The same extract, together with the extract of Korean ginseng, is used to make the reliable nerve tonic for adults called Ginsavena.
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A SELECTION OF MEDICINAL HERBS OATS AVENA SATIVA INTRODUCTION

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:01:18 +0000

It is common knowledge that horses derive their strength largely from eating oats. They are nourishing for people too. Whenever we have an upset stomach we most likely take oatmeal gruel or porridge, for this will usually correct the trouble. As a food oats are good for man and beast, but that is not all: oats are also a wonderful remedy. Even in its earliest stages, when the oat plant is just a tall grass, it has remarkable healing powers. Few people realise that when the ears are just beginning to form, when it is juicy and breaking into flower, this green grass is at its richest in avenin, which is unsurpassed as a nutrient for the cells of the nervous system.
You can prepare a perfect nerve food at home simply by putting the flowering oats through a mincer, or by chopping them up in some other way. Cover the green mash with warm water and let it stand for about two minutes. Then strain and sweeten with honey, unrefined sugar, grape sugar or grape concentrate. The green oats can also be put through the mincer together with raisins or currants, then covered with warm water and strained as before. In this way they will be sweetened during preparation.
When the green oat plant is about 40-50 cm (15-20 inches) high it is usable for this oat drink, and is most potent during the flowering period. As long as the grains are juicy the oats can be used for this tonic.
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A SELECTION OF MEDICINAL HERBS NETTLES URTICA DIOICA URTICA UREAS VITAMINS

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:01:18 +0000

It is most appropriate that nature has given this plant the protection of stinging exterior. Without it, we would probably never have the opportunity to benefit from its healing power. Animals, with their instinctive knowledge of what is good for them, would not leave us even one leaf.
The stinging nettle is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and other important minerals. It also belongs to the small category of plants that contain vitamin D. We already know that this vitamin is important in the development of the bones as well as for the assimilation of calcium. That is why eating raw nettles, either pulped or in the form of nettle juice, has a quick and reliable effect on rickets.
Many years ago I gave a lecture in Winterthur and mentioned that the stinging nettle was a wonderful help to those suffering from tuberculosis or weak lungs. A year later, I again delivered a lecture in that same hall. This time, a man from the audience stood up and announced in front of everybody that he had heard me describe the marvellous healing powers of the stinging nettle the previous year. His wife was then at home ill with tuberculosis of the lungs. Since her doctors could hold out no real hope of a cure, he began giving his wife food that was rich in calcium.
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