 and euphoria,  though without a hangover the next day. It has a hot,  slightly aromatic and bitter taste and leaves the mouth feeling slightly numb. Parts Used Key Preparations & Their UsesResearch
■ German ban In 2002, German
regulators banned kava products
due to concerns that extracts were toxic to the liver and had led to  20 deaths. Many other countries followed Germany’s example. The ban was repealed by the German authorities in 2015. Those campaigning against it had long maintained that the traditional use of kava, especially water-based extracts of kava, were inherently safe. Australian regulators had adopted this approach in 2003 by allowing the sale of water-based extracts of kava. A rigorous reexamination of the 20 fatal cases found that only two cases could in any way be attributed to  the use of kava.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

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106Hypericum perforatumkey medicinal plantsBright yellow petals
have oil glands containing hypericinHypericum perforatum (Hypericaceae)
St. John’s WortSt. John’s wort
An erect perennial growing to 32 in  (80 cm), with bright yellow flowers in a  flat-topped cluster. St. John’s wort was a folk remedy for insanity
in the Middle Ages. Habitat & Cultivation
St. John’s wort thrives in temperate
regions worldwide. It prefers a sunny site and well-drained, chalky soil. It  can be grown from seed or by root division in autumn. The flowering tops are harvested in summer. Related Species
A number of other Hypericum species have a roughly similar medicinal action. Key Constituents
■ Phloroglucinols (hyperforin)
■ Polycyclic diones (hypericin)
■ Flavonoids
Key Actions
■ Antidepressant
■ Anxiolytic
■ Antiviral
■ Wound healer
■ Anti-inflammatory
Research
■ Depression Clinical research
since the 1970s has established St. John’s wort as an effective treatment for mild to moderate depression. A review in 2009 also concluded  that the herb was helpful in treating severe depression. Research shows that St. John’s wort works on neurotransmitter levels (e. g. serotonin) in several different ways. ■ Viral infection St. John’s wort
extracts (particularly hypericin, the
red pigment found in the petals and leaves) have strong antiviral activity, notably against influenza, herpes, and hepatitis B and C. ■ Safety St. John’s wort rarely
causes side effects itself, but
it does interact with certain conventional medicines, mostly increasing the rate at which they
are broken down by the liver. This changes the amount of the drug present in the bloodstream, significantly reducing its effectiveness. In rare situations,
this can be life threatening. Traditional &
Current Uses
■ Nerve tonic The herb acts as a
restorative and neuroprotective,
helping to reverse long-term nervous exhaustion and lowered mood. It can prove useful in seasonal affective disorder and chronic anxiety, and improves sleep quality. ■ Menopause The herb is
considered a specific for the lowered mood that can accompany menopause, often combined with black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa,  p. 79) in such cases. ■ Tissue healing The red infused
oil has potent wound-healing properties and historically has been used to heal knife and stab wounds. Nowadays, St. John’s wort oil is more commonly used to promote healing after surgery and minor burns. The oil can be particularly helpful  in relieving neuralgia—shingles, sciatica, and toothache being  common applications. Self-help Uses
■ Anxiety, depression & tension,
 p. 308. Parts Used
Key Preparations & Their UsesFlowering tops are
picked when the flowers have opened. Fresh
flowering tops
Infusion (to make, p. 291), Drink 1/2 cup (100 ml) daily as a digestive tonic. Cream (to make, p. 296). For
cramps or neuralgia, rub onto  the affected part. Infused oil Make by steeping the herb  in oil for 6 weeks  (see p. 294). Dab  onto minor wounds and burns. ■ Back pain, p. 313. ■ Bites & stings, p. 303. ■ Cold sores, chicken pox, &
shingles, p. 304. ■ Depression & decreased vitality
due to menopause, p. 316. ■ Neuralgia, p.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the primary use of St. John's Wort?,
A: Treatment of mild to moderate depression.
Q: What is the primary use of Lavender?,
A: The essential oil of Lavender is an invaluable first-aid remedy for burns and wounds.
Q: What is the primary use of Flaxseed?,
A: Flaxseed has been used as a laxative, especially in chronic constipation.
Q: What is the primary use of Goji Berry?,
A: Goji Berry has been used in Chinese medicine for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Q: What is the primary use of Ginseng?,
A: Ginseng is used as an adaptogenic tonic to improve mental and physical stamina.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>■ Anxiety A 2003 review of kava
found that “compared with placebo, kava extract is an effective symptomatic treatment for anxiety.” The authors commented that “few adverse events were reported in the reviewed trials.” Kava is nonaddictive, and clinical evidence suggests it is also  a safe and effective treatment for anxiety linked with depression,  for insomnia, and for pain relief. Traditional &
Current Uses
■ Traditional aphrodisiac Kava
is valued in the South Sea Islands as a calming and stimulating intoxicant. It produces a euphoric state when taken in large quantities. ■ Relaxing remedy Kava is a safe
and proven remedy for anxiety that does not cause drowsiness or affect the ability to operate machinery. It is valuable for treating muscle tension as well as emotional stress. ■ Pain relief With its tonic,
strengthening, and mildly analgesic properties, kava is a good remedy  for chronic pain, helping to reduce sensitivity and to relax muscles that are tensed in response to pain. ■ Arthritic conditions The
analgesic and cleansing diuretic effect of Kava often makes it a beneficial herb for treating rheumatic and arthritic problems such as gout. It helps to bring relief from pain and  to remove waste products from the affected joint. ■ Antiseptic Kava is routinely used
by peoples of the South Pacific to treat infection, especially where pain is a key symptom. In New Guinea,  it is taken to soothe and treat sore throats and to relieve toothache. It makes a valuable urinary antiseptic and will help in treating cystitis, urethritis, urinary frequency, and bladder irritability. ■ External uses The herb makes
a useful analgesic mouthwash for treating toothache and mouth ulcers. Root relieves pain and
counters urinary infections. Dried rootTraditionally the root is
chewed and fermented with saliva  QCautions Do not exceed recommended dosage or take for more than
2 months at a time. Use water-based extracts. Do not take during pregnancy. If there is a history of liver disease, take only on professional advice. Subject to  legal restrictions in many countries. Infusion (to make, p. 291). To relieve anxiety and muscle  tension, drink
1⁄3 cup (75 ml) a day. US_122-123_Piper_Plantago.indd   122 26/02/16   3:59 pm123Plantago spp. Poultice  For boils, mix 5 g of powdered husks with sufficient infusion of calendula
to make a thick paste. Apply ( see p. 295) 3 times a day. Key medicinal plants Plantago spp. (Plantaginaceae)
Psyllium, Ispaghula (Hindi), Flea Seed
Produced by several Plantago  species— P. ovata, P. psyllium,
and P. indica —psyllium has been used as a safe and
effective laxative for thousands of years in Europe,
North Africa, and Asia. Given their small size and brown
color, psyllium husks and seeds have been mistaken for
fleas, hence their folk name flea seed. Bland-tasting, they
swell when moistened, and have a jellylike consistency
in the mouth. Habitat & Cultivation
The three species that produce
psyllium grow throughout southern
Europe, North Africa, and Asia,
especially in India, and are extensively
cultivated. They are propagated from
seed in spring and require plenty of
sun. The seeds are harvested when
ripe in late summer and early autumn. Related Species
Common plantain ( P. major, p. 251)
is prescribed for diarrhea and
irritable bowel syndrome. Che qian zi
(P. asiatica ) is used in China as a
diuretic, for diarrhea, and for
bronchial congestion. The powdered
husk is given late in pregnancy to aid
normal presentation of the fetus
(head-down position in the uterus). Key Constituents
■ Mucilage (arabinoxylan)
■ Fixed oil (2.


 Saussarine depresses the parasympathetic
nervous system.Saponaria officinalis
(Caryophyllaceae)
Soapwort
Description  Perennial growing to a height of
3 ft (1 m). Soapwort has lance-shaped leaves and
clusters of delicate pink 5-petaled tubular flowers. Habitat & Cultivation  Native to temperate
regions of Europe, Asia, and North America,
soapwort thrives in open woodland areas and
on railroad embankments. It has been widely
cultivated as a garden plant. The herb is gathered
while in flower in summer; the root is unearthed
in autumn. Parts Used  Root, aerial parts. Constituents  All parts of soapwort contain
saponins (around 5%), resin, and a small quantity
of volatile oil. History & Folklore  Soapwort has mostly
been used as a substitute for soap, especially in
washing clothes. Boerhaave (1668–1738), a Dutch
physician, recommended soapwort as a treatment
for jaundice. Medicinal Actions & Uses Soapwort’s
main internal use is as an expectorant. Its strongly
irritant action within the gut is thought to stimulate
the cough reflex and increase the production of a
more fluid mucus within the respiratory passages. Consequently, the plant is prescribed for bronchitis,
coughs, and some cases of asthma. Soapwort may
be taken for other problems, including rheumatic Soapwort  is an expectorant
plant used to relieve
bronchitis and coughs.Winter savory  helps
to alleviate flatulence,
indigestion, and colic. Satureja montana  (Lamiaceae)
Winter Savory
Description  Semi-evergreen aromatic herb
growing to 16 in (40 cm). Has lance-shaped leaves
and white-pink flowers appearing in clusters. Habitat & Cultivation  Native to southern
Europe, winter savory thrives in sunny, well-drained
sites. It is commonly cultivated as a garden herb. The flowering tops are collected in summer. Parts Used  Flowering tops, essential oil. US_266-283_Sanguinaria_Ziziphus_jujuba.indd   267 26/02/16   12:48 pm
268
other medicinal plantsSchizonepeta tenuifolia
History & Folklore  Kuth root has been used
in Indian medicine for at least 2,500 years. It has
also been exported to China and the Middle East. The fragrant root is often used in perfumery. In India, it is valued as an aphrodisiac and for its reputed ability to prevent gray hair. Medicinal Actions & Uses  Kuth is used in
the Ayurvedic and Unani Tibb traditions in India  for its tonic, stimulant, and antiseptic properties. The root is commonly taken, in combination with other herbs, for respiratory system problems such as bronchitis, asthma, and coughs. It is also used to treat cholera. Related species S. amara is used in Mongolian
herbal medicine to treat bacterial infections and gallbladder disease. Caution  Do not take kuth essential oil internally.nodes of the neck, infected with tuberculosis, swell to form hard protruding lumps beneath the skin. Figwort root resembles these swollen glands and therefore, according to the Doctrine of Signatures (which holds that a plant’s appearance indicates  the ailments it treats), the herb was considered  to be an appropriate remedy for treating scrofula. Indeed, in the 16th and 17th centuries, figwort was esteemed as the best medicinal plant to help relieve all manner of swellings and tumors. Medicinal Actions & Uses  Figwort is an
herb that supports detoxification of the body  and may be used as a treatment for various types of skin conditions. T aken internally as an infusion  or applied externally, figwort is of value in treating chronic skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. Applied externally, it will also help speed the healing of burns, wounds, hemorrhoids, and ulcers. The traditional use of figwort as a treatment for swellings and tumors continues in Europe to this day. The herb is also mildly diuretic, and it is reputed to be effective when used to expel worms. Related Species Water figwort (S. aquatica),
another plant that is native to Europe, has similar properties, as does the American S. marylandica. In China, S. ningopoensis is used to treat infections  and to clear toxicity. Caution  Do not take figwort if suffering from
a heart condition.Hartstongue is found growing in shady woodland sites across
the northern hemisphere. Constituents Hartstongue contains tannins,
mucilage, and flavonoids (including leucodelphidin). History & Folklore  Hartstongue has been
prescribed as a treatment for diarrhea and
dysentery for at least 2,000 years. In Wales and  the Scottish Highlands, it was traditionally used as  a poultice for wounds, scalds, and burns, and as an ointment for hemorrhoids. In Japan, the fronds were smoked by the Ainu people. Medicinal Actions & Uses  Hartstongue was
valued in the past for its ability to heal wounds, but today it is employed chiefly as a mild astringent. It  is sometimes used in the treatment of diarrhea  and IBS, and it may be of benefit to the liver and spleen. Hartstongue appears to have expectorant properties, and it is also mildly diuretic. Scrophularia nodosa
(Scrophulariaceae)
Figwort
Description  Upright perennial herb growing
to 3 ft (1 m). Has a square stem, oval leaves, small
round brown flowers in clusters, and green  seed capsules. Habitat & Cultivation  Native to Europe,
Central Asia, and North America, figwort thrives  in wet or damp places, in open woodland, on riverbanks, and alongside ditches. The herb is gathered in the summer while in flower. Parts Used  Aerial parts. Constituents  Figwort contains iridoids
(including aucubin, harpagoside, and acetyl  harpagide), flavonoids, cardioactive glycosides,  and phenolic acids. Harpagoside and harpagide  are thought to account for its antiarthritic activity. History & Folklore  Figwort’s genus name,
Scrophularia, alludes to the plant’s age-old use as a treatment for scrofula. In this condition, the lymph Schizonepeta tenuifolia
(Lamiaceae)
Jing Jie
Description  Perennial plant growing to 26 ft
(8 m) with upright square stems, lance-shaped
leaves, and whorls of small flowers. Habitat & Cultivation  Native to the Far East,
jing jie is widely cultivated in eastern China. The aerial parts of the plant are gathered in autumn. Parts Used  Aerial parts. Constituents  Jing jie contains a volatile oil,
the main constituents of which are menthone  and limonene. Medicinal Actions & Uses  In the Chinese
tradition, jing jie is valued as an aromatic and warming herb. It is taken to alleviate skin conditions such as boils and itchiness. Jing jie also induces sweating and is used to treat fever and chills, and  as a remedy for measles. It is often combined with bo he (Mentha haplocalyx, p. 234). Research  Chinese studies have confirmed jing jie’s
ability to increase blood flow in the vessels just beneath the skin. Scolopendrium vulgare
(Polypodiaceae)
Hartstongue
Description  Evergreen fern growing to 2 ft
(60 cm). Has long, tongue-shaped fronds with twin
rows of spores on the underside. Habitat & Cultivation  Hartstongue is found
throughout much of Europe, North Africa, East Asia, and North America. It prefers shaded sites  in woodlands and on banks and walls. The fronds are gathered throughout the summer. Parts Used  Fronds.Selenicereus grandiflorus
(Cactaceae)
Night-blooming
Cereus
Description  Climbing multibranched perennial
cactus with upright cylindrical stems and aerial
roots. Produces large flowerbuds opening into night-blooming white flowers that grow to 8 in  (20 cm) across, and red oval fruit. Habitat & Cultivation  Native to Mexico
and Central America, night-blooming cereus is now rarely found in the wild. It is cultivated both as an ornamental and a medicinal plant. The flowers and young stems are gathered in summer. Parts Used  Flowers, young stems. Constituents  Night-blooming cereus contains
alkaloids (including cactine), flavonoids (isorhamnetin), and a pigment. Cactine’s cardiotonic effect is considered similar to that of cardiac glycosides (see
foxglove, Digitalis species, p. 202). Medicinal Actions & Uses As it is in short
supply, night-blooming cereus is little used at present, but it is a valuable remedy for the heart. It stimulates the action of the heart, increasing the strength of contractions while slowing heart rate. It is prescribed as a treatment for various conditions,
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 the chiropractor three
times a week, a 100-mile trip. After a few calls, h e told us about Dr. Kelley and advised both my
sister and me to go to him, as she had had surgery and they found cancer. In June we made our
first call to Dr. Kelley. By this time the lump in my breast was 1-3/4 inches across and there
were numerous small ones and even some in the other  breast and more digestive disturbances. Looking back now, I can see the Lord leading me to study about nutrition so I would be prepared
to know what I needed when Dr. Kelley set up our nu tritional plan. I told our children of the
lump in my breast and our plans to go to Texas to s ee Dr. Kelley. From the beginning, I had the
assurance that I was doing the right thing. I had a ccepted Christ as my Saviour and I knew His perfect peace and was assured of His leading. Our y oungest daughter made it plain she thought I
should go to a medical doctor. My husband was doubt ful, but let me do what I wanted to do. I ordered Dr. Kelley’s book, One Answer to Cancer  and started the beginning of the treatment. This looked like a large undertaking. Dr. Kelley wa s a long way off and would be hard to contact
regarding problems from day to day. Still I never d oubted that this was the way I should go. I
have doctored my children for 18 years with medical  doctors and medicines and never had any
help. This had to be the better way. I never told m y family doctor about the lump in my breast. The only one who knew of it was the doctor who had refused me the insurance policy. When we went to Dr. Kelley for our test, he counsel ed us as long as we had questions. We left
his office with our programs to follow. My sister a nd I studied our books all the way home,
which was a three-day trip. Dr. Kelley had told us in his book what to expect, how we would feel
and what our body reactions would be, so we would b e prepared to know what was happening. Whenever we had doubts, we kept remembering that Dr. Kelley had this and he knows what to
do. This was our confidence. I bought a juicer and made carrot and celery juice several times a day. That took a lot of time. Preparing all of the fresh vegetables takes time. B ut, I had my own garden for years so I knew
how much work it is to raise and prepare vegetables  for the table. Now we were eating
everything raw possible. Even my family cooperated. Within two weeks, my digestive disturbances were be tter. At first I’d go out and work awhile
and come in to fix carrot juice and lay down to res t. Then get up and go out again to finish the
jobs. My family helped carry the water and feed for  the chickens, but I still raised and dressed
150 chickens that first summer. In six weeks, I fel t really good. I didn’t have any of the things
that Dr. Kelley had written in the book that I migh t have. My body responded quickly and I
began to regain my strength that I hadn’t had for m onths. I Never Ate One Thing  I was not
supposed to eat. I took my nutrition exactly as he told me. I have always been a determined
person. I did everything as near right as I could o r knew to do. This helped me in my diet. If I
had even once eaten sweets or anything that was on the list of "no-no’s," I wouldn’t have been
able to win the game. That’s what you need — determ ination to follow the rules. In six months the lumps in my breasts were gone. I felt much better than I had before. I had not
had surgery and the awful ordeal of that, or intrav enous feeding, and I still had a whole body. I
was telling everyone to eat right. But I did not te ll anyone (outside of my family) that I had
cancer. People knew I had been really sick, but not  what was really wrong with me. I guess I
wanted to be sure myself that I could do it before I would tell anyone you could lick cancer with
proper lifestyle and nutrition. I continued chiropr actic treatment for years, and still do. Mostly
when I talk to people about eating properly — not e ating food with preservatives, eating raw
foods instead of cooked ones — they make light of i t and never really listen. Yet, many call me
with all of their ills and ask me what they should do. Some I can advise and some don’t believe
what you say anyway. Three years later in March, I applied for another i nsurance policy with another company. I told
him I had been refused a policy because of the lump s in my breast. He sent me for another health examination with another doctor. I told this doctor  also about the lumps — that I did not go to a
doctor but I started taking nutrition and eating ra w foods, etc. and the lumps went away. He
couldn’t find any lumps. They X-rayed my chest and found nothing. Yet he would not believe
the nutrition had anything to do with it. He told m e I was in excellent health and I got the
insurance policy. It was a much larger policy than the one I had been refused because of the
lumps in my breast. In July after the X-rays, I noticed the lumps in my  breast again. I had just read an article in the
paper that they were finding "hard evidence that X- rays are actually causing cancer." On July 20,
1976, when I discovered the lumps back again, I imm ediately went back on my original schedule
and diet and within 6 months my lumps were gone aga in. My advice to others would be — don’t
get X-rays taken. The radiation exposure is too dan gerous. After 5 years with Dr. Kelley, I do not need tests as often as I did. I follow his diet list and my
own home grown foods when possible. I continue to t ake all kinds of nutrition as he
recommends. I am not as strict with my diet as I wa s the first three years but when I don’t eat
right, or stop the nutrition, I don’t feel good and  I know what to do to get better again. Dr. Kelley
has answered personally all my letters to him about  health problems that come up. He takes my
telephone calls when I need to know something right  away. Good health is something you need
to work at daily. Dr. Kelley’s advice works. My ill ness has given my husband and me a better,
closer relationship than we have ever known. I know  Metabolic Medicine works. It did for me. Dr. Kelley:  "It’s hard to appreciate the sorts of obstacles pa tients had to overcome to see me as a
clinician. First of all, I am not a medical doctor I am a dentist. Second, my office was
unbelievably unacceptable when compared to where a lot of these people had gone — to the
great clinics and hospitals of our world. They real ly had to lower themselves to come into my
meager surroundings. While adequately appointed and  kept immaculately clean by my
receptionist, there certainly was no pretension in any respect. On many occasions, people would
drive up in their Cadillac or Rolls Royce and drive  away because they thought that they couldn’t
possibly find anything of worth in such an unpreten tious office." Pancreatic Cancer
Donnella Z., Amarillo, TX
8-Year Victory Over Pancreatic Cancer
The parents of the patient relate this testimony. Female: age 27, no history of smoking, drinking or drugs; attack of hypoglycemia between ages
of 15-17. November 1973 (when D was 20) was our first indicat ion of a problem. D was stricken with
aches and pains and fever. A 3-day flu had been hit ting our area with similar symptoms so at this
point we were not overly concerned. After several d ays of unsuccessfully trying to keep her
temperature down, we decided this was something oth er than the flu. At the emergency receiving room of our hospital, chest X-rays, blood tests and  urinalysis failed to locate her problem. Her
temperature range for a 24-hour period went from be low normal to 106ºF. We were referred to a
M.D. who specialized in internal medicine. Thus began a nightmare that lasted many weeks. Test ing for one week as an outpatient ended in
no answers. She was rapidly going downhill — weaken ed by the many hospital trips. We were
advised to admit her into the hospital for extensiv e testing. Up to this point in our lives we had
never even considered the fact that anyone could be  this sick and not have a physician give the
reason. We feared in the beginning a serious diseas e, but as time went on we would have
welcomed anything that would have been a concrete a nswer. Watching D dying with no apparent
reason left us quite helpless except for our faith in God. As time went on we found ourselves
doing more praying and less reaching out to Man for  answers. We needed a miracle and we had
no doubt where that would come from. Biopsies, scans, X-rays, bone marrow


 com plex
and sophisticated —and that the Soul is even bigger  and more sophisticated than the Mind. In this moment, as you face all the changes that are occurring in your life, this is the best
news you could ever receive. Why. Because it gives you tools you nev er thought you had. Because it reverses the standard medical model, putting thoughts before  emotions, rather
than after them —meaning that we are in charge here, since thoughts are changeable. Just a while ago we talked about changing your emotions. I said that changing emotions
was the way to change Change Itself. I’m now going to tell you how  you can change
emotions. Change your thoughts. Whereas the Heart is used to being
the only place where Love is found
a Mind full of joy
draws the Heart like a moth,
into a surprisingly different  flame. A flame where nothing burns —
no wings are forfeited. As if God stretches the length of The Home
to abide in every room at once,
simply
because
We
can
*
—‘A Mind Full of Joy’  © 2007 Em Claire  7. THE THIRD CHANGE
YOU MAY N OT BE  able to change the fact that things are changing, but you can change your
thought  about the things that are changing. Not only is this possible, it is next on the list of Nine Changes That Can Change
Everything. CHANGE #3:
Change your choice of thoug hts
Thought is an idea that you are making up. The change that is occurring in your life is not
something you are making up, but your thought about it is. That thought often bears no
relationship to ultimate reality, it often bears no relationship to observed reality, yet it
often does bear a relatio nship to distorted reality. In fact, it often creates  it. Oh-oh, this is Something Big here. I’m thinking we should not just fly right past what was
just said. Let’s look at it more closely. What I said was. “Your thought is something you are making u p. It often bears no relationship to ultimate
reality, it often bears no relationship to observed reality, yet it often does bear a
relationship to distorted reality.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the author suggesting is the source of emotions?,
A: According to the author, emotions are not something that just happen to us, but rather they are chosen by our thoughts.
Q: What is the author's claim about the relationship between thoughts and emotions?,
A: The author is saying that thoughts produce emotions, and that we have the power to change our emotions by changing our thoughts.
Q: What is the author's main point about the nature of reality?,
A: The author is emphasizing that reality is created by conditions and occurrences inside of one's mind, and that we have the power to change our reality by changing our thoughts and emotions.
Q: What is the author's message about the ego?,
A: The author is saying that the ego is not in control, but rather we are, and that we have the power to change our emotions and experiences.
Q: What is the author's main message about the nature of truth?,
A: The author is suggesting that there are different levels of truth, including Apparent Truth, Imagined Truth, and Actual Truth, and that we have the power to choose which truth to believe, which can change our experience and reality.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>then, put it on the
back burner and let it simmer. Only if you’re ready to go on, drop do wn to... WHAT DO WE HAVE TO GO ON? Are you able to see yet how any of this could apply to you? Are you starting to put
together how your experience of what is happening right now in your life could be changed
dramatically by understanding —and then using —the mechanism I’ve been describing
here? All you have to do is change your innermost truth about what is happening. Begin your
thinking in a new place. Yet here is a new challenge.... There is no clean starting point. No fresh perspective. Someone once  said, “Within human life no fresh perspective is possible after Day One.”
That may be a bit of an exaggeration, but the point is clear. We are almost always coming
from Prior Data when considering any given moment. How else could it be? We have
nothing to  go on  except what’s been going on. Or do we...? What creates your thought is the “truth” you buy into. And what determines the truth
you buy into —Apparent Truth or Imagined Truth —is which past data you look at. Here we go, deeper and deeper down the r abbit hole. Soon the Mad Hatter will appear,
swearing to us that what is so is not so, and that what is not so is so. Here we go, deeper
and deeper into the Matrix. Soon the Man in the White Suit will take us to the White Room
with all the television scree ns and explain it all to us.... What we will learn is not only that it is from your Past Data that your innermost truth
emerges, but from the choice you make  of the Past Data you select to look at. During the truth -creation process (yes, your mind creat es the truth, it does not observe
it) the mind travels backward in time to retrieve every piece of data from all previous
moments that look, feel, taste, sound, or smell like this moment. If the mind finds a match, it
compares the two data to see just how close the match is, then adds to the present moment
all information from the past that it considers relevant, thereby creating a whole new set of
data not at all resembling the data that was originally observed. This revised and supplemented data is enormo usly influential in producing what you
call your “experience.” Your “reality” is not what you are seeing, but what you think  you are
seeing after you have added past data. It is based on the “truth” that your mind has
extracted from your Past Data and expo rted to the Present Moment. It is “reality” as you
have experienced it. Ten other people may have experienced it in ten other ways. This is
important to always keep in mind. To always  keep in mind. Now comes the tricky part. The fact is that you hold in yo ur mind two kinds  of Past Data. I’m going to call this Judged Past Data  and Factual Past Data. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if things just came in ones? But no, we have to have the Triune
Reality and the Three Brands of Truth, and now we get down to the two ki nds of Past Data. But at least this is the bottom of it. This is the real culprit. If there were only one kind of Past Data we would have only one brand of Truth and only
one version of Reality. So at least now we know what the problem is! Now... Judged  Past Data can contain what you call Good Memories or Bad Memories,
the labels depending upon how you judged the events that originally produced those
memories... which, of course, was a judgment based on prior  events viewed within the
context of prior  Judged Past Data... which, in turn, was based on even more prior events... and so on, right back to your birth —and beyond. (Yes, you began taking in data about
what was going on around you in the womb.) An example of Judged Past Data: the breakup of a romantic relationship is painful. An example of Factual Past Data: the breakup of a relationship is the end of the time that
two people will spend together in intimate living arrangements. This can be either “bad” or
“good”... or neither, but just wha t’s so. All of this stuff is rolling around in your mind all of the time. It resides there, and it
cannot be deleted. There is no delete button on this computer. Your mind will “bring to
front” this Past Data the moment any Present Data looks even a little like it. You will then
make an assessment of the Present Data based on prior data that you, and only you,
possess. Nobody else is walking around with your past. Nobody else has your history. This means that no one else in the universe can encounter, understand, or experience
anything at all in precisely the way you do. Not so long as you stay in your mind. In strictly
literal terms, it is impossible to have a “meeting of minds.” You can, howev er, have a
blending of souls. This is the blessed relationship for which every human yearns. This is
where the truth is known. Humans yearn for this blessed relationship because they have a
cellular awareness that not only is it possible, not only has it h appened, but it is happening
right now. The only thing standing in the way of our experiencing  this relationship is the
Emotion that is based on the Thought that is based on the Truth that is based on Judged
Past Data. How is it possible for the soul to si destep this Line of Causality when the mind
apparently cannot? Simple. In Ultimate Reality (where the soul resides) there is no such
thing as Past Data. It is always Right Here, Right Now. Ah, but that is a whole different discussion, saved for part 2. Returning to the human experience of what is happening in most people’s lives, we see
that our minds are constantly rolling around in Judged


 true self is changeless and unattached, while the ego-personality is constantly seeking external validation and attachment.
Q: What is the goal of the true self, according to the text?,
A: To bring total fulfillment
Q: What is the implication of the direct path, according to the author?,
A: The direct path is not a means to achieve a specific goal or reward, but rather a shift in perspective, allowing one to see the world in a new light.
Q: What is the author's view on the concept of self-regulation in the universe?,
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matter enough  to millions of people, just as fantasy foot ball and
adding more guns to their co llection matter enough to millions of
others. “So what?” is highly personal and unpredictable, but it is
also ruthless. Until something matters enough, we won’t change
our accustomed way of life. Here’s m y answ er to “So wha t?” as it applies to the direct path. In a very real  way, becoming metahuman is about elim inating
everything that is unnecessa ry for our species. Such a process isalready under way by bits and pieces. The modern world has
eradicated—or is in the process of eradicating—many things that
Homo sapiens  can do without. It would have seemed impossible
once to  do without religion, j udging by how a belief in God or the
gods lay at the heart of every ancient culture. But th ere are
millions of people who have adopted a secular worldview, placed
their faith in science, and live without a sense of loss in the
absence of religion. We can  argue forever over whether religion is good or bad for
society, and over every other thing that is in flux. From the
viewpoint of metahuman, however, stripping away all the things
that Homo sapiens  d oesn’t need a nymore is essential. The illusion
is g etting thinner, so to spe ak. Mental constructs like war and
poverty are no longer cons idered facts of life humanity must
accept. Why not get rid of th e whole illusion, then? Why not do it
simply, completely, and with the least discomfort possible? Once yo u elim inate everythin g that isn’t real, what’s left must
be r eal. The dir ect path accords with this notion. It holds t hat only
one thi ng is real if everything unreal is taken away: the sense of
self. Ev ery life has its own priorities. One person’s suffer ing may
be r ooted in po verty, while another person’s suffering is rooted in
sickness, a bad relationship, or lonely old age. Nothing is more tangled and chaotic than virtual reality. The
process of dismantling every  cause of suffering is too complex to
figure o ut in advance. The only realistic answer is to allow the
illusion to dissolve as effortlessly as it developed in the first place. This is what the direct path is all about; this is what sets  it apart
from every other scheme for the improvement of human existence. It se ems too g ood to be true that mind-forged manacles will
simply drop away of their o wn accord. But that’s exactly what
Rumi m eant w hen he declared that the jail cell is open. S ince we
are alre ady fre e, there is no effort needed to get free. You are free
once you base your life on one thing, your sense of self. But as things stand, the sense of self is almost t otally
overlooked. Woody Allen’s 1 983 movie, Zelig, depicted its title
character as a kind of historical phantom. Even though he was
totally insignificant, Leonard Zelig was a human chameleon. Hehad the ability to melt into his surroundings completely. The
movie t akes pla ce in the 1920 s and 1930s, and the novelist  F. Scott
Fitzgerald is the first to notic e Zelig’s amazing transformations. At
a Great Gatsby –like party, Zelig is in the liv ing room talking in a
refined Boston accent and upholding Republican values, while
later in the k itchen he comes off as a common man with
Democratic ideas. Somehow Zelig is everybod y and nobody, everywhere  and
nowhere. That’s a parable for the sense of self. It is present in
every experience but melts invisibly into the backgroun d—until
you star t payin g attention to it. Then the sense of self, un likely as
this seems, takes center stage. The firs t step is to begin to n otice your sense of self. Imag ine a
debating society where one side is defending a controversial
position on the Middle East conflict, abortion rights, or racism. See yourself standing up and delivering an eloquent argument on
one side. Let’s say you vehe mently oppose racism, beli eve in a
two-state solution for the Palestinians, and support a woman’s
right to have an abortion. Now pu t yourself on the opp osing side and make exactly the
contrary argument for each issue. It might help if the contrary
position is outrageous—you might see yourself defend ing the
necessity to ban all abortions or supporting the terrorists who
deny the right of Israel to exist. Even though you will experience
resistance in abandoning the  side you actually believe in, debaters
do it all the time. They shift perspective from pro to co n at the
drop of a hat. This ability to s hift perspectives is beyond any set of
beliefs. We can put on any coat we want to wear. Yet whether you
speak up for i deas you love or ideas you hate, you  are always
present. Your sense of self is independent of anything you think or
say. Next ex ample: Take any common object in your house and
touch it. Is it you who touched it? Anyone will automatic ally say
yes. Lo ok at the same objec t. Is it you who sees it? Yes again. There is no time in the history of humankind when the  answer
would be different. What kee ps changing is our mental m odel of
what it means to touch and  see an object. In prehistory, before
language arose, there was no explanation for seeing and to uching.In a n ag e of faith, when dead flesh, the body, was animate d by the
soul, it was God who ma de sensation possible. Today, the
experience of seeing and touching is ascribed to the central
nervous system and the activity of the brain in receiving sensory
data from the world “out there.”
Yet if you don’t bother with any of these explanations, th ere is
only the self having an experi ence. You can modify this ex ercise in
other w ays. In medical school, students are taught that bodily
sensations reach the brain through a spidery web of afferent
nerves running everywhere. If you touch your hand or lift your
arm, the signals from affere nt nerves are responsible for feeling
the experience. Every signal is like an Inca runner dashing from a
remote region to the Andes to the emperor in the royal city of
Cuzco. The information from afferent nerves is constantly flowing,
so w hy don’t w e feel every limb’s weight, position, warmth, and
the like all the time? Sit in your chair and let your attenti on roam
from the top of your head to your nose, then to your heart, then to
the tips of your toes. If I ask, “Who is roaming from one sensation to another? ” you
will sur ely answ er, “I am.” Th e self selects whatever it wan ts to pay
attention to. Therefore, the self is not bound by the activity of the
nervous system. It is present no matter which nerve cells are
firing. One fin al exam ple: If you clos e your eyes and see the color blue,
this exp erience is happening  in your awareness. If you open your
eyes and gaze at the blue sky, where is the blueness? It i s still in
your awareness. The experience of blue “in here” and blue “out
there” o ccurs in the same p lace. When you handle an object or
smell it or hea r it, you can remember those sensations. Did the
sensations travel from the outside world to your inside world? We
assume they did. Sitting arou nd a warm campfire and wat ching its
flickering flames is different from remembering the warmth and
the flickering flames. But both experiences happen in awareness. Hearing a bang in your head and hearing a car backfire on the
street are two different experiences, but they share the undeniable
fact that both occur in awareness. If awa reness is present both inside and outside, it is
independent of space. Likewi se, the campfire you sat beside mighthave be en in childhood, while the memory of it is now. Since
awareness was registering th e campfire both then and now, it is
independent o f time. Once you see that awareness isn’t


	manifests	outwardly	in	a	body	that	does	not	age	as	quickly	and	is	more
naturally	beautiful. Now	that	you	have	information	about	general	shifts,	here	you’ll	learn	some
very	specific	daily	routines	that	will	give	you	the	most	Radically	Beautiful
results	to	enhance	your	authentic	expression. Here	are	some	things	to
remember	and	some	new	ideas	as	well. Start	the	Day	with
Hot	Water	with	Lemon
You	already	know	how	great	this	is	for	your	digestive	system	and
liver	and	to
support	cleansing. Keep	lemons	stocked	at	home	and	make	this	a	daily	habit! For	even	more	digestive	benefits,	especially	if	you	live	in	a	place	with	cold
winters,	add	some	sliced	ginger	to	this	nourishing	morning	beverage. Drink	a
Glowing	Green	Smoothie	Daily
This	is	a	big	component	of	Kimberly’s	Beauty	Detox	program	and	is	outlined
in	great	detail	in	the	Beauty	Detox	books. Smoothies	are	a	really	efficient	way	to
get	nutrients,	and	blending	abundant	amounts	of	beauty	greens	and	fruit	makes
it
easy	for	you	to	digest	and	absorb	all	those	minerals,	vitamins,	andantioxidants	while	loading	up	your	system	with	fiber. Start	making	it	part	of
your	morning	routine	(see	recipe	on
this	page
)	after	you	drink	your	hot	water
with	lemon. Take	an	Excellent
Probiotic	Supplement	Every
Day
Probiotics	support	optimal	digestion,	leading	to	better	nutrient	absorption	and
more	efficient	expulsion	of	waste. This	is	an	incredibly	important	beauty
supplement. See	the	authors’	websites	for	recommendations	(
deepakchopra. com
,
kimberlysnyder. com
). Become	Veggie-Centric
Make	it	part	of	your	rhythm	to	include	these	key,	fiber-filled	components	into
every	meal,	whether	a	salad,	some	cooked	or	chopped	greens,	or	greens	topped
on	whatever	you	are	eating. No	more	meals	of	just	bread	and	cold	cuts	or	eggs
and	toast. Get	your	veggies	in	at	every	meal	for	alkalizing	balance. Eat
Seeds	Daily
Sprinkle	some	freshly	ground	flaxseeds	onto	your	salads	or	have	some	soaked
chia	seeds	(in	puddings,	salad	dressings,	or	smoothies)	every	day. You	can	also
take	an	algae-based	DHA	and	EPA	supplement. This	will	ensure	you’re	getting
the	proper	level	of	beautifying	omega-3	fats	for	beautiful	skin,	a	balanced
mood,	and	a	healthy	heart.Make
Turmeric	Part	of	Your	Life
If	you	are	new	to	turmeric,	it’s	time	to	start	befriending	it. Pick	up	some
organic,	powdered	turmeric	and	add	a	bit	to	your	evening	tea,	hot	soups,	veggie
dishes,
or	blended	into	salad	dressings	(see	the
Creamy	Masala	Vegetable	Stew
recipe	on
this	page
). Break	Before	Meals
Take	time	before	lunch	and	dinner	and	pause	to	ask	yourself	what	your	body
truly	needs	at	that	meal. At	first	it	might	be	hard	to	listen	to	yourself. You	may
feel	like	you	should	just	go	for	what	you’ve	normally	eaten	in	the	past,	but	as
you	stay	receptive	and	practice	asking	and	listening	to	your	body,	you	will	be
able	to	“hear”	more	intuitively	from	your	body	what	you	need,	and	you	will	feel
more	satisfied	after	eating. Eat	More	Slowly
Take	time	just	to	eat. Don’t	eat	while	reading	or	writing	e-mails	or	during	a
conference	call. Treat	eating	as	sacred	for	better	beauty	digestion. Even	if	it’s
just	a	few	minutes,	take	the	time	for	yourself. Practice
Gratitude
Take	a	moment	for	gratitude	before	each	meal	and	even	snack. Creating	that
feeling	of	gratitude	puts	your	body	and	mind	in	a	calmer,	happier	state,	which
paves	the	path	for	optimal	digestion. Sip	Hot
Herbal	Tea	in	the	Evenings
This	is	soothing,	good	for	digestion,	and	signals	to	your	mind	that	it’s	time	to
start	preparing	for	sleep	and	rejuvenation. Tulsi	(also	known	as	holy	basil)	tea	is
a	particularly	excellent	choice. It’s	an	important	herb	in
Ayurveda,	which	has
been	used	in
India	for	over	5,000	years,	and	is	said	to	help	reduce	stress	and
anxiety. It’s	also	an	adaptogen,	helping	to	balance	the	body	and	protect	it	from
the	effects	of	different	kinds	of	stressors.Try	a	Daily
Fast:	Alkalizing	Foods	Until	Lunch
Some	research	on	intermittent	fasting,	which	means	going	for	prolonged
periods	of	time	without
eating,	shows	that	it	may	help	extend	life	span	and
ameliorate	aging-related	diseases
1
	by	allowing	more	time	for	your	body	to	repair
and	rejuvenate	itself. This	backs	up	the	plan	proposed	in
The
Beauty	Detox
Solution
,	which	encourages	consuming	the
Glowing	Green	Smoothie	(
this	page
)
and	hot	water	with	lemon	in	the	mornings. This	is	essentially	a	type	of	“fast,”
consisting	of	only	alkalizing	foods	that	are	very	easy	to	digest,	until	noon. By
restricting	heavier	foods	for	a	few	hours	in	the	morning	you’re	adding	to	the
hours	since	dinner	the	night	before,	giving	your	body	longer	periods	of
digestive	rest. This	is	easier	on	your	body	than	some	types	of	traditional
intermittent	fasting	that	prescribe	alternating	normal	eating	days	with	whole
fasting	days	on	a	weekly	basis. Although	some	schools	of	thought	favor	frequent	eating,	the	problem	with
that	approach	is	that	your	stomach	doesn’t	have	time	to	properly	empty	and
break	down	a	given	food	or	meal	before	you	give	it	something	else	to	digest. This	can	contribute	to	digestive	overload. Give	your	body	more	of	a	rest,	and
keep	your	mornings	full	of	alkalizing	smoothies,	juices,	fruit,	and	maybe	some
oatmeal,	without	the	digestive	burden	of	very	heavy	or
acidic	foods	right	at	the
start	of	your	day. While	a	late	morning	or	late	afternoon	snack	might	be	warranted,	depending
on	your	constitution,	try	not	to	eat	constantly	all	day	long	(unless	you	have	a
specific	medical	condition	like	hypoglycemia). Be	sure	to	eat	dinner	at	least	3
hours	(ideally)	before	bed. You	want	to	be	sure	to	digest	your	food	thoroughly
before	hitting	the	sack. Eat	in	Order
If	you	have	a	liquid	soup,	it’s	best	to	have	it	at	the	beginning	of	the	meal. The
stomach	will	first	process	and	remove	liquids	before	it	can	really	work	to	break
down	the	solid	food	items. Drinking	a	lot	of	liquids	with	solid	foods	is	not
good	for
digestion	and	can	cause
bloating,	as	liquids	can	dilute	digestive
enzymes	and	slow	digestion. Come	into	meals	hydrated	and	sip	on	liquids	as
needed	while
eating. Start	your	meals	with	fiber-filled,	enzyme-rich	raw	foods
such	as	salads	and	then	move	into	other	items. Avoid	eating	fast-digesting	fruit
at	the	end	of	your	meals	or	for	d


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 participates. Everything that you are
against weakens you in some way. As Paul beseeched us in Romans 12:21,
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. ” You simply need
to forgive, and never let yourself behave in ways which you despise
yourself. An ancient Chinese proverb tells us, “The one who pursues
revenge should dig two graves. ”

Judgment. Blame you can eliminate. Reve nge you can send out of your life. But the best you can do with judgment is to reduce the amount of it in your
daily life. Judgm ent means to view the world as you are, rather than as it is. It is impossible to avoid judgment completely, because virtually every
thought has some judgment in it. To tell yourself that this is a beautiful day
is a judgment. To send someone love is a judgment. To evaluate anyone or
anything is a judgment. Thus, you can only avoid judgment when you avoid
thinking altogether, and that would be absurd. But you can significantly reduce the amount of negative judging  that you
do, and this is a kind of forgiven ess that will help to improve the quality of
your life dramatically. The first thing to remember about judgm ents is that
they do not alter anything or anyone in the universe. Just because you
dislike someone  or react negatively toward some behavior does not change
the person or behavior you are judging. I remind you again to keep in mind
that when you judge another, you do not define that person, you define
yourself. Your judgments only say some thing about you. They describe yourlikes and dislike s. They do not define the person being judged. That person
is defined by his or her own thoughts and actions. Once you recognize this,
you begin replacing your inclination to judge with acceptance, and this is
forgiveness in action. When you accep t others, you no longer experience the hurt that goes with
judging them. When someone acts in a way you find disagreeable,
understand that your hurt, ange r, fear, or any strong emotion is how you
have chosen to process that person’ s behavior. If you are unable or
unwilling to notice that emotion and subsequently let go of it, then it is your
self that is in need of attention. That person’ s behavior has collided with
something unfinished or unac knowledged in your life. Distress at the
person’ s behavio r is your way of avoiding something inside of you. A fine
distinction, perhaps, but a very significant one. Your thoughts about how others are behaving are yours. You own them. You carry around the results of those thoughts. If you do not judge those
around you but instead accept them for precisely where they are on their
own path, eliminating your need to be upset by them, you have put
forgiveness into practice. Forgiveness is really just correctin g our own
misperceptions. You really have nothing to forgive, other than yourself for
having judged or blamed in the first place. All three of these qualities, blame, revenge, and judgment, are deeply
ingrained thinking habits. They develop in a culture which prizes itself on
blaming everyone else for everything that happens, and suing endlessly to
invoke “justice. ” They result from having thoughts of revenge drummed
into your head when you were a child, and justifying it all as “only proper,”
patriotic, or just. Yet all of this behavior is extremely self-de feating and
irresponsible, to say nothing of unenlightened. And it is very stupid—to use
a judgment. Whenever you find yourself caught in this style of behavior, remind
yourself that you are the ultimate victim here. You are allowing your entire
life to be controlled by the beha vior of others, and no matter how much you
may justify it, you are still a slave to the whims of others when you act this
way. As Maslow  reminded us, “There is no such thing as a well-adjusted
slave. ” Such behavior also keep s you in an unawakened state. You cannotget to a sense of purpose and live a life of harmony and balance while
simultaneously allowing someone else to dictate your thoughts and actions. You cannot let your purpose find you, live a spiritual and lovin g existence,
and at the same time blame and judge others, or be motiv ated out of
revenge. Enligh tenment demand s that you take responsibility for your life. Responsibility means literally to respond  with ability. Obviously, this is
impossible when you are disabled by hatred, blame, and revenge. Take a look at the lives of many  who are most admired in history. Those
who were fixed on revenge led us into war after war, killing
indiscriminately, destroying everything in their path, all in the name of
blame and anger. How can anyo ne make a positive contribution and tune in
to the force of love when he is preoccupied with vengeance. Impossible. Listen to the words of those you admire, and rather than put a label on
yourself such as Christian, Jew, Moslem, Buddhist, or whatever, instead
make a commitment to being Christlike, Godlike, Buddhalike, and
Muhammadlike. We, and all of the world, will be much better off for that
commitment, and we will begin living forgiveness every day, rather than
only talking about it in church, and then heading back to our daily lives to
help build more weapons, sue our neighbors, and judge those who are not in
geographic proximity to us. FORGIVENESS

One of the most poignantly memorable covers of a national magazine
appeared severa l years back. It was a picture of Pope John Paul II, sitting in
a dungeon with the man who attempted to assassinate him. That portrait of
forgiveness left a lasting impres sion on me. People whom we consider holy,
or spiritual, or role models of decency always are able to forgive without
qualification or doubt. They do not cloud their consciousness with thoughts
of anger, hatred, and revenge toward those who have attempted to wrong or
harm them. Rather, they provide us with a model of forgiveness that we can
use in our daily lives. Perhaps the picture of Christ forgiving those who are
in the process of torturing and killing him is the most powerful utterance of
this spiritual master. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they
do. ” This is the very essence of Christianity, and yet very few are able to
live up to these words. It is important for each of us to consider the meaning of those words
“they know not what they do. ” People who are inflicting harm  on others
really and truly do not know what they are doing to others. They are always
acting out of their own anger, hatred, blame, or revenge. What they direct at
others says nothing about the others. However, it says something very
powerful about them. This is what you must learn about forgiveness. Those
people who have behaved toward you in any way which you find
disagreeable or hurtful really and truly do not know what they have done to
you. “Why. ” you might reasonably ask. Because they are unable to see that
we are all connected. They are living out of their separateness. They see
themselves as separate from everyone else. They are like that cancer cell in
the body that has no reference to the whole. Because they are composed of
disharmony, they act out on their adjacent fellow humans in the same way
that the cancer cell gobbles up the adjacent cell, ultimately killing the body
and itself in the process. You would not blame a cancer cell for being a
cancer cell, would you. Obvio usly, you would expect it to do precisely
what it has to do, given its makeup. This is true of those who are behaving
in ways which you dislike. They cannot know what they are doing to others,
because they feel no reference to others. They are sendin g out their
disharmony toward you because that is what they have to give away. Hating
them for their behavior is akin to hating moss for growing on a tree and
destroying the appearance of the tree. The moss only knows  how to be
moss, and regar dless of your opinion about how it should not be behaving
in such mosslike ways, it will still continue doing all that it knows how to
do. Victimizers too are acting out on the basis of all that they know, and the
only way you can help them to stop behaving in such ways is to help them
to convert their disharmony into self-acceptance and self-lo ve, so that
eventually that will be all they have to give away. This in no way implies that victimizers should not be held totally
accountable for their actions. But it is you I am talking to here, not the
abuser. Compassion for others is impossible when you are filled with a belief
that you are separate and distinct from other human beings. Once you know,
truly know in your heart, that you are connected to all others,  even those
who behave in evil ways, you then have reference to the entire being called
Human Being. With this new awareness comes the ability to forgive, and
this is why spiritual masters talk about the ability to forgive as a guidingprinciple in life. They know that those who send out hatred are only acting
out from where they are and how they have been thinking up until this


. Jashubhai Bhatta. My blood-pressure went down from 130 to 120 on account of the
first day's fast. However, he permitted to observe fast the next day
also. The second day at 7 a.m.. 1 did not feel any urge for passing
uril'le but felt thirst instead. So the fast began with water. During the
day I drank whatever urine I passed and also drank water as
required. At night the same d6.ctor examined me again and sent the
report to Dr. Jashubhai Bhatta. After the second day's fast, my
blood-pressuer went down from 120 to 108. I asked him to permit
me to fast one more day but he did not give consent because of my
low blood-pressure. So I broke that fast with lentil soup. The urine
rubbing was also discontinued. After that I continued to drink about
4 oz. of urine passed in the morning for four days:
I went to the hospital after five days of the fast. Dr. Jashubahai
and myself were anxious to know the results of two days' fast. No
sooner I entered his room he exclaimed, "Even before the
examination, I can say that your experiment has changed the colour
of your skin; it appears brighter, softer and more alive. I am really
astonished ~t the improvement. I am prepared to give the certificate
that your experiment has proved a success." I replied that the
experiment was not complete and that I could claim my experiment
successful only when the heart trouble also disappeared totally. He examined me. A cardiogram of my heart was taken which
showed a slight improyement. I asked for his permission to go out for
four or five days which he granted most willingly. I did not feel any. EXPERIMENT ON SELF : 79
strain or exertion on going to and returning from the village. It was my first experiment which I do not claim to be com.plete. But it can be said that it proved successful to the extent.It was
carried on. Whoever wishes to try urine therapy, must pro:~ed
methodically. The main cause of my speedy cure was my avOiding
all things injurious to health. Today (in 1959) when I am writing these lines, eight months
have passed since that experiment was undertak~n,?ut the good
results obtained from it still continue. But my desire IS to ~oot ou~
the heart disease which requires one month'~. fast on urme an
water. I am severnty. The chronic disease persiSting for t~e last fou~
years has undermined my physique, the blood-pressures IS.l?w an
the weight has decreased by 60 lbs. In such a condition the
well-wishers and doctors have advised me not to fast more th~n four
or five days. A longer fast, they fear, might result in further d~rease
'of blood-pressure and may create danger to my life. I can not Ignore
their advice and have to yield to their request.. But I continued to drink my urine and also g~t it ru~be~ on my
. bod sometimes and so my heart and kidnyeys are funcuo~mg w~ll. Th/urine passes without any obstrudion··or difficulty a~d IS as cl~a~
as rain water. The body is free from any t_Ype of uneasmess or palnf
it is full of vigour and vitality. The motions are clear. ~n case. o
constipation, I take an enema of water mixed with unne which
clears up the bowels. The appetite is regular. I get se~~n ho~rs.of
sound sleep and can do the work of reading.and.wntlng ~lthout
any strain. The.. ~i~t is light and nourishing. It IS With sal~.one day
and without it on i:he next. Still I cannot say that my heart-trouble has ~one enti.rely. At.the
same time I have full faith that thi~ expenment will certal~ly
remove this my trouble. Twice I put my life in danger ~y resorting
to other treatment. Some doctors brand me a p~opagandlst. But the
truth I have experienced I must give out. I admit that th~ may be
some defect in the application of a teal substance but that~oes not 80 : AUTO-URINE THERAPY
mean that the substance in itself is defective. So I decided to have
another experiment on myself. I began the last one in the beginning
of 1959. I fasted for three days, taking at the same·time all the urine
I passed. My blood-pressure came down from 135 to1 08. I felt
considerable weakness also. The palpitation of the heart became so
low that there was swelling in the ·fiver and it expanded about
three inches. It affected my kindneys also which became irregular. Consequently threre was some obstruction in urination and there
was swelling below the waist. At this stage. I stopped my
experiment. God did not want me to die, so I survied, but suffered a
good deal. The doctors treated me and I was restroed to my
previous condition. Still there was weakness and I was confined to
bed. The condition was unbearable. Yet I was silent as there was no
other way. I was cogitating on my such unsuccessful attempt. Ultimately I
came to pin-point my mistake. As my heart was weak, I should not
have observed complete fast. I should have preserved my strer)gth. Then i.t occurred to me that late Mr. Armstrong had cured a patient
of heart-disease in 12 weeks by prescribing him his urine for internal
as well external use but he was not advised to observe complete fast. He lived on one meal a day. This illustration showed me the way
and I felt satisfied. So far I was maintaining the heart-beats in order
by taking two tablets of Diazoxine every day. Now I gathered
courage and began a long new experiment. The idea of fast was
given up. In the beginning I was taking two tablets a day. Now I
discontinued the morning tablet and began to take urine regularly..After two months, I felt that the condition of the heart was steady.. At
this stage I gave up evening tablet also and replaced it by urine. Four
months have passed smoothly. I feel myself healthier. The condition
of the h.eart is normal without the help of and medicine. The
physicians hold that Diazoxine is and effective medicine for the
control of the movement of the heart. But I feel that since I replaced
the medicine by urine, my heart is working even better. last
monsoon continued comparatively for a longer period and the WEKNESS OF HEART : 81
. d nu~ber of people caught cold but
winter was ~lso severe. ~ goo from its adverse effect. Not only
h h -ld 1 was qUite secure d
even t oug c d'.'shed but 1 felt myself stronger an
the strengt~ of th~ he~rt t~~ ~~:;~~ree ~ears. Even then I can not say
in better vigour ~ an m_ I t The heart-trouble has not yet
that may expenment IS comp ehe.l I can now say that this
I d. ared Nevert e ess,
complete y lsappe. rouble completely. My heart-trouble has
treatment can root ouht the t t t that I am gradually increasing my been lessened to sue an ex en
activities taking full care of my health.. h t
' •1 • h d to pomt out t a B. ·ng the above account in detal s, I WIS e b
Y. glvl heart-disease should not be advised to o serve ~
a pat1ent of. h' hys·lcal strength Moreover, tt f H ust maintam IS P ·
complete ast. e m.. if not more effective, at least, as
has been proved _that u~me als~. ~~ doctors hold that it checks the
much as Diazoxme, a o~t w. IC ·s a pure vegetable product. It is
k f th heart D1azoxme I.. hi wea ness o e ·.. 1• d by experience that it 1s h1g Y h andl have rea 1ze
1 used everyw ere bl The urine treatment is in its i:~fancy, on y
effective in heart-trou e. f.t go and what can be achieved the future can say how ar can 1
through it. CHAPTER II
WEAKNESS OF HEART
Shri Pranlal N. Modi of Bo~ba{' age~x~~~::~~~ ~:~~~ ~~~:
weakness of heart. He read a ou ":'Y and wrote to me a letter :
treatment in Sansar, a ~onthlyl ~aJ~~~~~ur article are visible in my
nAil the symptoms you. :vJ r~eas:me medidne by the doctor. I got
body. I was also pr~scn e t. 1955 Now witli the second attack I
the first attack of this trouble m. · k


ing	story:
Dawn	J.	was	a	devout	Catholic	who	as	a	young	woman	had	prayed	for	a
vision	of	the	Virgin	Mary. Soon	after	she	left	her	parents’	house,	she
experienced	an	actual	visitation. This	created	a	sense	of	awe	and	humility;	she
hardly	felt	worthy	to	behold	the	Mother	of	God	in	the	flesh. But	Dawn	came
to	feel	that	she	had	been	chosen	as	a	messenger. Soon	thereafter	she	was	asked	by	a	coworker	to	help	with	a	personal
matter. The	coworker	was	worried	about	his	wife,	who	had	begun	to	visit	a
house	in	the	Bronx	where	a	statue	of	Mary	had	begun	to	spontaneously	exude
scented	oil. Dawn	agreed	to	intervene	and	paid	a	visit	to	the	house. When	she
walked	in,	however,	she	was	greeted	by	the	powerful	scent	of	roses,	and	when
she	was	shown	the	small	statue,	exuding	a	continual	stream	of	oil,	she	became
convinced	that	this	was	a	genuine	miracle. Subsequently	she	paid	several	visits	to	the	house,	each	time	experiencing
a	divine	presence	in	the	scented	oil. On	one	visit	the	woman	of	the	house	told
her	that	the	walls	and	furniture	had	now	begun	to	exude	oil,	which	she	wiped
up	with	cotton	balls. Dawn	was	given	a	bag	of	these	to	take	home. Sometime
later	she	heard	that	a	friend’s	three-month-old	baby	was	gravely	ill	with	spinal
meningitis	and	had	been	hospitalized	in	intensive	care. Dawn	felt	a	strong
impulse	to	use	the	holy	oil	as	a	healing. With	the	parents’	permission	she
entered	the	hospital	room	and	found	the	baby	listless	and	nearly	unconscious,
its	body	incubated	for	feeding	and	medication. It	was	a	piteous	sight. Dawn	took	an	oil-soaked	cotton	ball	and	gently	stroked	the	baby’s	spine
with	it. She	left,	and	the	next	day	was	informed	that	the	infant	was	out	of
danger. Within	two	days	it	was	sleeping	and	nursing	normally	and	had	beensent	home	with	its	parents. The	doctor	in	charge	of	the	case	considered	this
recovery	miraculous. Dawn	attributed	it	to	the	healing	touch	of	Mary. Of	course,	Catholic	lore	is	filled	with	thousands	of	similar	tales,	but	what
are	we	to	think	of	this	one	in	particular? To	me,	it	shows	that	the	three
domains	of	consciousness	don’t	merely	overlap;	they	are	actively	involved
with	one	another. The	physical	plane	is	represented	by	the	statue,	the	oil,	and
the	baby’s	body. The	subtle	domain	is	represented	by	the	vision	of	Mary,
Dawn’s	faith,	and	the	divine	presence	felt	in	the	oil. The	domain	of	pure
consciousness	is	represented	by	the	divine	itself. I’m	not	offering	this	story	as
established	fact;	the	author	who	repeats	it	went	through	no	process	of
investigation	to	prove	its	truth. She	relied	on	the	sincerity	of	people	who	came
forward,	with	nothing	to	gain,	describing	their	own	experiences. My	only
purpose	here	is	to	open	the	possibility	that	there	is	a	unifying	principle,	the
Akashic	field,	that	embraces	a	wide	range	of	phenomena. Somewhere	in	Akasha	angels	might	look	around	and	say,	“This	is	real.”
The	same	might	be	perceived	by	departed	spirits,	great	spiritual	beings,	and
souls	“crossing	over.”	The	landscape	of	the	afterlife	can	be	as	complex	as
anyone	might	desire,	so	long	as	we	remember	that	ultimately	gods,	goddesses,
spirits,	and	souls	become	only	one	thing:	consciousness	creating	within	itself.10
S
URVIVING	THE
	S
TORM
SAVITRI	TRUSTED	RAMANA,
	but	as	the	hours	grew	long,	once	again	she	began	to
worry	about	the	time. Her	mind	was	filled	with	a	vision	of	Satyavan’s	strong
body	turned	cold	and	lifeless	with	a	glance	from	Yama. I	would	lose
everything
,	she	thought. Ramana	turned	to	her. “Does	that	make	you	afraid,	to	lose	everything?”
He	seemed	to	have	no	trouble	reading	her	thoughts. “Of	course,”	Savitri	said	miserably. Ramana	pointed	up	ahead. Alongside	the	path	was	a	rustic	shrine	that
someone	had	erected	in	the	forest. The	pine	boughs	of	the	altar	sheltered	an
image	of	Vishnu. Knowing	that	Vishnu	was	the	aspect	of	God	that	sustains
life,	she	quickly	ran	ahead,	gathering	some	wildflowers	to	offer	at	the	altar. This	must	be	a	sign
,	she	thought. Ramana	hung	back,	as	with	bowed	head
Savitri	begged	Vishnu	to	help	her. I	will	do	anything
,	she	implored. When	she	raised	her	eyes,	the	god	Vishnu	was	actually	standing	before
her. Savitri	was	awestruck. “You	will	do	anything	for	me	if	I	save	your
husband?”	he	asked. Fervently	Savitri	said	yes. “Then	go	to	the	river	and
fetch	me	a	drink	of	water,”	said	Vishnu. Savitri	ran	off	to	do	as	she	was	bade. Ramana	was	nowhere	to	be
seen
,	but
she	remembered	passing	the	river	and	knew	it	was	close	by. Kneeling	beside
it,	she	wondered	what	she	could	carry	water	in	when	her	eye	caught	sight	of
someone	else	along	the	bank. It	was	Satyavan! Overjoyed,	Savitri	ran	to	him,
bursting	into	tears. Satyavan	embraced	her	and	asked	what	was	wrong. In	between	sobs	Savitri	told	him	the	danger	he	was	in. “Then	we	shall	not
return	home	at	all,”	Satyavan	declared. He	took	Savitri	tenderly	by	the	hand. They	walked	along	the	river	until	they	spied	a	boatman	tied	up	to	shore. The	boatman	greeted	them	cordially	and	said	that	he	had	been	out	fishing. He	pointed	to	an	island	in	the	middle	of	the	river. “That’s	my	home,”	he	said. Quickly	Satyavan	made	a	bargain	with	the	boatman	to	become	his	helper. He
and	Savitri	were	carried	to	the	island,	where	they	began	a	new	life. Savitri	became	sublimely	happy,	for	after	a	few	days	it	was	apparent	that
Yama	had	not	pursued	them. Her	husband	learned	to	be	a	fisherman,	and
together	they	lived	in	peace	on	the	island. Years	passed. They	had	two
children,	which	were	the	joy	of	their	hearts. Then	one	night	a	great	stormcrashed	down	on	the	island. The	winds	howled,	and	the	river	rose	higher	than
it	ever	had. By	morning	everything	had	been	washed	away. Savitri	had	been
saved	by	tying	herself	to	a	tree	with	a	rope. At	sunrise,	she	saw	that	Satyavan,
their	house,	and	their	children	had	been	swept	away	into	the	river. She	managed	to	find	a	boat	and	rowed	to	shore,	but	Savitri	was	so
devastated	that	all	she	could


 to live, would you spend three hours lying in the x-ray department
waiting for a test to be done. Hell, no. You’d say, “Take me back to my
room. This is the last twenty-four hours of my life, and I’m not going tospend one-eighth of it in the x-ray department. ” Then they’ll probably get
the test done in five minutes. I tell all my patients to make their choices based on what would feel
right if they knew they were going to die in a day, a week, or a year. That’ s
one way of giving people an immediate awareness of how they feel, even if
they have never paid any attention to feelings. We don’ t have the luxury of
five years of psychoanalysis when someone may not live that long. We have
to begin change immediately, and the best way is by asking what you’d
want to do with this short period of time. INDIVIDUAL  REACTIONS
Any psychological picture of cancer can only be a general one, of
course, and examples from other people can only serve as guideposts. Though the broad features are the same, the specifics are dif ferent for each
individual. However, many of our cancer patients are astonished when other
cancer patients outline their personalities and life stories without ever
having met them before. That can be a key motivating factor. The patient
may think, “W ow. If you know all that, I guess I’d better change my life. ”
The work of uncovering conflicts is the most important job facing the
patient, for when the outer choices match the inner desires, ener gy formerly
tied up in contradictions becomes available for healing. My job as a physician is not only to find the right treatment but to help
the patient find an inner reason for living, resolve conflicts, and free healing
energy. Although the mind is incredibly powerful, it often takes something
equally powerful to turn it on. That’ s why I ask patients to mobilize their
faith in everything they can possibly believe in. Patients who want to get
well through the doctor alone or God alone are minimizing their chances. More often than not, such people are really thinking, “I’m not so sure I
want to survive, so I’ll limit myself to the comfortable choices. ” The
frequency of passive suicide remains unknown, but it’ s definitely a factor. The one crucial question is what approach will work for each person. Never underestimate the value of the truth, even if it’ s a shock. I remember
a patient who was in congestive heart failure, not taking her medicine,
smoking like a chimney, and then coming to me for a gallbladder operation. I asked her, “Did you come here to have me kill you. ”The question surprised her. She said, “Nobody has talked to me like that
since I gave up psychotherapy. ” I just explained that, before I could deal
with her gallbladder, I had to deal with her depression and try to give her a
reason for living. I recently saw a patient with a brain tumor that had already progressed
to the point of causing seizures. She was trying to decide whether to have it
surgically removed or treat it only with a nutritional program. A friend had
asked her to talk to me, since her regular doctors were all angry at her for
shying away from aggressive treatment of this critical illness. I sat and
talked with her until we got to the root of the problem—the fact that she
was very depressed, with no great desire to go on living. Therefore, it was
easier for her just to change her diet a little. This would cause her no great
discomfort, and if she died it would be no great loss as far as she was
concerned. My ef fort, then, was to show her how to make her life
interesting enough to continue living. Then she would be in a position to
choose modern techniques for dealing with the emer gency, as well as to
change her outlook thoroughly for the future. I recommend that patients do not reject standard medical techniques, at
least as one option. Most people are simply not strong enough to “leave
their troubles to God,” that is, heal themselves through finding peace of
mind and developing a clear conscience. Drugs and sur gery buy time, and
may cure, while patients work to change their lives. Soon after we’d set up ECaP, I was interviewed by the Midnight Globe
tabloid. The resulting article was very fair and the quotations accurate, but I
was upset by the headline: “Sur geon Says Mind Can Cure Cancer. ” I
thought it was simplistic and misleading. The more I worked with patients,
however, the more I came to see that the statement was correct. Now I
consider those omnipresent supermarket newspapers to be important
medical journals. (I say this tongue mostly in cheek. ) The mind can cure
cancer, but that doesn’ t mean it’ s easy. The paradox is wonderfully expressed by an old Sufi story. A stranger
comes upon a man on his hands and knees under a street lamp in front of
his house. He’ s looking for his keys, and the stranger gets down on all fours
to help him. After a time, the stranger asks, “Where exactly did you drop
them. ”
“In my house,” comes the reply. Exasperated, the stranger asks, “Then why are you looking out here. ”“Because it’ s dark in the house. ”
The light is better in our conscious minds, but we must look for healing
in the dark unconscious. The doctor works in the light. He is verbal and
logical. The patient’ s world may be dark, but there are sources of
illumination. Within each of us is a spark. Call it a divine spark if you will,
but it is there and can light the way to health. There are no incurable
diseases, only incurable people. OceanofPDF. com4
In the long run…no conscious will can ever r eplace the life instinct. —C ARL JUNG, Late Thoughts
OceanofPDF. comThe Will to Live
One of my patients, as soon as she was diagnosed as having cancer, went
home and donated all her clothes to Goodwill Industries. More clearly than
anything she ever said, this act showed her belief that the disease would
inevitably kill her, so she might as well give up without a fight. For many people, “Y ou have cancer” are the three most dreaded words
in our language. Those who hear them experience many emotions, which
often change as people accept the news and deal with it. Some of these
feelings may remain buried in the unconscious, and it’ s essential to bring
them into the patient’ s conscious awareness. Initially, the diagnosis is always handled with some degree of denial. This allows a person to accept it over a period of time. Sometimes patients
are more depressed six months later than when they first hear the bad news,
because it may take that long to truly hear what they have been told. Some
persons seem to disbelieve the diagnosis, going on with their lives as
though nothing is wrong. Usually they are simply denying their emotions:
internally they are coming apart, but they refuse to reveal their feelings,
perhaps because of early parental messages, such as “Don’ t tell the
neighbors your troubles. ” That is a sure way to self-destruct. Performing for
the sake of others destroys you. A small number may act almost psychotic, really believing that nothing
has happened to them. If a person can maintain that kind of abnormal
denial, then cancer is not an emotional stress. But the majority cannot. Others seem to accept the truth, yet refuse to admit it on a deeper level. These are often the ones who submit to treatment but never commit
themselves wholeheartedly to trying to get well. One of my patients
declined to join ECaP  with the explanation “I haven’ t told my children I
have cancer, so how can I appear in a group. I might meet someone I
know. ” To many people, it’ s less painful in the short run to keep up a false
front than to confront the terror of a life-threatening illness. Knowing the
truth yet refusing to admit it prevents an ef fective response. Sharing one’ s
fears and problems leads to relief and healing within the body. Knowing
what you are fighting and how to fight are the keys. Denial may be better
than stoicism or despair but it is not the best approach. I try to carefully
convert deniers into fighters. As we’ve seen in the previous chapter, those who develop cancer have
often felt a sense of despair about their lives for months or years. After the
diagnosis, they may feel this even more painfully, sometimes withdrawing
from all human contact. They may also see their impending death as a sort
of sacrifice or martyrdom. These are the ones who refuse to spend money
on treatment because they feel they must save it for other people’ s needs,
such as their children’ s college education. Some simply have never done
anything for themselves and don’ t “know how. ” Others are trading their
illness for conditional love and may even, in a sense, die to gain love. Many cancer patients experience a flood of self-pity, an attitude of
“Why me. ” This is usually linked to strong feelings of anger, only some of
which are conscious. The patient wonders why he, instead of someone else,
has been af flicted with a predisposition to cancer. Hence many people get
furious with


 is is used to wash the hair/scalp. 3–4 days regular
head wash or alternate day practice for a week helps to overcome the dandruﬀ
and itching of the scalp.1. 2. 3.142. Tea Benets, Remedies
for Headache, Vomiting, Eye
Care
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Leaves of tea plant are the main usable part. Some use the owers too. Based
upon the kind of processing the Tea is named vividly. Tea Infusion for Headache and Bad Breath
One teaspoon of tea powder is added to a cup of warm water and kept
for a while. Later, half spoon of lemon juice is added mixed
thoroughly. If necessary little sugar can be added. is relieves
headache and foul smell of the mouth. Tea Decoction in Wound Washing
A tablespoon of tea powder is mixed with 4 cups of water, boiled and
reduced to 2 cups. Filtered. is tea decoction is used for washing
wounds and ulcers. In case of mouth ulcers and gingivitis also this can
be used to rinse the mouth. Tea Powder Remedy for Bilious Vomiting and Nausea
1 teaspoon of tea powder with 5 pieces of lemon grass are added to a
cup of hot water and kept for a while. Later half a cup of kokum juice
is added to this and mixed well. According to one’s liking sugar or
jaggery may be added to this. is has good eﬀect in nausea, vomiting,4. 5. 6.travelling sickness etc. Dose is half a cup 2–3 times a day, freshly made,
before food. Fresh Green Tea Leaf Chewing in Mouth Ulcer
Chewing the tender leaves of tea helps to relieve the pain associated
mouth ulcer instantly. Fresh Leaf Paste to Soothe Eyes
Fresh tender leaves of tea are collected and made into ne paste. If
necessary little rose water may be added. is is applied over the closed
eyes, externally. It gives soothing eﬀect to the eyes. It helps to relieve
the fatigue and work exhaustion of the eyes. Note: e application should be removed before it dries up. Green Tea for Travel Sickness and Cold and Cough
Sugarless green tea is made and to this a pinch of ginger powder and
3–4 fresh leaves of holy basil are added and kept for 2–3 m inutes. Later
quarter tablespoon of lemon juice is added and stirred and ltered. is is useful to relieve allergic cough, cold, sore throat, travelling
sickness etc. In case of excess phlegm, half spoon of honey can also be
added. Here after drink tea not merely as a stimulant; learn the health
benets and use it accordingly as a home remedy too.1.143. Vanilla Home
Remedies for Split Hairs,
Headache, Travel Sickness
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Botanical name of Vanilla is Vanilla planifolia. It is commonly used for
avouring, aroma and taste enhancing purpose. e plant is packed with many
health benets. e extract of vanilla contains high amount of simple and complex sugars,
essential oils, vitamins, and minerals. e chief chemical component in the
beans is vanillin. e vanilla extract contains little quantity of B-complex
groups of vitamins such as niacin, pantothenic acid, thiamin, riboavin and
vitamin B6. Small amount of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese,
iron, zinc etc also reported to be present in vanilla. Vanilla is a very good anti
inammatory, wound healing (anti ulcerative) and analgesic herb. Vanilla Home Remedies
Hot Infusion of Processed Vanilla Beans as an Antacid
3–4 cm dried, powdered vanilla pods are taken and added to hot water
and kept undisturbed. is is ltered on self cooling and taken early in
the morning. is is useful in acid peptic disorders.2. 3. 4.Note: But this should not be taken repeatedly as it may cause burning
sensation. Vanilla Oil for Split Hair and Headache
100 ml of coconut oil,
200 ml water and
20 Grams of dried beans vanilla (paste) are taken together and oil is
cooked in mild re till total water content evaporates. Filtered. is oil is applied regularly to relieve split hair and hair fall. As this
gives good aroma to the scalp hair it is liked by majority of the people. In cases like heaviness of the scalp and headache also this is useful. Dry Vanilla Mouth Gargle in roat Pain and roat Irritation
2–3 pinches of dried vanilla is taken and crushed well. is is kept
inside the mouth and chewed or gargling is done with a little water. is reduces throat pain and throat irritation. In chronic cough also
this is useful. Vanilla Added Tea for Nausea and Travel Sickness
Vanilla has the soothing scent which helps to calm the mind. So, the
green tea or classical tea with a pinch of dry vanilla (powder of crude
vanilla beans) helps to prevent vomiting, nausea and travelling sickness. In stomach upset also this can be practiced quite successfully.1.144. Vibheetaki Remedies:
Mouth Ulcers, Pre-
Menstrual Headache
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Vibheetaki is one among the ingredients of Triphala. e word meaning of
Vibheetaki is that which helps to eliminate the fear of disease. Its botanical
name is Terminalia belerica/bellirica. Common name is belliric myrobalan. e herb is hot in potency, possesses astringent taste and undergoes sweet
kind of biological transformation (vipaka). It balances Kapha and Vata Dosha. It can slightly increase Pitta. e seed pulp is liked by the kids due to peculiar
taste similar to ground nut or cashew nut. Excess intake of this leads to
vomiting, nausea, belching etc. So children should avoid the seed marrow (nut
portion of the seeds). Home Remedies
Vibheetaki Stem Bark Decoction Gargling for Mouth Ulcers
e stem bark is collected and its outer skin is scraped. is is crushed
and decoction is made. is decoction is used for gargling in case of
mouth ulcers. General method of decoction preparation is –
1 tablespoon (10 grams) of coarse powder of the herb is added with 2
cups of water. Boiled in open air till the total content is reduced to 1
cup. is is ltered and used.2. 3. 4. 5. 6.Vibheetaki Leaf Decoction for Dhobi Itch
Leaf decoction of Vibheetaki tree is very much benecial in cases like
Dhobi itch and washer man itching, both for local application and oral
administration in a dose of 30–50 ml, once or twice a day, before food. Fruit Rind Hot Infusion with Cumin Seeds for Pre-Menstrual
Headache
e hot infusion is made out of the coarse powder of the fruit rind. Later 2 grams of cumin seed powder is added and taken in the dose of
50–60 ml. is relieves pre-menstrual head ache. Fruit Rind Fine Paste for Arresting the Bleeding
In case of emergency, the fruit rind is made into ne paste and applied
over the bleeding spots. is helps to arrest bleeding instantly. Dusting Powder of Fruit Rind for Oozing Ulcers
Fine powder of the fruit is used to dust over the wounds associated
with pus or oozing. is arrests the discharge and helps the process of
healing. Seed Oil for Premature Grey Hairs
e seed marrow or nutty portion of the seed is collected and made
into ne paste (50 grams approximately). To this 200 ml sesame oil is
added and kept in sunshine for 10–12 days. Daily this is stirred well. Later it is ltered and used. is oil is applied to the base of the scalp
in case of premature greying of hairs.145. Wild Turmeric (Kasturi
Manjal) Remedies:
Headache, Urticaria, Fever
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Vanaharidra or Aranya Haridra is identied as Wild turmeric. It is useful in the
treatment of insect bite, headache, fever, cough, allergy etc. Fine Powder with Honey in Fever and Cough
Dried wild turmeric is made into ne powder and used in the dose of 1–2
grams along with a teaspoon of honey. It pacies the upper respiratory tract
infection and viral fever. Fumigation (Herbal Smoking) for Rhinitis and Tons