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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau | Effects of Altitude on Phytochemistry and Genetics in Different Maca Phenotypes

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Maca (Lepidium meyenii, Brassicaceae) tubers have been used by indigenous Peruvians as a medicinal food since antiquity. Age- and gender-specific physiological effects of maca have been seen in vivo and in human trials with male and pre- and postmenopausal female subjects. Effects vary by color phenotype and levels of bioactive compounds, including glucosinolates (GCs). In an earlier study, red maca (RM) was found to have the most GCs. RM is reported to have a selective therapeutic effect in men over 50 against prostate hyperplasia. Black maca (BM) and purple maca (PM) had the next-highest GC levels in the earlier study. BM was reported to improve sexual desire and function in healthy men. Yellow maca (YM), with the least GCs, in a mixed-phenotype, traditional blend, was reported to help hormone balance in pre- and postmenopausal women. The effect of altitude on plant composition has been well documented across various…

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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau | Herbs & Actions for Eczema, Psoriasis & Dermatitis Part 1

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Alteratives

Alteratives are herbs that gradually restore the proper function of the body and increase health and vitality.  They seem to alter the body’s processes of metabolism so that tissues can best deal with a range of functions from nutrition to elimination. Many herbs with this action improve the body’s ability to eliminate waste through the kidneys, liver, lungs, or skin. Some stimulate digestion or are anti-microbial. Alteratives move the body to a state of health, removing indicators of systemic disintegration. They are often used for skin conditions to take some of the pressure of “detoxifying” the body and off of the skin while at the same time improving the skin’s ability to eliminate waste and heal. Alterative herbs are best used internally for their properties and can be particularly helpful for psoriasis, eczema, acne and many other skin conditions.

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Health | Strengthen Your Knee Tendons and Ligaments With This Simple Recipe

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Our knees are included in our most important movements every day, such as walking, standing, running, jumping, so their function if of high importance to the entire body. Yet, they use their natural lubrication over time and the ligaments and tendons become less flexible. In this way, they are more susceptible to injuries. Since they … […]

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Lāʻau Lapaʻau | Valerian

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Common Valerian

Valerian

Botanical Name: Valeriana officinalis.

Other Common Names: Valerian root, garden valerian, tobacco root, garden heliotrope, all-heal, phu (Galen), great wild valerian, amantilla, setwall, setewale capon’s tail.

Family: Valerianaceae

Habitat: The plant is native to Europe, South Africa and parts of Asia. It has naturalised in North America. It prefers rich, heavy loam with adequate moisture. Most of the valerian used in medicine is grown on farms and cultivated for this purpose.

Description: The valerian plant is a perennial that can reach a height of 4 feet. The stems of the plant are erect and hollow with white or reddish flowers that bloom each summer. The leaves are dark green and paired at their base. The flowers have a peculiar, though not completely unpleasing, scent. Some describe the scent as similar to well-aged cheese or milk.

Plant Parts Used: The root and rhizome are…

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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau | Cinnamon

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Cinnamon

Botanical Name Cinnamomum Verum.

Common Name Cassia, Ceylon Cinnamon, Kayu Manis, Canela, Vayana.

Family Name Lauraceae

Ayurvedic/ Tcm Name Rou Gui

Also Known As: Kuei Pi

Meridians: Heart, Kidney, Liver, Spleen

Key TCM Actions & Medicinal Uses: Warms the Kidneys/Fortifies Yang: Aversion to cold, weak back, frequent urination. Fortifies Spleen Yang: poor appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea. Wheezing due to Kidney Yang not grasping Lung Qi. Principal herb for treating floating deficient Yang: red face, wheezing, sever sweating (like oil), weak and cold lower extremities. This pattern is called Heat above and Cold below or True Cold with Illusory Heat. Used when upper body is Hot and lower part Cold.  Disperses Deep Cold/Warms the Meridians/Alleviates Pain: Deep Cold causing pain and Qi or Blood (Xue) stagnation, including amenorhea, dysmenorrhea, Yin type boils. Helps nourish Qi and Blood (Xue): used in Qi and Blood (Xue) tonics as…

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La’au Lapa’au | Vervain

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Vervain

Botanical Name Verbena Officinalis

Common Name Lemon Verbena, Pigeon Grass

Family Name Verbenaceae

Parts Used Leaves & Flowers

Habitat Vervain Is Found Growing In Abundance In The Wild All Over Europe, North Africa And Also In China And Japan. The Herb Is Grown Through Seedlings During Spring Or In Autumn And The Plant Flourishes In Soil That Does Not Allow Water To Stand And Prefers A Lot Of Sunlight..

Botanical Description: This Perennial Herbaceous Plant Grows To Be About A Meter Tall And Has Simple Opposing Leaves. In Summer, It Has Tiny White, Pink, Purple Or Blue Five-petal Flowers That Sit Atop Delicate Spikes.

Harvesting Guidelines The Aerial Parts Of Vervain Are Useful For Its Therapeutic Properties And Are Normally Collected During The Summer When The Plants Are In Full Blossom

Constituents

Volatile Oil (Including Citral), Bitter Glycosides (Including Iridoids – Verbenin, Verbenalin), Tannins, Alkaloids, Mucilage. …

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La’au Lapa’au | Take One Tablespoon Of This Before Bed And You Will Never Wake Up Tired Again!

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Insomnia is a worldwide issue, and numerous people every single night struggle to fall asleep and get the proper rest their body needs. Due to this, they take various heavy medications, which in turn cause severe side-effects. The lack of sleep seriously affects the quality of your life, and sleep deprivation of deficiency leads to … […]

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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau | Aloe Vera

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Aloe

Herb: Aloe

BOTANICAL NAME: Aloe Vera Syn. A. Barbadensis

COMMON NAME: Aloe, True Aloe, Burn Plant And Lily Of The Desert.

FAMILY NAME liliaceae

AYURVEDIC/ TCM NAME N/A

PARTS USED: Both The Gel And The Latex From The Leaves Of Aloe Are Used Medicinally But For Quite Different Purposes. Whether Using Raw Aloe Or Purchasing A Prepared Remedy, One Should Be Careful In Distinguishing Between The Latex And The Gel.

The Gel Is The Pulpy, Transparent Content Of The Split-open Leaves And Familiar To Anyone Who Has Used Aloe To Treat Kitchen Burns. The Latex Is A Yellowish Sap Found Closer To The Inner Skin Of The Leaves And Which Drains When The Leaves Are Cut Open. The Latex Is Also Known As ‘aloe Bitters’ And Is Used To Make ‘aloe Water’ Or Dried Into A Powder. It Is Highly Laxative!

NATIVE REGION: Aloe Vera Is Native To Southern Africa…

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Psychology | Untrustworthy Behaviors | Energetic Synthesis

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Energetic Synthesis covers all aspects of The Ascension or Great Shift, psychic self defense, ascension symptoms, and energy healing. Lisa Renee is a Spiritual Scientist and Quantum Therapist. She is one of the most impactful and insightful educators of the truth about our Planet’s Ascension Cycle and its physical effects on our bodies, minds and spirits.  […]

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Vegan Foodstyles | Lilajay’s Vegan Gluten-Free Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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Is it weird to send a love letter to a cheese company? How about a bread company? Usually I save the love letters for sweets. However, when someone can make such amazing food with just plants I just want to celebrate! Plus, these plant-based foods come with the great side effect of saving the planet, along with the animals and humans that live on it, nice job peeps!!  […]

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Biomimetic chemistry—DNA mimic outwits viral enzyme

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Not only can synthetic molecules mimic the structures of their biological models, they can also take on their functions and may even successfully compete with them, as an artificial DNA sequence designed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich chemist Ivan Huc now shows. […]

Read more at: https://phys.org/news/2018-04-biomimetic-chemistrydna-mimic-outwits-viral.html#jCp

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Baking Soda Shampoo: It Will Make Your Hair Grow Faster Than Ever

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Due to its multiple healing properties, baking soda has a wide range of uses, for cleaning, cooking, and for treating various medical conditions. Yet, it seems that we learn a new use of this versatile ingredient every single day. This incredibly beneficial substance enhances the quality of your hair and eliminates the residue of shampoo … […]

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