King David Kalākaua was the last king of Hawaii. But he was much more than that — he was a traveler, a dreamer, a tech nerd. Or maybe he was fond of drinking, reveling and gambling. It depends on who you ask. But one thing he was not: Boring. […]
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If you’ve ever been subject to the cruel and venomous words of a toxic person, here are some things that helped me recover and gain control of my thoughts […]
A look to the past reveals some of the most important plants used by Eastern woodland tribes – and an inestimable connection to nature.
My adventure into the historical uses of many Native American plants began when Maine native Kerry Hardy, author of Notes on a Lost Flute: A Field Guide to the Wabanaki, presented a program for Western Maine’s Greater Lovell Land Trust, billed as “Native American Plant Medicine” last summer. So many plants and so many uses! I was intrigued to find out more about these plants and explore the wealth of medicinal knowledge from Eastern Woodlands tribes like the Mohawk, Wyandot {Huron}, and Iroquois. From Hardy’s work, as well as from the research of author Charlotte Erichsen-Brown, I enjoyed a glimpse into how these tribes looked to nature for healing – and how early pioneers benefited from their knowledge.
Hardy’s book focuses on…
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The medicinal properties of ayahuasca come from two plants: Banisteriopsis caapi, a psychedelic brew that Amazonian indigenous populations have long used for spiritual purposes, and Psychotria viridis. The first randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of the beverage show that it can ease severe depression.
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Whether you’re a homebody or an adventure-seeker, single or coupled, we have the essential oils perfect for your lifestyle. […]
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A transgender Native Hawaiian teacher inspires a young girl to fulfill her destiny of leading the school’s male hula troupe, even as she struggles to find love and a committed relationship in her own life.
Watch Kumu Hina Online Full Movie, Kumu Hina full HD with English subtitles. Stars: Leo Anderson Akana, Haemaccelo Kalu, Ho’onani Kamai, Hinaleimoana Wong Kalu […]
For centuries, smudging has been used by indigenous peoples across the world. Practitioners believed it cleansed both people and places of negative energy and ‘unhealthy vibrations’ (their way of identifying bacteria). […]
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Botanical Name:Marrubium vulgare.
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Other Common Names; Seed of horus, bull’s blood, eye of the star, adorn, houndsbane, haran haran, grand bonhomme, blanc rubi, mapiochin, Andorn (German), marrube vulgaire (French), marrubio (Spanish), kransborre (Swedish).
Habitat: White horehound is probably native to the Mediterranean countries but can be found growing wild in many places in central and southern Europe, northern Africa, and much of Asia. In Asia, it grows in the western temperate regions of the Himalayas, Kashmir, north-western India, southwestern Pakistan and southeastern Iran. It has been introduced and has become naturalised in many countries around the world with suitable climate. Horehound is easy to cultivate and can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. The plant thrives in a nutrient-poor soil in sunny and dry habitats. Like most plants in its family, it can flourish in wastelands and can be commonly found…
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