Lāʻau Lapaʻau | Amazing Benefits of Ashwagandha Root for Women

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Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, is an Ayurvedic herb commonly used in traditional Indian medicine. Investigations into the herb’s powerful effects on the body have sparked an explosion of interest, and research has reported the exciting potential for human health, specifically its effects on mental, physical, and emotional health.

Benefits of Ashwagandha Root

Ashwagandha may enhance energy, support aging, and stimulate sex drive. Here are 7 benefits women may experience with ashwagandha.

1. Promotes Graceful Aging

Stress, both metabolic and emotional, dramatically affects aging. Cortisol, the body’s stress hormone, contributes to muscle loss and weakness, wrinkles, and cognitive impairment. Research has found that ashwagandha improves resistance to stress, possibly decreasing cortisol production. One study of 64 individuals observed a reduction in stress and a significant decrease in cortisol levels in individuals taking ashwagandha compared with placebo.

2. Menopausal Support

Ashwagandha acts on the endocrine system by encouraging hormone balance. A study involving…

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Lāʻau Lapaʻau | Ashwagandha Root Extract Improves Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Patients Taking Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors

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  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, Solanaceae)

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), characterized by stressful, repetitive, and intrusive thoughts or obsessions followed by actions or compulsions, is thought to be linked to a defect in the serotonergic system. A common treatment is the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), but they are considered only mildly effective, with 40-60% of patients failing to respond. In Ayurvedic herbal medicine, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, Solanaceae) is considered to be a rejuvenating and revitalizing herb. Its roots, which are used to enhance mental and physical health, have anxiolytic and antidepressant properties due to the presence of bioactive glycowithanolides, and the alkaloids withanine and somniferine are used for nervous disorders. Animal studies also have shown it to enhance serotonergic transmission. The goal of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was to verify the efficacy of ashwagandha root extract as an adjunct therapy to treat the…

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Lāʻau Lapaʻau | Scarlett Pimpernel

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(This flower is no longer used due to its toxicity)

Scarlett Pimpernel

Scarlet Pimpernel

Botanical Name: Anagallis arvensis.

The Genus name Anagallis derives from the Greek word “anagelas”, meaning “to laugh” and probably stems from the notion of the past ages that the herb could boost mood and relieve depression.

Common Names: Red pimpernel, pimpernel, red chickweed, poor man’s weatherglass, bird’s-eye, nonsblom (Norwegian), murajes (Spanish), mouron des champs (French), Acker-Gauchheil (German), nónblóm (Icelandic), puna-alpi (Finnish), rödmire (Swedish), rød arve (Danish).

Family Name: Primulaceae

Habitat: Scarlet pimpernel is most likely native to the Mediterranean region, but has now been introduced to most parts of the world with a temperate climate. It prefers relatively sandy soil and can not tolerate shade very well. The species is spread by agricultural farming and occurs primarily as a weed in farmlands, fields, and gardens. It can also be found growing in fallow land, along…

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Daily Tarot | For June 2, 2018

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The changes will be for the better.  The point is, however, that at the time they are happening you might not want them particularly.  It would be best not to take on any rash adventures, for example, love affairs, in a period of time determined by the Hierophant.  Things can change more quickly and unexpectedly than you think.  Try to find your inner stability and connect with it no matter what is happening.  Generally speaking, the Hierophant is a thinker — not so much a reasonable, logical thinker, but rather a carrier of ideas spirit and creativity.  The changes in question are likely to be in your relationships with certain people.  The curiosity and insight of the Hierophant will help you get a deeper insight into what is happening to you, put the important matters related to your relationships in the center and maybe, at a later point, find the answers you have been looking for.

Daily Words of the Buddha for June 02, 2018

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Pāli Word a Day for June 02, 2018 — tikkhapañña — keenwitted

Pahūtavitto puriso
sahirañño sabhojano,
eko bhuñjati sādūni —
taṃ parābhavato mukhaṃ.

To have much wealth
and ample gold and food,
but to enjoy one’s luxuries alone —
this is a cause of one’s downfall.

Sutta Nipāta 1.102
Everyman’s Ethics: Four Discourses by the Buddha (WH 14), translated by Narada Thera

Paradigm Shift | 9 Ways to Spot a Fake Guru or Spiritual Teacher 

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The old paradigm of life-controlling and mind-manipulating belief systems has left many to finally realize they have been living in an artificial reality created by egotistical people on power trips. This has led to a situation where many are wandering, trying to find their own way in a world without many true leaders. As  […]

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Astrology | Venus trine Jupiter Neptune, Love luck and soul

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June 1st-2nd This is one of the loveliest most flowing, sensitive, spiritual, creative psychic, feelings of oneness aspects a Grand Water Trine.

June is here. Named after Greek Goddess Juno and considered the luckiest month to marry in.

But before we get to that:

Moon and SUN inconjunct in the wee hours

this may make for interesting dreams. Remember the invisible person or event in the dream.

june 1 MERCURY in Gemini TRINES MARS in AQUARIUS in the morning

Put your fleet-footed and helmeted thinking cap on and head for regions unknown. This is a great think tank energy. Creatively sparkling and invigorating Free your mind reboot that old mental programme.

VENUS in Cancer Trine JUPITER in Scorpio @ 7:29 am  PDT/ 10:29 am EDT

Venus in Cancer is the Divine Feminine energy in the sign of Mothering the womb home and unconscious. It speaks of women, in general at…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for June 01, 2018

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Pāli Word a Day for June 01, 2018 — asāhasa — absence of violence, peaceableness

Paṇḍito sīlasampanno,
Saṇho ca paṭibhānavā,
Nivātavutti atthaddho,
Tādiso labhate yasaṃ.

Who is wise and virtuous,
Gentle and keen-witted,
Humble and amenable,
Such a one to honour may attain.

Dīgha Nikāya 3.273
Everyman’s Ethics: Four Discourses by the Buddha (WH 14), translated by Narada Thera

Daily Tarot | For June 1, 2018 – King of Pentacles

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Today’s card speaks of business success.  If you don’t own a business, but are considering having one, you can count on this King. He is the most appropriate and successful business partner — a team player, wise, balanced; his moves are always successful.  Well, he may not be observing some of the conventional social norms and may be crossing some emotional boundaries, but everything has its price. If you listen to him carefully, you can derive great benefits from his advice. This King demands obedience and at least on the outside, it’s better not to cross him, because he can help someone rise just as quickly as he can cut him/her off.

If you are an employee, you have a very good chance for promotion, a remuneration increase, or you could use the moment to gain some additional benefits, such as flexible working hours, or a change in certain obligations.  The period is marked by positive stability and people who are conscientious, responsible and virtuous will be rewarded.  Any matters relating to real estate will move forward in your favor, so if you have something along these lines — act.

Communication | Thou shalt not commit logical fallacies

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A logical fallacy is a flaw in reasoning. Logical fallacies are like tricks or illusions of thought, and they’re often very sneakily used by politicians and the media to fool people. Don’t be fooled! This website has been designed to help you identify and call out dodgy logic wherever it may raise its ugly, incoherent head.  […]

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Astrology | Famous Gemini’s. Mercury in Twins 2018

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MERCURY is in GEMINI  May 29-June 12

Think Peter Pan light flirty never ending chats; indecision; communication whirlwind monkey mind. FAST-TRACKING roadrunner, angel/devil brain; sales and quick changes.

GEMINI it’s your time to shine

with the Sun in your home sign until June 21st and Mercury Gemini’s ruler now too. This is double lucky for all Gemini’s. 

 So make mental leaps and new acquaintances with your ruling planet at HOME. Features- Sales, short travels, LITE sociability, local community, indecision, monkey mind, upbeat, childlike, charm, non-commitment.

 The communications planet is home from June 6 until June 21 where the planet which protects tricksters, magicians, thieves, merchants and all communications is happiest. Yes, prepare for a whirlwind of words.

In the Tarot the planet Mercury is equated with the very first major card in the deck. Card #1 is the Magician, Magus, the Magic card. Mercury is our magical wand or wands…

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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau | Your Apothecary Cabinet: Herbal First Aid Kit…

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Being prepared with my favorite remedies gives me peace of mind on the road or trail, and keeps me from having to search out herbal products in an unfamiliar town — or from having to resort to padding my heels with mullein leaves to ease the agony of a broken blister while on a backpacking trip.

I’ve had plenty of opportunities to put my first-aid kit to use, from treating blisters and bug bites to motion sickness and colds. I choose simple, multipurpose remedies and store them in a small padded nylon lunch box that’s always ready to toss into the car. For backpacking trips, I pare my kit down to arnica gel, echinacea, peppermint and chamomile tea bags, crystallized ginger, insect repellant, a tin of herbal salve, a tiny bottle of lavender essential oil, and an assortment of bandages and moleskin.

With the following herbs and essential oils, you…

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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau | Your Apothecary Cabinet: Common Base Oils

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Vegetable and herbal oil are used in creams, lotions, massage, facial and body oils, gels, and salves.

Sweet Almond (Prunus amygdalis var. dulcis) and Apricot Kernel (Prunus armeniaca): emollients, can relieve itchiness and dryness.

Arnica (Arnica montana): indicated for bruises, varicose veins, burns, strains and sprains, arthritis, and myalgia.

Avocado (Persea Americana): wonderful oil for regenerative skin care, indicated for dry, itchy, or mature skin, antioxidant, nourishes the skin.

Baobab (Adansonia digitata) and Marula (Scelerocara birrea): emollient, soothes inflamed skin, dry skin, sunburn.

Borage (Borago officinalis) and Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis): excellent regenerative skin care oils, nourishing, indicated for psoriasis, eczema, inflamed and dry skin conditions.

Calendula (Calendula officinalis): anti-inflammatory, wound healing, soothes dry irritated skin, insect bites, cell regenerative.

Coconut (Cocos nucifera): emollient, slightly occlusive to the skin, blend…

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Astrology & Tarot | NISARGADATTA’S MIDPOINT TRANSMISSION

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I like it the best when Zen and nonduality masters come to visit me in dreams. There’s always a lucid transmission that occurs.

I have Nisargadatta’s picture on my antique dresser, leaning either against the Buddha or a crystal ball made by Grimaud in 1972. He sits there for the sole purpose of being worshipped. I give him black coffee every morning. Tobacco too. On occasion I see him as the Emperor of the Tarot and write about him.

nisargadatta

Last night he visited me in a very lucid dream. It went like this:

I’m about to wrap up a class, when I realize that I’m missing a microphone. I decide to go over to the adjacent building to get one. This building turns out to be Columbia University in New York.

Next, I find myself in the philosophy department, catching a glimpse of Nisargadatta being surrounded by philosophers. I feel…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for May 31, 2018

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Pāli Word a Day for May 31, 2018 — aññātāvin — one who has complete insight

Maraṇenapi taṃ pahīyati
yaṃ puriso mamidanti maññati.
Etampi viditvā paṇḍito,
na mamattāya
nametha māmako.

At death a person abandons
what one construes as mine.
Realizing this, the wise
shouldn’t incline
to be devoted to mine.

Sutta Nipāta 4.812
Translated from Pāli by Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Daily Tarot | Card of the Day – Queen of Cups – Thursday, May 31, 2018

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This is the Queen of Cups from a deck-in-progress by Joanna Nelson Studio; it is due out later this year. When we see the Queen of Cups, she is such a beacon of light for all, a buoy of calm in any storm, and she represents the kindness and compassion which all should have, but not everyone does. Things I was saying yesterday with regard to the Grand Water Trine with Jupiter in Scorpio, Venus in Cancer, and Neptune in Pisces, still apply today.

This Queen of Cups could be you today, whether you are rescuing a less-fortunate creature in need of human help, or stepping up to offer a kind gesture to someone who needs it. Remember, this Queen can be you, or someone around you, that person upon whom you can count in times of crisis, the “helpers”, if you will, who always rush in to…

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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau | Your Apothecary Cabinet: Herbal Oils

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Herbal oils are simply oils infused with herbs, much as you would steep rosemary in olive oil for culinary purposes. Healing herbal oils can be taken internally for a variety of ailments, can be used externally for therapeutic or daily beauty routines, and can be incorporated into herbal salve recipes. Dried herbs are preferred since fresh herbs will sometimes ferment.

Basic Herbal Oil:

1 cup finely ground dried herbs {flowers, leaves, roots, barks, and/or seeds}

1 1/4 cups almond, jojoba, or olive oil

In a blender or food processor, combine the herbs and oil. Blend or process until puree for greater extractability. Pour the mixture into a clean glass jar with a lid, making sure the plant material is completely submerged in the oil. If it’s not, add more oil until the herbs are covered by about 1 inch of liquid. Cover the jar and store it in a dark…

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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau | Hemp Agrimony

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Hemp Agrimony

Hemp Agrimony

Botanical Name: Eupatorium cannabinum L.

The genus name Eupatorium can be traced back to the ancient Greek king Mithridates Eupator (120-63 BC), who apparently was the first to use species in this genus as a medicine. The species name cannabinum is only due to the resemblance the leaves have to hemp leaf (Cannabis sativa) because those two plant species, in fact, are not related.

Other Common Names: Common hemp agrimony, water agrimony, common Dutch agrimony, St. John’s herb, water maudlin, gravel root, sweet-smelling trefoil, holy rope.

Family Name Compositae

Habitat: The plant is found wild in most parts of Europe, but it is also found in West Asia and North Africa. It grows in moist woodlands, fens, marshes and along rivers and canals.

Description: Hemp agrimony is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It can grow up to one and a half…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for May 30, 2018

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Pāli Word a Day for May 30, 2018 — ajjavatā — straight forwardness, up-rightness

Pare ca na vijānanti
mayamettha yamāmase.
Ye ca tattha vijānanti
tato sammanti medhagā.

There are those who do not realize
that one day we all must die.
But those who do realize this
settle their quarrels.

Dhammapada 1.6
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Daily Tarot | Card of the Day – The Lovers – Wednesday, May 30, 2018

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Today we have another card from a deck-in-progress, tentatively titled ‘Whispering Spirits’, by Joanna Nelson Studio. You can follow Joanna and watch her create this deck which will be available later this year. Our Lovers card is making a very timely appearance today, and, yes, I am actually going to bring up the word “love” itself. For today, and actually in play from the 28th through the 31st, we have a rare occurrence in the Universe which is known as a Grand Water Trine. This is a positive and beautiful thing. Jupiter is in Scorpio (water), Venus is in Cancer (water), and Neptune is in Pisces (water). When we see this type of trine, emotion ispart of the equation, yes, but also intuition is running at peak levels.

It is important to pay attention to one’s intuition, especially when it comes to relationships. With Venus (relationships/love), being a…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for May 29, 2018

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Pāli Word a Day for May 29, 2018 — aticca — passing beyond, traversing, overcoming, surmounting

Na tena ariyo hoti yena pāṇāni hiṃsati.
Ahiṃsā sabbapāṇānaṃ
“ariyo”ti pavuccati.

One is not noble who injures living beings.
One is called “noble” because
one is harmless towards all living beings.

Dhammapada 19.270
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Daily Tarot | Card of the Day – The Moon – Tuesday, May 29, 2018

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img_4864Full Moon blessings to all! Today is the annual Full Moon in Sagittarius, and it is a very special Full Moon, one where you can begin the work on one of those important wishes which you hold so dear. The Moon card, which is so awesome to see today, is just like the Full Moon itself, asking you to let go of your fears in order to move forward on your path. The light of the Moon is dim, thereby making it difficult to see exactly where you are going. But, by releasing those fears, you open yourself up to the guidance of the Universe, and know that, when the timing is right, you willemerge in a place which is exactly where you are intended to be.

Today’s Moon card is from a deck-in-progress by Joanna Nelson Studio, tentatively titled ‘Whispering Spirits’. If you love Joanna’s work (she’s…

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