(American) Filled with joy Cheere
Ahladit, Ahladtya, Ahladida, Ahladyda... ahladita
Alaire, Allaire, Allair, Aulaire, Alayr, Alayre, Alaer, Alaere... alair
Corlisse, Corless, Corley, Corly, Corli, Corlie, Corlea, Corleah, Corlee, Corleigh... corliss
Habitat: Native to the Mediterranean region; now cultivated in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
English: Cumin.Ayurvedic: Shveta-jiraka, Ajaaji, Shukla-ajaaji. The three jirakas mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts are: Jiraka, Krishna Jiraka (Carum bulbocastanum W. Koch.) and Kaaravi (Carum carvi Linn.).Unani: Safed Jeeraa, Kamun.Siddha/Tamil: Cheerakam.Action: Carminative, antispasmodic (used in dyspepsia and diarrhoea), stimulant, diuretic, antibacterial, emmenagogue, galactagogue.
Cumin seeds contain up to 14.5% lipids. They are reported to contain 14 flavonoid glycosides; 7 belong to api- genin, 5 to luteolin and 2 to chrysoeri- ol group. Major constituents of the essential oil include cuminaldehyde (2040% of the oil) and p-cymene.EtOH (50%) extract of the fruit exhibits spasmolytic and hypotensive activity.Cumin is considered superior is comforting carminative qualities to Fennel or Caraway. Due to its disagreeable flavour it has been replaced by Caraway in European herbal medicine.Cumin oil and cuminaldehyde have been reported to exhibit strong larvi- cidal and antibacterial activity.Fine grinding of the seed can cause loss of 50% of volatile oil, most within one hour. (Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, 2007.)Dosage: Fruit—1-3 g powder. (API Vol. I.)... cuminum cyminumHillary, Hilaree, Hilarie, Hilarey, Hilari, Hillari, Hillarie, Hillaree, Hillarey, Hillory, Hilaire, Hilaria, Hilery, Hillery, Hiliary, Hiliarie, Hylary, Hylarie, Hylari, Hylarey, Hylaree, Hyllari, Hyllary, Hilaeira, Hiolair, Hillarea, Hylarea, Hyllarea, Hilarea... hilary
Lanasa, Lanassia, Lanasia, Lanassiya, Lanasiya... lanassa
Larra, Laralaine, Laramae, Larina, Larinda, Larita, Larya... lara
Habitat: The temperate Himalayas from Garhwal to Sikkim, also in Ootacamund.
English: Wild Himalayan Cherry, Bird Cheery.Ayurvedic: Padmaka, Padma- gandhi, Padmaadyaa, Padmaakha, Padmakaashtha.Action: Kernel—antilithic. Stem— refrigerant, antipyretic. Tender branches are crushed and soaked in water and taken internally to avert abortion. Oil—similar to that of bitter almond oil.
The plant contains a flavone glu- coside, puddumin-A. The root bark contains beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, ursolic acid, prunetinoside, glucogen- kwanin and neosakuranin. Seeds contain flavonoid glycosides.The leaves, twigs, bark and kernels contain a cyanogenetic substance.Dosage: Heartwood—1-3 g powder. (API, Vol. III.)... prunus cerasoidesTait, Tayt, Tayte, Taita, Tayta, Tayten, Taet, Taete, Taeta, Tate... taite
1. Agrimony. Those who suffer considerable inner torture which they try to dissemble behind a facade of cheerfulness.
2. Aspen. Apprehension and foreboding. Fears of unknown origin.
3. Beech. Critical and intolerant of others. Arrogant.
4. Centaury. Weakness of will; those who let themselves be exploited or imposed upon – become subservient; difficulty in saying ‘no’. Human doormat.
5. Cerato. Those who doubt their own judgement, seeks advice of others. Often influenced and misguided.
6. Cherry Plum. Fear of mental collapse/desperation/loss of control and fear of causing harm. Vicious rages.
7. Chestnut Bud. Refusal to learn by experience; continually repeating the same mistakes.
8. Chicory. The over-possessive, demands respect or attention (selfishness), likes others to conform to their standards. makes martyr of oneself.
9. Clematis. Indifferent, inattentive, dreamy, absent-minded. Mental escapist from reality.
10. Crab Apple. Cleanser. Feels unclean or ashamed of ailments. Self disgust/hatred. House proud.
11. Elm. Temporarily overcome by inadequacy or responsibility. Normally very capable.
12. Gentian. Despondent. Easily discouraged and dejected.
13. Gorse. Extreme hopelessness – pessimist – ‘Oh, what’s the use?’.
14. Heather. People who are obsessed with their own troubles and experiences. Talkative ‘bores’ – poor listeners.
15. Holly. For those who are jealous, envious, revengeful and suspicious. For those who hate.
16. Honeysuckle. For those with nostalgia and who constantly dwell in the past. Homesickness.
17. Hornbeam. ‘Monday morning’ feeling but once started, task is usually fulfilled. Procrastination.
18. Impatiens. Impatience, irritability.
19. Larch. Despondency due to lack of self-confidence; expectation of failure, so fails to make the attempt. Feels inferior though has the ability.
20. Mimulus. Fear of known things. Shyness, timidity.
21. Mustard. Deep gloom like an overshadowing dark cloud that descends for no known reason which can lift just as suddenly. Melancholy.
22. Oak. Brave determined types. Struggles on in illness and against adversity despite setbacks. Plodders.
23. Olive. Exhaustion – drained of energy – everything an effort.
24. Pine. Feelings of guilt. Blames self for mistakes of others. Feels unworthy.
25. Red Chestnut. Excessive fear and over caring for others especially those held dear.
26. Rock Rose. Terror, extreme fear or panic.
27. Rock Water. For those who are hard on themselves – often overwork. Rigid minded, self denying. 28. Scleranthus. Uncertainty/indecision/vacillation. Fluctuating moods.
29. Star of Bethlehem. For all the effect of serious news, or fright following an accident, etc.
30. Sweet Chestnut. Anguish of those who have reached the limit of endurance – only oblivion left.
31. Vervain. Over-enthusiasm, over-effort; straining. Fanatical and highly-strung. Incensed by injustices. 32. Vine. Dominating/inflexible/ambitious/tyrannical/autocratic. Arrogant Pride. Good leaders.
33. Walnut. Protection remedy from powerful influences, and helps adjustment to any transition or change, e.g. puberty, menopause, divorce, new surroundings.
34. Water Violet. Proud, reserved, sedate types, sometimes ‘superior’. Little emotional involvement but reliable/dependable.
35. White Chestnut. Persistent unwanted thoughts. Pre-occupation with some worry or episode. Mental arguments.
36. Wild Oat. Helps determine one’s intended path in life.
37. Wild Rose. Resignation, apathy. Drifters who accept their lot, making little effort for improvement – lacks ambition.
38. Willow. Resentment and bitterness with ‘not fair’ and ‘poor me’ attitude.
39. Rescue Remedy. A combination of Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose, Star of Bethlehem. All purpose emergency composite for causes of trauma, anguish, bereavement, examinations, going to the dentist, etc. ... bach remedies
Constituents: pyrrolizidine alkaloids, choline.
Action: adrenal gland restorative, galactagogue, demulcent, emollient, diuretic, refrigerant, anti- depressive. Stimulates production of prostaglandin EI. Oil contains two important fatty acids: gamma- linolenic acid (GLA) and linoleic acid. Assists assimilation of iron.
Uses: To strengthen adrenal glands weakened by intake of steroids (cortisone, etc). Stress, mental exhaustion, depression. Helps to prevent inflammation of stomach and intestines in cases of toxicity, allergy and infection. Colitis, Gastritis, Gastric ulcer. “Borage cheers the heart and raises drooping spirits” (Dioscorides). Old Italian remedy to increase breast milk in nursing mothers. Chronic catarrh. Borage oil is combined with Evening Primrose oil to reduce cholesterol deposits. Leaky-gut syndrome (Borage seed oil). External use said to defer wrinkling and skin dryness of old age. Used internally under directions of a qualified practitioner.
Preparations: Thrice daily.
Tea: 1 teaspoon to each cup boiling water; infuse 15 minutes. Half-1 cup.
Home tincture: 1oz cut herb to 20oz 45 per cent alcohol (Vodka, etc) in wide-neck bottle. Macerate and shake daily for 4 days. Filter. Bottle. Dose: 1-2 teaspoons in water.
Liquid Extract: half-1 teaspoon.
Capsules: (oil) (Salus).
Fresh juice: 1 teaspoon.
Pharmacy only. ... borage
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