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INDIAN FRANKINCENSE/BOSWELLIA SERRATA: The Medicinal aka OlibanumBoswellia Serrata is a moderate sized tree that grows in the dry mountains of India. Boswellia Serrata resins chemical composition consists of monoterpenes, which prevents cancer, diterpenes which is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antispasmodic, triterpenes which prevents diabetic complications. It is antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal, tetracyclic triterpenic acids which widely is found in medicinal plants and commonly used for treatment of diabetic complications which are boswellia acid, acetyl boswellic acid, keto boswellic acid and acetyl-11 keto boswellic acid which are all responsible for inhibiting pro-inflammatory enzymes.  Keto-boswellic acid is the most potent inhibitor of the 5-lipoxygenase an enzyme responsible for inflammation.  The resinous properties of Boswellia Serrata, giving its name The Medicinal: Due to Boswellia Serrata resin's composition it may prevent certain types of cancers and may fight bacteria in the mouth causing plague, tooth decay and bad breath, helps toothaches, and gum disease while supporting healthy gums. May create healthy blood flow. The scent of Shallaki (the holy plant) soothes your mind and may improve memory.  The salve helps treat arthritis pain, inflammation of the joints.  It treats cuts, bruises, and wounds.  The oil: stimulating your senses, treats toothaches and gum sores or for gum disease.

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  • INFUSED OIL: The taste is bitter.  How to use: mix 1/2 teaspoon with 1/2 teaspoon of honey making it tastes better. 

  • Massage your ear lobes, the palms of your hands and your fingertips Rub the oil on your gums.  Add 5 drops of oil in a glass of water and stir well.  Rinse your mouth 1 mouthful at a time and spit it out in the sink before taking another mouthful.  Take twice daily.  DO NOT SWALLOW.  Mix with 100% shea butter to moisturize your face and body.  Use it in a diffuser.  Use it in your hot bath water with 3 to 5 full droppers.  CAUTION TIP: known adverse reactions when applied to sensitive faces.

  • SALVE:  Apply to the affected area as needed.  A small amount will do.

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COCONUT – COCONUT PALM (COCOS NUCIFERA)

The meat of the coconut is called copra or kernel of the coconut. The nutrients and vitamins of the coconut contain fiber, protein, calcium, vitamins C & B vitamins, iron, magnesium, carbohydrates, natural sugars, MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) and ZERO cholesterol.  The medicinal properties include being anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antioxidant, antidermatophytic (ringworm), hypoglycemic (lowers blood sugar), hepatoprotective, which is found in the coconut oil to protect liver cells, improve liver blood flow, decrease inflammation and helps the reduction of blood pressure, and immunostimulant, which is found in coconut protein that stimulates the immune system by activating the bone marrow cells. The chemical composition of the oil is rich in MCFA (medium-chain fatty acid), saturated fatty acids, monosaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids.  Lauric acid is the main fatty acid.  Coconut oil is high in lauric acid content with a comedogenic rating of 4+ which is why most people break out making it astringent on their skin, especially their face, clogging the pores.  Lauric acid also raises good cholesterol levels which may lower heart disease risks.  The benefits: It may help with weight loss and may improve gum health killing bacteria, preventing cavities, and strengthening teeth. 

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  • ​​COCONUT FLOUR: made from fresh coconut copra, grinded and baked from the pulp.  Use it for frying, stuffing and baking chicken or fish.  Get creative with it!

  • COCONUT SOAP:  made with all-natural coconut oil. A great cleansing soap with abundant fluffy lather and helps heal the skin.  Naturally scented.

  • COCONUT OIL: It is also used for body oil, body lotion, body scrubs, breath freshener, cuticle oil, make-up remover, deep conditioner, deodorant, itch reliever, lip balm, leave-in conditioner, massage oil, stretch mark oil, dandruff treatment and many more other uses like putting coconut oil in your coffee!  Why Now?

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ENGLISH LAVENDER (Lavandula French Grosso)

Nutrients and vitamins: Vitamin A and C, calcium, boosting the strength of your bones, magnesium, nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and iron. The chemical composition of linalool acetate and linalyl acetate which are anti-inflammatory, gives its sweet aroma to lavender, effective in alleviating insomnia, anxiety, headache, migraine, improves skin conditions (acne, burns, eczema and dry skin), reduces hair loss, regulates mood issues, mitigates chemotherapy side effects.  Terpinene is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, anxiolytic, antibacterial properties, antinocic ceptive to treat acne, eczema, psoriasis and has a sedative effect reducing anxiety when inhaled.  Reduces risks of cancer and diabetes, improves cardiovascular health.  Lavandulyl acetate and lavandulol are sedatives, antidepressive, anticonvulsant, comedogenic (not clogging pores), anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiparasitic, fragrance enhancer, chemical compound derives from lavandulol which is a natural alcohol found in the oil of lavender with acetic acid.  Camphor gives lavender its traditional scent.  The benefits are lavender's sweet aroma that calms the body and mind and helps promote sleep, eases joints and muscles, may alleviates headaches and menstrual cramps, soothes itchy skin, eczema, allergies, sunburn and bug bites, and repels bugs. Oil may reduce wrinkles, lessens acne, lessen blotchiness, and redness, and help even skin tone. Salve helps repair damaged skin tissue.  Heals wounds, scars, burns, rashes, bites, stings, scrapes, acne, chapped lips, cracked cuticles, rough elbows, and dry hands and feet. 

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  • INFUSED OIL: Use 2 to 3 drops.  In the evening, massage oil on your face in circular motions stimulating blood flow.

  • SALVE: Rub on damp or dry skin daily. You will see improvement within 2 weeks.

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EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS

Nutrients and vitamins: high concentrations of vitamins A & C, and caffeic acid.  The chemical composition of cineole or eucalyptol releases tension and relieves pain. It is antispasmodic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer and treats respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. It is a strong inhibitor for bacterial growth. A-pinene promotes bronchodilator effects (opening the airways helping with asthma), may increase alertness, an antiseptic, antibiotic, anticoagulant, antitumor, antimicrobial, antimalarial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-Leishmania, analgesic and antibacterial. Aromadendrene is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, antidepressant, anticancer, treats pruritus (itching), irritation and acne.  A-limonene reduces triglycerides, lowers blood sugar levels, relieves heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux. O-cymene is anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antitumor and may have pain-killing abilities. Phytochemical plant parts contain saponins, tannins, phenols and glycosides.  Flavonoids: catechins suppress inflammation, has antitumor effects, antioxidant, regulates infiltration and proliferation of immune related cells. Isorhamnetin is antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, protects cardiovascular cells against inflammation, oxidative damage and apoptosis (death of cells), improves nerve function, enhances memory and cognition, may treat and prevent neuro degenerative disorders. Luteolin is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, neuroprotective, analgesic, antidiabetic, and may protect cardiovascular. Kaempferol induces inflammation, protects against oxidative stress, reduces risk of cancers, improves heart health, alleviates intestinal inflammation and antioxidant.  Phloretin improves skin cell regeneration improving skin discoloration and uneven skin tone, antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-allergic, anticarcinogenic, antithrombotic and hepatoprotective (preventing damage to the liver). Quercetin is antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, anticarcinogenic, antidiabetic and antiviral. Benefits: has pain reducing analgesic properties, stress reducer and helps with dry skin, heals fungus and scalp relief, nasal congestion, high in antioxidants, it has  neuroprotective properties helping to protect against dementia, oral health improvement such as gingivitis, bad breath, dental plague, preoperative anxiety insect repellent and may kill head lice.  Oil:  eases sore muscles, joint pain, fights fungal infections, alleviates headaches, and much more.

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  • INFUSED OIL: Use 2 to 3 drops of oil daily.  A small amount goes a long way!  You will see results in about 2 weeks.

 

GOLDEN ROD (SOLIDAGO - symbolizes good fortune, growth and encouragement)

Vitamins and nutrients: B12, D, E, magnesium, copper, selenium and zinc, including saponins which have antifungal effects. The chemical composition: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, saponins inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria and yeast (Candida albicans), quercetin antihistamine treating wounds and prevent infection, antioxidant; kaempferol antioxidant helps protect cells from damage cause by free radicals.  Benefits: reduces pain and swelling or inflammation in sore muscles, injuries and painful joints and stiffness of pulled muscles and muscle spasms. May help with certain skin conditions by treating soreness, burns, scrapes, minor skin ailments, and arthritis. 

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  • SALVE: Rub a finger full on your damp or dry skin daily,  Feel the difference in minutes.

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PINE from VIRGINIA (Pinus Virginiana) 

Vitamins and nutrients:  vitamin A, D, E K, & C essential for red blood cell production, eye support, hair and nail growth as well as bone development.  Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, suramin (antiviral properties), and shikimic acid (antivirals to fight influenza).  The chemical composition: a-terpineol - antioxidant, anticancer, anticonvulsant, antiulcer, antihypertensive, antinociceptive compound.  Linalool soothes pain, eases depression and anxiety, anti-inflammatory, promotes relaxation and enhances sleep quality. Oldest sleep aid in the world. Limonene reduces disease activity and limits damage to organs, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antinociceptive, anticancer, antidiabetic, antihyperalgesic, antiviral, and gastroprotective effects, reduce stress, and mood disorders. Anethol bioactive compound, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, chemo preventive, antidiabetic, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, antithrombotic, local anesthetic, sedative, and anti-genotoxic. Caryophyllene has potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial and antioxidant properties, helps relieve anxiety and pain, reduces cholesterol, prevents osteoporosis and treats seizures. Eugenol also known as clove oil has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, antiseptic, and anesthetic properties. The benefits: This drawing salve is anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antidepressant, antiviral, and antiseptic. Reduces triglycerides, fighting herpes virus and cancer prevention. The scent: is a stress reliever, mood enhancer, and helps muscle relaxation. It draws out infections, slivers, and inflammation from the body.  May reduce swelling and pain, skin and eye health (drink as a tea). The salve may ease pain and swelling associated with arthritis, tendonitis and other inflammatory conditions. 

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  • PINE NEEDLE SALVE:   Rub one finger full on your skin as needed.  Using as a drawing salve, the splinters are drawn out of your skin within a day or two.

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RED CLOVER (Trifolium Pratense)

Nutrients and vitamins:  calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, iron, thiamine and vitamin C. The chemical composition:  anticancer, antidiabetic, and antioxidant.  Genistein is a natural compound to isoflavones and an angiogenesis inhibitor and a phytoestrogen which has anthelmintic properties destroying parasitic worms. Health benefits for cardiovascular disease, prevents osteoporosis, reduces postmenopausal symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Formononetin inhibits cell proliferation, invasion and metastatic abilities of cancer cells.  It also induces apoptosis (death of cells) controlling the growth or development of organisms.  Daidzein is a natural isoflavone with estrogen-like properties for anticancer, neuron protection, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, inhibits breast cancer progress by preventing cell proliferation, used for menopausal relief, osteoporosis, blood cholesterol, lowers risk of hormone-related cancers and heart disease.  Biochanin A is an isoflavone having anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer and neuroprotective properties. Irilone a isoflavone combined with progesterone enhancing PR (progesterone receptor) signaling through estrogen and glucocorticoid receptors which alter cells in breast cancer. Pratensein a flavonoid which has an effect to prevent atherosclerosis, reduces oxidative damage and cognitive impairment.  Pseudobaptigenin a isoflavone and a polyphenol that has anticancer properties.  Prunetin a methylated isoflavone improves intestinal epithelial barrier function significantly and improves gut health and stress. Glycetein a plant-based compound reducing menopausal symptoms like hit flashes and night sweats, prevents vaginal dryness, osteoporosis and lowers chances of cardiovascular disease.  All may slow bone loss and boost bone mineral density in pre and perimenopausal women, reduces protein degradation, increases lean body mass and muscle mass, stops cancer cells from growing and killing cancer cells such as prostate and endometrial cancer.  Benefits: Oil: may increase collagen production, improve elasticity of your skin, and improve hydration. May heal skin irritation, wounds, skin sores, burns and insect bites. Salve:   May treat psoriasis, eczema, and rashes.

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  • INFUSED OIL: Apply 2 to 3 drops on your damp skin daily for best results.

  • SALVE: Use a finger full and rub it in your skin daily for best results.

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WHITE SAGE (SALVIA APIANA) 

Nutrients and Vitamins: calcium, vitamins K & B6, iron, and protein. The chemical composition: terpenoids help reduce stress and anxiety, boost mood and cognitive function, relieve pain and inflammation, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiviral, antiallergic, antispasmodic, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties help support healthy immune system function, reduces inflammation and promotes overall health and wellness, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, support healthy immune system function, reduce inflammation and improve digestion, prevent liver, lung and other cancers. Monoterpenes - antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, anticancer, antispasmodic, hypotensive (lowers BP), and vasorelaxant (reduces vascular tension). Diterpenes - support healthy cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation and improve overall health, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, hepatoprotective anticancer, antidiabetic, and

antiosteoclastogenesis.  C23terpenoids - useful in prevention of several diseases including cancer, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiviral, antiallergenic, antispasmodic, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory properties as well as chemo preventive.  Triterpenes - reduce inflammation, improve heart health, protect against types of cancers, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antitumoral, immunomodulator compounds, antitumor, antiparasitic, liver protection, neuroprotection, cardiovascular protection, metabolic regulation (where the thyroid hormone is essential for normal growth and development).  Flavonoids -plant-based compounds having antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.  Apigenin and luteolin contribute to potential health benefits.  Phenolic acids - antimicrobial, antihyperglycemic, antiapoptotic, antiproliferative effects, aromatic compounds reduce inflammation, improve heart health, protects against types of cancer, antioxidant avoiding cellular damage due to free radical oxidation reactions.  Eucalyptol - natural compound containing refreshing mint like cooling properties. Cineole - release tension and relieve pain, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, treats respiratory diseases and cardiovascular, opens airways, kills bacteria and fungi, releases phlegm, depressant effect on CNS, inhibits effects on locomotion mucolytic (breaks up mucus making it easier to breathe).  Pinene - antibiotic, anticoagulant, antitumor, antimicrobial, antimalanal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-Leishmania (a parasitic protozoan) and analgesic. The benefits: Oil a relaxant.  Salve eases muscle pain, joint pain, bacterial infections, and spasms, eliminates toxins, and may calm skin conditions such as dermatitis, coughs, and Athlete’s Feet.  

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  • INCENSE CONE:  very popular herb for cleansing and clearing bad and foul odors. It is also used in purification and cleansing rituals to take away negativity.

  • INFUSED OIL:  Apply 3 to 5 drops in a diffuser or use with a steam inhaler.

  • SALVE: Apply a finger full on skin daily for best results.

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