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Herbs The
following information
is referenced from
the following books: Date Palm: Hildegard states that this tree
signifies
happiness and if you cook and eat the fruit of the date palm tree, it
brings
much happiness. She warns that too much will congest one and weigh them
down. Mullein: Hildegard writes that mullein
will
strengthen a heart that is weak and sad. To frequently eat it with
meat, fish,
or small tarts and this will strengthen and make the heart happy. She
states
that this herb is not to be mixed with other herbs when doing this. Wild Thyme: This herb is balanced. As one
who has an
ill brain, as if it was empty, make little cakes and eat them often and
his
brain becomes better, states Hildegard. Hyssop: Hildegard warns of the ways not
to consume
hyssop as well as the ways it is useful to consume hyssop. She says
that is
useful in all foods and it is more beneficial to crush it and cook it
than to
eat it raw. Feverfew: Hildegard writes that feverfew
restores
health to an ill person and is also good for a healthy person to
consume. It
benefits digestion in whatever way it is eaten. Sage: It is good to eat raw or cooked
for the
noxious humors that are troubling one. Hildegard recommends eating the
crushed
powder with bread. She has detailed other uses for sage. The continued use of Sage is used in Indian Herbology. The following information is referenced from the book: Indian Herbology of North America by, Alma R. Hutchens. Sage: The Middle ages
gave much
credit and power
to the use of sage for food and as a medicine. Verses and many couplets
were
written about the herb and BABS
Bakery’s English translation is provided. “Contra vim mortis, Crescit salvia in hortis. Contrary to the power of death, Sage springs forth from the garden. Cur moriatur homo, cui salvia crescit in hortis. How is it that man dies, as Sage springs forth from the garden.” Energetic Properties- herbs Date palm or Dates (Kharjura)- sweet/cold/sweet VP- K+ in excess V+ if dry. Added to herbal formulas as tonic, as it is good for wasting diseases and injuries. Drives out Cold; Supports Blood; Supports Qi. Action- nutritive, tonic, aphrodisiac, one of the best fruit strengtheners, demulcent, laxative, refrigerant, febrifuge, expectorant. Route- liver, lung, spleen: tonifies, Qi, Blood. Mullein- Temperature- Cool; Flavor- sweet; Route- Lung, stomach, large intestine, bladder; Tonifies- Yin; Regulates- Damp Heat, resolves phlegm. Thyme (Ipar)- Pungent/hot/pungent VK- P+ Indigestion, sever cough, menstrual disorders, gas, bad breath. Drives out invasion of Wind Damp; Resolves Phlegm; Supports Yang. Action- Stimulant, diaphoretic, anticough, anthelmintic, antiseptic. Route- Lung, spleen, kidney, bladder, heart, uterus; tonifies- Qi; regulates- resolves phlegm, counteracts cold, Qi circulation, Wind Cold. Feverfew- Temperature- Cool; Flavor- Bitter; Route- Liver; Regulates- heat, Wind Heat.
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Sage
(Salbia-sefakuss)- Astringent/hot/pungent VK-
P+
in
excess. Clears srotas, opens head an dlungs, calms heart, dries excess
mucus,
calms brain. Drives out invasion of Wind Heat. Drives out invasion of
Wind
Cold; Supports Qi; Supports Yang.
Action- Stimulant, diuretic, nervine, astringent. Route- Heart, lung, kidney, liver, uterus; tonifies- Qi; regulates- Wind Heat, Wind Cold, Heat, Damp, Resolves Phlegm. Action- Alterative, antibilious, aphrodisiac, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic. Route- Stomach; regulates- Cold, Qi circulation. Coriander leaf drives out invasion of Wind Cold. Fennel (Methica, Sonph)- Sweet/cold/sweet VPK= Abdominal pain, colic, gas, indigestion, nausea, digestion for children and elderly, raises agni (digestive fire). Most Sattwic (purity) spice. Action- Stimulant, diuretic, carminative, stomachic, antispasmodic, lactogogue. Good for Qi Stagnation. Route- Kidney, bladder, spleen, stomach, liver; tonifies- Qi, Yang; regulates- counteracts cold, resolves phlegm, Qi circulation. Fennel seed drives out Cold; Supports Yang. Listed are some categories of the Energetic Properties of the various grains/foods/spices/herbs used in BABS Bakery products. The choice is yours to better understand the energetic properties in order to use these and many other foods in knowing your constitution/season in order to better balance your body. Most terminology is from Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. BABS Bakery has tried its best to counterbalance many of the foods we serve to suit the season and various constitutions. Please read BABS Bakery disclaimer/disclosure page for more information, as BABS Bakery makes no claims to your choice of foods or dietary lifestyle. The references are listed and the choice to pursue food and the lifestyle you want to live is based on your own personal needs and health. http://www.babsbakery.com/disclosure.html References-
Chesterman,
C- Lowe, K (1979, 1998) National Audubon Society
Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals. Chanticleer
Press, Inc. A
Borzoi Book, Published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. Berg, Y. (2000) The
Power of Kabbalah. Jodere Group. Jodere Group, Inc. © 2010 babsbakery. This bakery and website is for educational purposes only. The information supplied here comes from a variety of sources and authors and not every statement made has been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |