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| Located at: 76 Center Road Lebanon, ME 04027 207-457-1114 |
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Modern herbalists agree that the plant is helpful for loss of appetite, upset stomach, and gas„ although it may be better to take the herb before these symptoms occur (such as before eating a fatty meal), rather than after. The herb is also antibacterial. Precautions: Generally not recommended during pregnancy. If you are allergic to artichokes, avoid this herb. Boneset: May be used for colds and congestion. Boneset treats colds by raising body temperature to kill the colds virus, but it also treats fevers by inducing perspiration to lower body temperature. The polysaccharides in boneset activate T-cells to fight bacterial infections. Precautions: Boneset is most effective when taken on the first day of symptoms. Safety for pregnant women, nursing mothers, children under the age of 6, or persons with severe liver or kidney disease has not been established. Burdock: May be used as an anti-inflammatory remedy. Its numerous antioxidants protect the liver from toxic chemicals, allowing it to process the body's naturally occurring steroids which is helpful in achieving hormonal balance. A mildly bitter herb, it stimulates the release of gastric juices and aids digestion. Cilantro: May be used to expedite the removal of heavy metals such as mercury, lead and aluminum from the body. Localized deposits of these metals within the body have been shown to foster the growth of a number of infectious micro-organisms, including Chlamydia trachomatis, herpes simplex 1 and 2 and cytomegalovirus, protecting them from the action of antibiotics and anti-virals that would normally be capable of eliminating them or controlling their virulence. Comfrey: May promote the growth of connective tissue, bone, cartilage, and is easily absorbed through the skin. Precautions: Use with extreme caution. Excessive consumption may be carcinogenic to the liver. Do not use while pregnant. Elderberry: May be effective against influenza. Taken before infection, it prevents infection. Taken after infection, it prevents spread of the virus through the respiratory tract. Feverfew: May be used as a preventative for people with migraines. The bitter taste of this herb enhances appetite and digestion and improves liver function. Relieves pain and inflammation of arthritis, relaxes nervous tension, eases depression and promotes sleep. Helpful for women who are highly nervous and sensitive to pain and may have sudden outbursts of anger. Gold Thread: It may be used as other pure bitters. In New England it is valued as a local application in thrush, for children. Heal All: May be used as for internal ailments. Lemon balm: May be used as a calming, antiseptic and antiviral herb; easing tension, stress and overwhelming feelings; calms and slows the heart, eases nervousness, agitation, palpitations, irregular heartbeat and mild depression. Relaxes spasms in the stomach, lowers a fever and helps cool the body on hot summer days. Lemon balm helps tired minds to concentrate. Apply a lemon balm tincture topically to prevent or heal a herpes sore. Marshmallow: May be used to help with bronchitis, common cold/sore throat, cough, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, stomach ulcers. Red Clover: May be helpful for children and adults with spasmodic coughs, bronchitis or pertussis; eases lymphatic congestion and tonsillitis and traditionally has been used as an anticancer remedy. Contains genistine which is known to inhibit cancer cell growth. Precautions: Use with caution if on anticoagulants and anti-platelet agents or if using oral contraceptives. Do not use before or after surgeries because of blood thinning properties. St. John’s Wort: May treat depression. Precautions: May increase sensitivity to sunlight and risk of sunburn. Not to be used with a MAO or Protease inhibitor. Sorrell: May be used as a diuretic. Stinging Nettles: May be used if iron is low. Has many valuable properties including nourishing tonic for people who feel weak and tired, pre- and post- operative support, restores overall vitality, stimulates liver and kidneys to cleanse the body of waste products, helps clear eczema, and eases and prevents hay fever symptoms. As a non-irritating diuretic nettle leaf helps relieve fluid retention, cystitis and urethritis. Good preventative tea on regular basis for softening or preventing kidney stones and gravel and as a remedy for bedwetting and incontinence. Nettles helps stop nosebleeds. A tincture of the seeds improves thyroid function. Valerian: May be used as a strong muscle relaxant, effective sleep remedy. Eases menstrual cramps, restlessness, emotional stress, nervous irritation, and gastrointestinal cramping. Yarrow: May be used for women‘s issues. Encourages blood flow to the pelvis, clears excess estrogen from the body, regulates length of menstrual cycle, lessen heavy menstrual bleeding and eases menstrual cramps. Lowers a fever and heals wounds. Precautions: Avoid internal use if pregnant. Elizabeth Foley, Divine Healing Nashu, In following the tradition of many Maine shops, Jerry is now available for your custom woodworking needs. His workshop is right on the premises and enhances the flow of energy at the shop with his creative design concepts. Jerry's craftsmanship includes both residential and commercial; including but not limited to custom mill work, cabinetry, counter tops, solid surface counter tops and custom furniture. As a master craftsman with over 30 years' experience, Jerry offers his woodworking services for other furniture establishments and gift shops in the area. Have you ever been inside Aroma Joe's in Sanford? Jerry built the cafe that resides in Sanford's historical bank building. For your next set of kitchen and bathroom cabinets; or that retail store you are opening or refurbishing, call Jerry at 207-457-1114 or 207-608-3010. email: yankeellc2@metrocast.net, |
The sweat lodge is a ceremonial sauna that has been commonly associated with Native American people and can be found in
almost every aboriginal traditional culture across the world.
There are several styles of sweat lodges including a low dome-like or oblong structure built on earth (as opposed to grass or
forest brush). Traditionally, it is built with a frame of tree shoots or branches, which are long, thin and very flexible. Lodges
range in size, depending on the amount of participants.
The wood structure is then covered with blankets, canvas/ tarps, or sometimes, animal skins. Sometimes permanent walls of
clay are built over the wooden frame. The walls must be thick enough for the lodge to be completely dark inside and to keep in
as much heat as possible.
Stones are heated in an exterior fire and tended by a fire keeper. A shallow pit is dug in the earth in the center of the lodge,
where hot stones from the fire will be placed.
During the ceremony, participants encircle the stone pit inside the lodge. The leader of the ceremony, or elder, (perhaps better
known as the pourer), receives the glowing hot stones from the fire keeper and places them in the pit. When enough stones
have been placed in the lodge, the pourer closes the door and pours water on top of the stones to fill the lodge with steam. This
happens usually four times, with periods of between 10 minutes to several hours, spent sweating in the lodge. Ceremony to
each of the 4 directions is done while in the lodge, according to the Kosho Hoho Yooga Medicine Shield teachings.
In lodge ceremonies, there are many songs sung with a drum and rattles, prayers given, mantras and attempts to heal the sick.
The lodge door is in the east.
The day’s ceremonies consist of building the sacred lodge, fire pit, fire ceremony and the lodge itself. Following, the lodge
participants will participate in a shared pot luck meal. Participants should plan on spending all day from beginning to end.
Participants are asked to bring a food item to share at the potluck, 2 blankets to cover the lodge (these will be returned), a towel
or bathing suit (this is a mixed-sex lodge). Women in "moon time" (during their menstrual cycle) will assist in the building of
the lodge and the fire keeping ceremony but may not enter the lodge.
Crescent Moon requires a commitment fee for participation in all sweats. Proceeds are donated to an organization of their choice.
almost every aboriginal traditional culture across the world.
There are several styles of sweat lodges including a low dome-like or oblong structure built on earth (as opposed to grass or
forest brush). Traditionally, it is built with a frame of tree shoots or branches, which are long, thin and very flexible. Lodges
range in size, depending on the amount of participants.
The wood structure is then covered with blankets, canvas/ tarps, or sometimes, animal skins. Sometimes permanent walls of
clay are built over the wooden frame. The walls must be thick enough for the lodge to be completely dark inside and to keep in
as much heat as possible.
Stones are heated in an exterior fire and tended by a fire keeper. A shallow pit is dug in the earth in the center of the lodge,
where hot stones from the fire will be placed.
During the ceremony, participants encircle the stone pit inside the lodge. The leader of the ceremony, or elder, (perhaps better
known as the pourer), receives the glowing hot stones from the fire keeper and places them in the pit. When enough stones
have been placed in the lodge, the pourer closes the door and pours water on top of the stones to fill the lodge with steam. This
happens usually four times, with periods of between 10 minutes to several hours, spent sweating in the lodge. Ceremony to
each of the 4 directions is done while in the lodge, according to the Kosho Hoho Yooga Medicine Shield teachings.
In lodge ceremonies, there are many songs sung with a drum and rattles, prayers given, mantras and attempts to heal the sick.
The lodge door is in the east.
The day’s ceremonies consist of building the sacred lodge, fire pit, fire ceremony and the lodge itself. Following, the lodge
participants will participate in a shared pot luck meal. Participants should plan on spending all day from beginning to end.
Participants are asked to bring a food item to share at the potluck, 2 blankets to cover the lodge (these will be returned), a towel
or bathing suit (this is a mixed-sex lodge). Women in "moon time" (during their menstrual cycle) will assist in the building of
the lodge and the fire keeping ceremony but may not enter the lodge.
Crescent Moon requires a commitment fee for participation in all sweats. Proceeds are donated to an organization of their choice.
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PLEASE NOTE: Sweat lodges held at Crescent Moon are hosted by Chris Bashaw, following the Kosho Hoho Yooga System and based
on the teachings of their Medicine Shield. It is an all-day ceremony for individual prayer and healing. They are similar to Lakota, Ojibwa
and Buddhist lodges. All are welcome to participate. No drugs are ever used in the sweat lodge. Visions are from Spirit and Ceremony.
on the teachings of their Medicine Shield. It is an all-day ceremony for individual prayer and healing. They are similar to Lakota, Ojibwa
and Buddhist lodges. All are welcome to participate. No drugs are ever used in the sweat lodge. Visions are from Spirit and Ceremony.
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