The hip (also known as zarzarrosa) offers some valuable benefits, as they have a lot of vitamin C. With the pulp of the fruit, preparing among other things, jams and jellies. While the infusion of rose hips is good, we should note that it is astringent, so it is best not to abuse.
Preparation:
Hip MARMALADE
To make this delicious jam, you should peeled 1 kilo of rose hips and 200 grams of apples. Then, put this into a pot with a cinnamon stick and the skin of a lemon, you cover it with water and let simmer just under an hour, slowly. Then mash the pulp Thebes who formed you, for every kilo, you must add 750 grams of sugar, and cook again.
EUCALYPTUS
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Eucalyptus is known for being the oldest plant to combat the cold, usually used as vapors. It is a powerful natural disinfectant.
Preparation
Eucalyptus vapors
For a cold, nothing beats a whiff of eucalyptus. For that, you put 3 tablespoons of leaves in a container co three liters of boiling water and let it permeate for 3 minutes. Then inhale eucalyptus insurance and relieve the symptoms of the fridge.
GINGER
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For centuries, different civilizations believed that ginger as a good ally against bronchial congestion, as it helps remove toxins, clears the nose and is a great expectorant. Mixed with honey, is a potent remedy to prevent and alleviate any respiratory disorder nature.
Preparation
Infusion GINGER, LEMON AND HONEY
To make this magic potion, nothing better to cook 115 grams of ginger root, washed and sliced, with two cups water, lemon zest and a pinch of cayenne. Allow to simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Remove the baking heat and let cool. Then add the juice of a lemon, strain and add 2 or more teaspoons of honey.
LAVENDER
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This very famous plant has many properties, which include being antiseptic, antibiotic and decongestant. Along with eucalyptus, may be the best decongestant of the respiratory tract, decreasing the mucus
Preparation
OINTMENT OF LAVENDER AND EUCALYPTUS
Melt 50 grams of petroleum jelly in a water bath, add one tablespoon of dried lavender spikes, remove and allow to simmer for 30 minutes. Then remove from heat, drain and cool delar. Then, pour a little oil of eucalyptus and other oil of camphor. Finally, using this ointment applied with massage in my throat, chest and back, to inhale the fumes through the night.
jueves, 31 de diciembre de 2009
miércoles, 30 de diciembre de 2009
plantas y flores / plants and flowers: Plants and flowers of good luck ritual to receive New Year
Plants and flowers of good luck ritual to receive New Year· Is frequent and there are traditional shake the evil desires of celebrating New Year's Eve ritual baths, aromas, stones, underwear, Feng Shui, Magic Powder, fruits and colors among others. However one of the elements that have also not only for Christmas but for the entire year is the plant
The holiday season is for many the best of the year, and in which many took advantage in the months to summarize what we left behind to be done, what was left half and what we are calling for the new calendar.
martes, 29 de diciembre de 2009
plantas y flores / plants and flowers: Plants that fight the flu - Part I
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If you attack the flu, or those near empiojarte with viruses, these natural remedies will help you completely safe combat discomfort and strengthen your immune system.
GARLIC
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Thanks to its antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral, garlic from ages ago is considered the king of medicinal plants, and an infallible remedy for coughs, colds and flu. Just so you know, a Garlic has substances that are equivalent to one fifth of the dose of penincilina
Preparation:
Garlic and lemon against tonsillitis:
Another household remedy used is to mix a clove of garlic and pour hot lemon juice. Subsequently it is sweetened with a little rosemary honey, and drink during the day in small sips. Despite its taste, it's great against tonsillitis.
CINNAMON
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Cinnamon is a stimulant of sweat, and relieves muscle aches and chills. If the mixture with orange juice is an effective remedy against viral infections and fights depression.
Preparation:
Cinnamon and orange punch to relieve chills
You add a cinnamon canutillo a freshly squeezed orange juice, add hot water and sweeten with honey. Take it several times a day.
ECHINACEA
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Scientifically it has been shown that echinacea boosts the immune system, increasing the production of white blood cells which fight and inhibit influenza.
Preparation:
Echinacea Tincture
If you have or just about to catch the flu, you should take ua teaspoon of echinacea tincture diluted in a glass of water or orange juice, three times a day.
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Care, Cultivation, and Botanical Garden, My Garden, Other Write comment
If you attack the flu, or those near empiojarte with viruses, these natural remedies will help you completely safe combat discomfort and strengthen your immune system.
GARLIC
-flu-fighting plant-p1-01
Thanks to its antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral, garlic from ages ago is considered the king of medicinal plants, and an infallible remedy for coughs, colds and flu. Just so you know, a Garlic has substances that are equivalent to one fifth of the dose of penincilina
Preparation:
Garlic and lemon against tonsillitis:
Another household remedy used is to mix a clove of garlic and pour hot lemon juice. Subsequently it is sweetened with a little rosemary honey, and drink during the day in small sips. Despite its taste, it's great against tonsillitis.
CINNAMON
-flu-fighting plant-p1-02
Cinnamon is a stimulant of sweat, and relieves muscle aches and chills. If the mixture with orange juice is an effective remedy against viral infections and fights depression.
Preparation:
Cinnamon and orange punch to relieve chills
You add a cinnamon canutillo a freshly squeezed orange juice, add hot water and sweeten with honey. Take it several times a day.
ECHINACEA
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Scientifically it has been shown that echinacea boosts the immune system, increasing the production of white blood cells which fight and inhibit influenza.
Preparation:
Echinacea Tincture
If you have or just about to catch the flu, you should take ua teaspoon of echinacea tincture diluted in a glass of water or orange juice, three times a day.
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sábado, 26 de diciembre de 2009
plantas y flores / plants and flowers: Food and plants to snore less
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Food and plants to snore less
Although its effectiveness is not fully demonstrated, some foods help to improve breathing ability
Snoring is a problem that affects both those who suffer as the companion of bed. In the long list of products and gadgets antironquidos, highlighting popular nasal strips to open the airways, special pillows that "encourage" a change of position if you snore too, the aspirations of steam or nasal sprays and rinses with essential oils to decongest the airways and help to snore less. However, although scientific evidence is lacking, some foods and plants have proven effective against snoring, as they improve blood circulation and breathing capacity.
Snoring is caused when the soft palate and uvula (popularly known as "bell") partially blocked the airways during sleep. The causes are many and so varied that remedy only one of them can cause frustration, albeit temporary stop snoring snore or less, over time the problem recurs.
Experts say snoring is not a disease, although the lack of treatment, if accompanied by obstructive sleep apnea (breathing stops for a few seconds) can cause serious long-term illnesses: increased cardiovascular risk (hypertension, arrhythmias) and high headaches, among others. The most common causes of snoring are responsible for nasal congestion from colds or allergies, enlarged tonsils, deformities in the nose, like a deviated septum, and consumption of alcohol.
Being overweight also contributes to snore more, when the air, the accumulated fat in the neck vibrates and creates noise. In Spain, according to the latest National Health Survey (ENS 2006), 37.8% of adults are overweight and 15.6% have problems of obesity rates similar to those recorded in the infant and juvenile stage (30% 13.9% of overweight and obesity).
Many people have more weight considered healthy for his age and health condition. Similarly, many who snore: half of men and a quarter of women. For most, the problem of snoring (and even sleep apnea) can be solved if they lose weight. The added value of not snoring is more than the body rests and this has implications for improved health and quality of life during the day.
Eating well for a good rest
The popular heritage believes that milk, fried foods and chocolate are foods that should not be taken for dinner because digestion and accentuating worsen snoring. But there is no scientific evidence that associates the consumption of specific foods to a worsening of snoring, although after a heavy meal falls asleep snoring worse and more, including those not accustomed to.
The possibility of obtaining benefits through the use of plants has led to the invention of various remedies without proven
People affected-both who snores as his companion, you have to assess whether noticeable improvement or worsening by the type of dinner. Lighten the meal to improve digestion can help reduce snoring. The type, number of foods chosen for dinner and how cooking affects digestion and the ability to sleep.
Should be restrained with the quantity, in order not to saturate the stomach and lengthen the digestion, and preferably low-fat cooking, a simple way (steamed, boiled, grilled, oven.), Without chips, not abusing the bold, spicy seasonings and avoid coffee. The effect of alcohol has been studied more. Alcohol intake, either acute or chronic, disrupts sleep and helps insomnia, breathing problems worse, increases the incidence and duration of obstructive sleep apnea and even make them worse, which can be dangerous for those already suffering from the disorder.
Studies reveal that alcohol induces oropharyngeal muscle hypotonia, which makes the tissue of the palate and upper pharynx are more soft and loose, breathing vibrate and generate noise. The results of a recent test conducted by the Städtische Kliniken Frankfurt (Germany), published this month in the Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngologycal Societies (EUFOS) confirm this hypothesis and detail that alcohol intake affects nocturnal individuals greater snorers than those who are not.
The role of essential oils
Sprays, rinses and infusions with essential oils are another alternative to help stop snoring. In a double blind placebo controlled study, researchers at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom), evaluated the use of a mixture of essential oils extracted from various plant parts (leaves, petals, fruits, roots) slightly fragrant rich in volatiles. The vegetable selection was made by its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral, as well as their possible effects on reducing stress and emotional arousal.
The mixture, which they called "Helps Stop Snoring" (aids to stop snoring) contained "Mentha arvensis (mint)," Mentha piperita (peppermint), "Citrus limonum (lemon balm), Eugenia caryophyllus "(nail)," officianalis Melissa (lemon balm), "pumilio Pinus mugo (dwarf pine)," Foeniculum vulgare (fennel), "Salvia officinalis (sage)," Thymus serpyllum (thyme), "Cymbopogon vinterianus "(citronella)," Eucalyptys globulus (eucalyptus), "Lavandula angustifolia (lavender)," Pistacia lentiscus (mastic) and Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine).
The authors of this preliminary project found a significant reduction of snoring in both the group of volunteers who used the spray (spray) of essential oils and applied in the oropharyngeal area, as women who took the same formulation as a liquid (rinse ) gargle, compared with placebo. The hypothesis that point is that the formula "may have an antispasmodic action on the soft palate and the upper area of the pharynx, by altering the muscle tone and reduce the flapping of the tissues."
The blend of essential oils may also increase blood flow to the palate, causing a moderate increase in "stiffness" and, thus, reduce the flapping of the tissues that cause snoring. Even if the duration of action of oils is short, may be enough for the companion settle to sleep. Other studies have argued about positive results with different mixtures of plants, although the common denominator in all is the small sample size and short duration of treatment.
The possibility of obtaining benefits through the use of plants has led to the invention of remedies with different format (from sprays to Print oropharyngeal, oral or nasal), containing variety of essential oils that emerge gradually. Effective use of these preparations and mixtures are not sufficiently demonstrated, although the manufacturers to ensure their validity and confer on the composition of the putative properties prepared to reduce snoring to "catch the tissues around the soft palate and uvula, "mucous congestion," "breathing easier" and / or "clear the mucus from the nose.
Folk Remedies
Home remedies are in addition to products that are marketed with the objective of combating the annoying and irritating snoring. A trick for which there is no scientific proof "that can be effective for some people, is to cut an onion into pieces, boil for 15 minutes, strain the preparation, sweeten with a little brown sugar and drink the tea about two hours before bedtime. The infusion of sage, ingested one hour before bedtime, is recommended for its positive effects. The steam duct to relieve congestion and improve breathing also help to snore less and sleep, or sleep-over stop.
Food and plants to snore less
Although its effectiveness is not fully demonstrated, some foods help to improve breathing ability
Snoring is a problem that affects both those who suffer as the companion of bed. In the long list of products and gadgets antironquidos, highlighting popular nasal strips to open the airways, special pillows that "encourage" a change of position if you snore too, the aspirations of steam or nasal sprays and rinses with essential oils to decongest the airways and help to snore less. However, although scientific evidence is lacking, some foods and plants have proven effective against snoring, as they improve blood circulation and breathing capacity.
Snoring is caused when the soft palate and uvula (popularly known as "bell") partially blocked the airways during sleep. The causes are many and so varied that remedy only one of them can cause frustration, albeit temporary stop snoring snore or less, over time the problem recurs.
Experts say snoring is not a disease, although the lack of treatment, if accompanied by obstructive sleep apnea (breathing stops for a few seconds) can cause serious long-term illnesses: increased cardiovascular risk (hypertension, arrhythmias) and high headaches, among others. The most common causes of snoring are responsible for nasal congestion from colds or allergies, enlarged tonsils, deformities in the nose, like a deviated septum, and consumption of alcohol.
Being overweight also contributes to snore more, when the air, the accumulated fat in the neck vibrates and creates noise. In Spain, according to the latest National Health Survey (ENS 2006), 37.8% of adults are overweight and 15.6% have problems of obesity rates similar to those recorded in the infant and juvenile stage (30% 13.9% of overweight and obesity).
Many people have more weight considered healthy for his age and health condition. Similarly, many who snore: half of men and a quarter of women. For most, the problem of snoring (and even sleep apnea) can be solved if they lose weight. The added value of not snoring is more than the body rests and this has implications for improved health and quality of life during the day.
Eating well for a good rest
The popular heritage believes that milk, fried foods and chocolate are foods that should not be taken for dinner because digestion and accentuating worsen snoring. But there is no scientific evidence that associates the consumption of specific foods to a worsening of snoring, although after a heavy meal falls asleep snoring worse and more, including those not accustomed to.
The possibility of obtaining benefits through the use of plants has led to the invention of various remedies without proven
People affected-both who snores as his companion, you have to assess whether noticeable improvement or worsening by the type of dinner. Lighten the meal to improve digestion can help reduce snoring. The type, number of foods chosen for dinner and how cooking affects digestion and the ability to sleep.
Should be restrained with the quantity, in order not to saturate the stomach and lengthen the digestion, and preferably low-fat cooking, a simple way (steamed, boiled, grilled, oven.), Without chips, not abusing the bold, spicy seasonings and avoid coffee. The effect of alcohol has been studied more. Alcohol intake, either acute or chronic, disrupts sleep and helps insomnia, breathing problems worse, increases the incidence and duration of obstructive sleep apnea and even make them worse, which can be dangerous for those already suffering from the disorder.
Studies reveal that alcohol induces oropharyngeal muscle hypotonia, which makes the tissue of the palate and upper pharynx are more soft and loose, breathing vibrate and generate noise. The results of a recent test conducted by the Städtische Kliniken Frankfurt (Germany), published this month in the Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngologycal Societies (EUFOS) confirm this hypothesis and detail that alcohol intake affects nocturnal individuals greater snorers than those who are not.
The role of essential oils
Sprays, rinses and infusions with essential oils are another alternative to help stop snoring. In a double blind placebo controlled study, researchers at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom), evaluated the use of a mixture of essential oils extracted from various plant parts (leaves, petals, fruits, roots) slightly fragrant rich in volatiles. The vegetable selection was made by its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral, as well as their possible effects on reducing stress and emotional arousal.
The mixture, which they called "Helps Stop Snoring" (aids to stop snoring) contained "Mentha arvensis (mint)," Mentha piperita (peppermint), "Citrus limonum (lemon balm), Eugenia caryophyllus "(nail)," officianalis Melissa (lemon balm), "pumilio Pinus mugo (dwarf pine)," Foeniculum vulgare (fennel), "Salvia officinalis (sage)," Thymus serpyllum (thyme), "Cymbopogon vinterianus "(citronella)," Eucalyptys globulus (eucalyptus), "Lavandula angustifolia (lavender)," Pistacia lentiscus (mastic) and Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine).
The authors of this preliminary project found a significant reduction of snoring in both the group of volunteers who used the spray (spray) of essential oils and applied in the oropharyngeal area, as women who took the same formulation as a liquid (rinse ) gargle, compared with placebo. The hypothesis that point is that the formula "may have an antispasmodic action on the soft palate and the upper area of the pharynx, by altering the muscle tone and reduce the flapping of the tissues."
The blend of essential oils may also increase blood flow to the palate, causing a moderate increase in "stiffness" and, thus, reduce the flapping of the tissues that cause snoring. Even if the duration of action of oils is short, may be enough for the companion settle to sleep. Other studies have argued about positive results with different mixtures of plants, although the common denominator in all is the small sample size and short duration of treatment.
The possibility of obtaining benefits through the use of plants has led to the invention of remedies with different format (from sprays to Print oropharyngeal, oral or nasal), containing variety of essential oils that emerge gradually. Effective use of these preparations and mixtures are not sufficiently demonstrated, although the manufacturers to ensure their validity and confer on the composition of the putative properties prepared to reduce snoring to "catch the tissues around the soft palate and uvula, "mucous congestion," "breathing easier" and / or "clear the mucus from the nose.
Folk Remedies
Home remedies are in addition to products that are marketed with the objective of combating the annoying and irritating snoring. A trick for which there is no scientific proof "that can be effective for some people, is to cut an onion into pieces, boil for 15 minutes, strain the preparation, sweeten with a little brown sugar and drink the tea about two hours before bedtime. The infusion of sage, ingested one hour before bedtime, is recommended for its positive effects. The steam duct to relieve congestion and improve breathing also help to snore less and sleep, or sleep-over stop.
viernes, 25 de diciembre de 2009
plantas y flores / plants and flowers: A high concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) makes cereals and other crop plants grow faster and consume less
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A high concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) makes cereals and other crop plants grow faster and consume less water at a time.
This conclusion was reached by a study released today by German scientists of the Federal Agricultural Research Institute, Forestry and Fisheries Heinrich von Thunen of Braunschweig, northern Germany.
The institute said experts "gassed" for several years a testing ground on which they grew barley, wheat and sugar beet with the concentration of CO2 that is estimated to be achieved in 2050.
As a result of increased CO2 concentration the plants were between 10 and 15 percent more biomass and issued between 5 and 20 percent less water in the atmosphere, elevated moisture in the soil.
The German scientists concluded that plants use water more efficiently at a higher concentration of CO2, something they consider important and that it expects higher future droughts.
In another test with maize also studied the relationship between drought and increased CO2 concentration, for which used the so-called energy corn that grows faster despite high temperatures.
With a CO2 concentration equal to the current generating plants in the dry season by 28 percent from biomass loss was reduced to 11 percent as increased doses of carbon dioxide.
A high concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) makes cereals and other crop plants grow faster and consume less water at a time.
This conclusion was reached by a study released today by German scientists of the Federal Agricultural Research Institute, Forestry and Fisheries Heinrich von Thunen of Braunschweig, northern Germany.
The institute said experts "gassed" for several years a testing ground on which they grew barley, wheat and sugar beet with the concentration of CO2 that is estimated to be achieved in 2050.
As a result of increased CO2 concentration the plants were between 10 and 15 percent more biomass and issued between 5 and 20 percent less water in the atmosphere, elevated moisture in the soil.
The German scientists concluded that plants use water more efficiently at a higher concentration of CO2, something they consider important and that it expects higher future droughts.
In another test with maize also studied the relationship between drought and increased CO2 concentration, for which used the so-called energy corn that grows faster despite high temperatures.
With a CO2 concentration equal to the current generating plants in the dry season by 28 percent from biomass loss was reduced to 11 percent as increased doses of carbon dioxide.
jueves, 24 de diciembre de 2009
plantas y flores / plants and flowers: Homeopathy for plants
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Introduction
"How you ask the man who does not pollute water, air, and that does not destroy the forests when the first thing he does is prey to his own body."
Michel Foucault
Foreword
Dear reader, is holding an important tool for management, healthy development of their crops. In this book we will journey together a workshop on the major issues of homeopathy applied to the management of pests and plant diseases (agrohomeopatía), realizing its historical background, principles and basic techniques of preparing homeopatizadas biopharmaceutical preparations and substances.
Through a wealth of practical advice, you will learn to repertorize crops, to observe and predict the effects of medicines on the basic kit of homeopathy for plants.
The agrohomeopatía is the science that allows to manage pests and diseases in all living organisms, this time we will concentrate on the plants can even be used in rustic conditions, without requiring sophisticated laboratories or economic dependence on expensive preparations.
Regarding the treatment of chronic diseases of the soil and plants, in which the activity of man-eater has plenty of merit, agrohomeopatía is one of the important tools for bioremediation, requires complex knowledge in this manual we will only briefly .
Despite the apparent simplicity of rustic charm and agrohomeopáticos preparations, the agrohomeopatía is a science that involves profound redefinition of concepts about the nature of plants, soil, of all living things since then includes the man himself.
The agrohomeopatía is a holistic comprehensive proposal that will allow produce healthy food for you and your family and being in harmony with nature and with himself.
The agrohomeopatía focuses mainly on strengthening the plant and other organisms living in harmony with it without a trace hazardous to the health of plants, animals or humans that surround and consume.
In addition, agrohomeopatía has an ever greater importance compared with global climate change.
The sudden changes in weather conditions and a dephasing of the natural cycles relatively stable over hundreds of years may facilitate the development and multiplication of new pests and diseases unknown until recently, pressure to crops due to water stress, either from drought or through floods and heavy rains that cause the appearance of rot, fungi, bacterial, viral and crop failures.
The agrohomeopatía offers opportunity to help plants cope with environmental stress and adapt more easily to the challenges of survival without this means increasing the rations of water, apply chemical fertilizer or build costly artificial environments.
Like any technology, has its limits agrohomeopatía that are marked by the extension of the vital dynamics of plants and other organisms, including the floor, you can say in this sense that you can extend the dynamic agrohomeopatía life, make it more responsive front the challenges that arise.
It is a fact that the observed global land, tired of the constant abuse of agrochemicals, vitiated by the Over-and dependent on external stimuli, decreases in production.
And do not get back in complex form at least part of what the man takes it (fruits, seeds, fibers, roots, tubers, wood, et.), The land loses its fertility, its ability to produce, customize your texture, color and characteristic odor, wash out, demineralized and where for centuries were now healthy and abundant crop soil appears dry, stony and useless for agriculture.
The agrohomeopatía represents a valuable tool to restore the health of crops and land, restores a balance between organisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, insects, birds, mammals, who both live in intimate communion with man.
Renews the balance between different organisms on Earth and around it, strengthening and growth of plants so that they can successfully confront the emergence of pests and diseases and climate change.
In principle, the objective of our work will learn to respect nature, to overcome our destructive instinct, not just pretend to annihilate the pest or disease (albeit through homeopathy): kill, crush it or delete it, but first try to understand the causes of the pest and disease in plant, animal or soil. Then we can recognize the diseases and pests as an outward sign of an imbalance, we can serve you from the outset and establish a balance that will result in the reduction of pests and diseases (imbalances in the vital dynamics).
The state of health or disease states is not absolute, exists between them an infinity of gradations in a constant dynamic movement, we must accept even that some diseases and pests are important in the balance of nature, but from the standpoint of human or economically not think so.
The health and fertility of the land and animals have a direct relationship with the physical, mental, spiritual man, understand this will mean a profound change in the mentality of the farmer.
People think: 'what me and makes me sick if I apply a chemist, I comply with safety instructions, and that is enough, I'm just killing a worm that eats my plants.
But sooner or later we will come to pollution in the form of a plague, also known as strengthened superplague-to which our chemists will not effect. We will use more powerful then other substances, contamination of other agencies and leave traces of poison in the basement, ground, air, water, fruit, seeds and other organisms.
By the logic of agencies is at the end of the food chain such as mammals and man for example, accumulate the effects of pollution on an intensive basis.
We see quality that changing the habits of farmers and their farming practices from the Green Revolution have brought unusual disease occurrence in the past as cancer and diabetes. The indiscriminate use of such organofosfados mysterious incurable diseases cause central nervous system.
In the area inhabited by men and women live longer, and if you wonder why now is not the case, they will soon discover that the changed circumstances compared with the past is summed up in the use of pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides and other toxic chemicals also stress.
This situation increases the consumption of processed foods-most attractive in its package-containing preservatives, colorings, flavorings and substitutes for all types and forms that poison early and predispose the body to chronic degenerative diseases.
The subsequent application of pesticides to the land passing to the fruits, the fruits to animals and from animals to man to be ingested, even if production increases temporarily, eventually lead to the destruction of nature and the man who is part of it.
We can confirm this clearly: the future of human health depend on the care you have with their land, the most powerful medicines found in healthy food, clean air and water and not powerful or novel drugs.
If we learn to care for the earth, their health and fertility, she will take care of our crops, "and he can do so much better than we do take care of our animals and finally give the possibility for humans to live a long and healthy life.
Acknowledgments
To my colleagues for their advice, corrections and assistance. Thanks to Dr. Niurka Moreno Meneses for joining in searches, to Katja for proofreading Hahnemannian Schutt, Dr. Vincent and Dr. Wagner Casali Amarilys de Toledo Cesar on many materials and advice, Dr. Antonio de Oliveira Lobao by moral support and important views, the MC Ramon Aguilar Garcia for his wise counsel on soils, MC Jose Guadalupe Hernandez Davila, Dr. Fortunato Garza Ocana and MC Mauricio González Biol Ferrara for unselfishly sharing their knowledge of biological and herbal; thank lng. Roberto Benitez Chavez for his support and inspiration in the field of measurements, thanks also to my students, their questions and questions inspired me to be more clear and forceful in the arguments and my thanks also to the many farmers and producers, who with his keen observations provided invaluable material.
Most particularly to my wife Elza Fujimoto for their understanding, support, advice and patience, it would be impossible without their help the job done.
Thanks to Dr. Frantisek Kahuda (+) to inspire and encourage my early research on plants, my father, MSc. Radko Tichavský (+) and my uncle, MSc. Rene Tichavský (+), directors of the Botanical Garden in Jeseník, who instilled in me the love of nature and respect for their wisdom.
Introduction
"How you ask the man who does not pollute water, air, and that does not destroy the forests when the first thing he does is prey to his own body."
Michel Foucault
Foreword
Dear reader, is holding an important tool for management, healthy development of their crops. In this book we will journey together a workshop on the major issues of homeopathy applied to the management of pests and plant diseases (agrohomeopatía), realizing its historical background, principles and basic techniques of preparing homeopatizadas biopharmaceutical preparations and substances.
Through a wealth of practical advice, you will learn to repertorize crops, to observe and predict the effects of medicines on the basic kit of homeopathy for plants.
The agrohomeopatía is the science that allows to manage pests and diseases in all living organisms, this time we will concentrate on the plants can even be used in rustic conditions, without requiring sophisticated laboratories or economic dependence on expensive preparations.
Regarding the treatment of chronic diseases of the soil and plants, in which the activity of man-eater has plenty of merit, agrohomeopatía is one of the important tools for bioremediation, requires complex knowledge in this manual we will only briefly .
Despite the apparent simplicity of rustic charm and agrohomeopáticos preparations, the agrohomeopatía is a science that involves profound redefinition of concepts about the nature of plants, soil, of all living things since then includes the man himself.
The agrohomeopatía is a holistic comprehensive proposal that will allow produce healthy food for you and your family and being in harmony with nature and with himself.
The agrohomeopatía focuses mainly on strengthening the plant and other organisms living in harmony with it without a trace hazardous to the health of plants, animals or humans that surround and consume.
In addition, agrohomeopatía has an ever greater importance compared with global climate change.
The sudden changes in weather conditions and a dephasing of the natural cycles relatively stable over hundreds of years may facilitate the development and multiplication of new pests and diseases unknown until recently, pressure to crops due to water stress, either from drought or through floods and heavy rains that cause the appearance of rot, fungi, bacterial, viral and crop failures.
The agrohomeopatía offers opportunity to help plants cope with environmental stress and adapt more easily to the challenges of survival without this means increasing the rations of water, apply chemical fertilizer or build costly artificial environments.
Like any technology, has its limits agrohomeopatía that are marked by the extension of the vital dynamics of plants and other organisms, including the floor, you can say in this sense that you can extend the dynamic agrohomeopatía life, make it more responsive front the challenges that arise.
It is a fact that the observed global land, tired of the constant abuse of agrochemicals, vitiated by the Over-and dependent on external stimuli, decreases in production.
And do not get back in complex form at least part of what the man takes it (fruits, seeds, fibers, roots, tubers, wood, et.), The land loses its fertility, its ability to produce, customize your texture, color and characteristic odor, wash out, demineralized and where for centuries were now healthy and abundant crop soil appears dry, stony and useless for agriculture.
The agrohomeopatía represents a valuable tool to restore the health of crops and land, restores a balance between organisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, insects, birds, mammals, who both live in intimate communion with man.
Renews the balance between different organisms on Earth and around it, strengthening and growth of plants so that they can successfully confront the emergence of pests and diseases and climate change.
In principle, the objective of our work will learn to respect nature, to overcome our destructive instinct, not just pretend to annihilate the pest or disease (albeit through homeopathy): kill, crush it or delete it, but first try to understand the causes of the pest and disease in plant, animal or soil. Then we can recognize the diseases and pests as an outward sign of an imbalance, we can serve you from the outset and establish a balance that will result in the reduction of pests and diseases (imbalances in the vital dynamics).
The state of health or disease states is not absolute, exists between them an infinity of gradations in a constant dynamic movement, we must accept even that some diseases and pests are important in the balance of nature, but from the standpoint of human or economically not think so.
The health and fertility of the land and animals have a direct relationship with the physical, mental, spiritual man, understand this will mean a profound change in the mentality of the farmer.
People think: 'what me and makes me sick if I apply a chemist, I comply with safety instructions, and that is enough, I'm just killing a worm that eats my plants.
But sooner or later we will come to pollution in the form of a plague, also known as strengthened superplague-to which our chemists will not effect. We will use more powerful then other substances, contamination of other agencies and leave traces of poison in the basement, ground, air, water, fruit, seeds and other organisms.
By the logic of agencies is at the end of the food chain such as mammals and man for example, accumulate the effects of pollution on an intensive basis.
We see quality that changing the habits of farmers and their farming practices from the Green Revolution have brought unusual disease occurrence in the past as cancer and diabetes. The indiscriminate use of such organofosfados mysterious incurable diseases cause central nervous system.
In the area inhabited by men and women live longer, and if you wonder why now is not the case, they will soon discover that the changed circumstances compared with the past is summed up in the use of pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides and other toxic chemicals also stress.
This situation increases the consumption of processed foods-most attractive in its package-containing preservatives, colorings, flavorings and substitutes for all types and forms that poison early and predispose the body to chronic degenerative diseases.
The subsequent application of pesticides to the land passing to the fruits, the fruits to animals and from animals to man to be ingested, even if production increases temporarily, eventually lead to the destruction of nature and the man who is part of it.
We can confirm this clearly: the future of human health depend on the care you have with their land, the most powerful medicines found in healthy food, clean air and water and not powerful or novel drugs.
If we learn to care for the earth, their health and fertility, she will take care of our crops, "and he can do so much better than we do take care of our animals and finally give the possibility for humans to live a long and healthy life.
Acknowledgments
To my colleagues for their advice, corrections and assistance. Thanks to Dr. Niurka Moreno Meneses for joining in searches, to Katja for proofreading Hahnemannian Schutt, Dr. Vincent and Dr. Wagner Casali Amarilys de Toledo Cesar on many materials and advice, Dr. Antonio de Oliveira Lobao by moral support and important views, the MC Ramon Aguilar Garcia for his wise counsel on soils, MC Jose Guadalupe Hernandez Davila, Dr. Fortunato Garza Ocana and MC Mauricio González Biol Ferrara for unselfishly sharing their knowledge of biological and herbal; thank lng. Roberto Benitez Chavez for his support and inspiration in the field of measurements, thanks also to my students, their questions and questions inspired me to be more clear and forceful in the arguments and my thanks also to the many farmers and producers, who with his keen observations provided invaluable material.
Most particularly to my wife Elza Fujimoto for their understanding, support, advice and patience, it would be impossible without their help the job done.
Thanks to Dr. Frantisek Kahuda (+) to inspire and encourage my early research on plants, my father, MSc. Radko Tichavský (+) and my uncle, MSc. Rene Tichavský (+), directors of the Botanical Garden in Jeseník, who instilled in me the love of nature and respect for their wisdom.
miércoles, 23 de diciembre de 2009
plantas y flores / plants and flowers: THE SAGE - THE PLACE OF THE ALCHEMIST
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Description
Sage is a woody plant at its base and herbaceous in the upper parts, has large leaves, narrow, ovate, with toothed edge, its smell is aromatic and slightly bitter taste. The flowers are blue, "although in many cases have shades of violet, and are grouped in rodajuelas. The most distinctive feature of this plant are the stamens, which are reduced to a pair, with only half anther each.
It breeds on the arid plains of Castile, Aragon and Catalonia, as in much of Andalusia.
Application
In the sage essential oil are rich in thujone, cineol and borneol. Materials are also tannic and bitter substances, resins, starch, albuminoid, phosphoric acid and the root has been found some asparagine.
In folk medicine this plant has been used to treat stomach upset, cramps, and diarrhea tympanitis.
The essence has an antiseptic action, eupeptic and antiperspirant; has always been recognized its effectiveness to prevent or reduce the night sweats of those with fever. Another action that is recognized is designed to normalize menstrual function in women. And also ensures that significantly reduces blood sugar level, so it is used as hypoglycemic. Externally is said to be astringent, the presence of tannins, with a good antiseptic and healing.
Do not forget that the essence must always take precautions, so do not overuse the plant since in high doses can be neurotoxic and Convulsants; may also cause skin irritation. In general, the use of whole plant is contraindicated in infants and people with kidney failure.
Finally, it should be mentioned that, due to its properties stomach, the plant is also used as a culinary spice, in fact, where possible, can be used fresh sage leaves: Chop and add to soups, stews and dishes all kinds of vegetables.
Administration.
.- Infusion. A rate of 20 g per liter of water plant. Prepare an infusion of the stomach which can take 3 cups daily.
.- Essence. From 2 to 4 drops, 2 or 3 times daily, administered on a sugar cube. It is important not to exceed this dose.
.- Tincture. From diluted alcohol, mix one part sage and 10 of watery alcohol, macerated with agitation for a week, then filtered and reason takes 35-40 drops twice a day.
In the pharmaceutical market are available leaves and flowering tops in many pharmaceutical forms: plant cut, tablets, extracts, tinctures, oils, capsules, etc..
Flowering
The sage begins to flower in May, lasting through the summer. Leaves are collected, mainly of young plants, and also the tops about to open its flowers. Collection is recommended on a sunny day and well into the morning. Drying is done separately (leaves and tops) in dryer and a temperature of 35 ° C, once dry, the material is stored in clean dry jars. Conservation does not require special conditions.
Description
Sage is a woody plant at its base and herbaceous in the upper parts, has large leaves, narrow, ovate, with toothed edge, its smell is aromatic and slightly bitter taste. The flowers are blue, "although in many cases have shades of violet, and are grouped in rodajuelas. The most distinctive feature of this plant are the stamens, which are reduced to a pair, with only half anther each.
It breeds on the arid plains of Castile, Aragon and Catalonia, as in much of Andalusia.
Application
In the sage essential oil are rich in thujone, cineol and borneol. Materials are also tannic and bitter substances, resins, starch, albuminoid, phosphoric acid and the root has been found some asparagine.
In folk medicine this plant has been used to treat stomach upset, cramps, and diarrhea tympanitis.
The essence has an antiseptic action, eupeptic and antiperspirant; has always been recognized its effectiveness to prevent or reduce the night sweats of those with fever. Another action that is recognized is designed to normalize menstrual function in women. And also ensures that significantly reduces blood sugar level, so it is used as hypoglycemic. Externally is said to be astringent, the presence of tannins, with a good antiseptic and healing.
Do not forget that the essence must always take precautions, so do not overuse the plant since in high doses can be neurotoxic and Convulsants; may also cause skin irritation. In general, the use of whole plant is contraindicated in infants and people with kidney failure.
Finally, it should be mentioned that, due to its properties stomach, the plant is also used as a culinary spice, in fact, where possible, can be used fresh sage leaves: Chop and add to soups, stews and dishes all kinds of vegetables.
Administration.
.- Infusion. A rate of 20 g per liter of water plant. Prepare an infusion of the stomach which can take 3 cups daily.
.- Essence. From 2 to 4 drops, 2 or 3 times daily, administered on a sugar cube. It is important not to exceed this dose.
.- Tincture. From diluted alcohol, mix one part sage and 10 of watery alcohol, macerated with agitation for a week, then filtered and reason takes 35-40 drops twice a day.
In the pharmaceutical market are available leaves and flowering tops in many pharmaceutical forms: plant cut, tablets, extracts, tinctures, oils, capsules, etc..
Flowering
The sage begins to flower in May, lasting through the summer. Leaves are collected, mainly of young plants, and also the tops about to open its flowers. Collection is recommended on a sunny day and well into the morning. Drying is done separately (leaves and tops) in dryer and a temperature of 35 ° C, once dry, the material is stored in clean dry jars. Conservation does not require special conditions.
martes, 22 de diciembre de 2009
plantas y flores / plants and flowers: Garden Plants infaltables
Petunia
There are some plants which can not fail in your garden, both for their beauty and ease in cultivating them and keep them in perfect condition. These varieties give life to your environment, and probably will comfort you appreciate when you get home after a long day at work.
Remember to always keep in your garden watering routines, which can never be too much for your crops do not rot and compost, to bring you to your specific plant nutrients. Then I leave a list of crops ideal for any garden.
Petunias
Hibiduscus
Hydrangea
Convolvulus
Tagetes
Genesio
Geranios
These species are subject to our upcoming posts, where you will learn how to cultivate and care that you waive these beautiful plants.
lunes, 21 de diciembre de 2009
plantas y flores / plants and flowers: CROCUS
CROCUS
Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center
'Ruby Giant' crocus can be counted on to come back each spring, if squirrels don't eat them. The one spring crocus that can be counted on to return year after year is C. tommasinianus, known as tommies. They want to bloom in full sun and will even close if the day is drab. Extremely well-draining soil is a must; with crocus, there's no such thing as too much grit, and they could even be planted in a lawn area that has been replaced by fine gravel or decomposed granite. With the amount of water we stubbornly pour on lawns here, don't count on that romantic notion of crocuses blooming in turf.
Sometimes C. seiberi, biflorus and chrysanthus may return, but if not, consider it an annual opportunity to experiment with color schemes and garden layouts.
If you think it extravagant to cover a sweep of ground with Dutch crocus year after year, then fill a shallow pot with them for placement by an oft-used door or on a table in the sun close by a kitchen window. Mix two parts potting soil to one part builder's sand or fine gravel. Top dress with more gravel. Within six weeks, the crocus will start to emerge.
domingo, 20 de diciembre de 2009
plantas y flores / plants and flowers: How plants react in winter care
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Winter and cold and are present and the plants need rest. They prefer this time of year for a "nap of reparation". Reinvigorate their biological functions and are preparing for a new cycle that comes with spring.
During sleep, plant growth of most plants are parked or occurs very slowly. Therefore, any effort in order to make them productive is zero. Thus, it is good to use less fertilizer and water and not to touch the ground much. Tips are valid for almost all plants except the azalea and geranium for example, species that require special care during this period of cold.
The yellowing of the plants at this time is a signal that gives plants that are in hibernation. In the most extreme cases, like those of typical bulbs like lilies, dahlias, etc.., Plants pass through a subterranean inactivity. Therefore external parts dry completely.
Then, the bulbs should be removed, freed of excess land to which they are exposed, and placed in perforated plastic bags in order to not dry out or deteriorate. After four months should be replanted.
Some species such as succulents, for example, may be surprised by the strength of will and the will to live and to reach does not hibernate if they have good light and adequate water. In mid-January, most plants begin their awakening and return to full vegetation in February to revive in March, the month that spring begins.
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Winter and cold and are present and the plants need rest. They prefer this time of year for a "nap of reparation". Reinvigorate their biological functions and are preparing for a new cycle that comes with spring.
During sleep, plant growth of most plants are parked or occurs very slowly. Therefore, any effort in order to make them productive is zero. Thus, it is good to use less fertilizer and water and not to touch the ground much. Tips are valid for almost all plants except the azalea and geranium for example, species that require special care during this period of cold.
The yellowing of the plants at this time is a signal that gives plants that are in hibernation. In the most extreme cases, like those of typical bulbs like lilies, dahlias, etc.., Plants pass through a subterranean inactivity. Therefore external parts dry completely.
Then, the bulbs should be removed, freed of excess land to which they are exposed, and placed in perforated plastic bags in order to not dry out or deteriorate. After four months should be replanted.
Some species such as succulents, for example, may be surprised by the strength of will and the will to live and to reach does not hibernate if they have good light and adequate water. In mid-January, most plants begin their awakening and return to full vegetation in February to revive in March, the month that spring begins.
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sábado, 19 de diciembre de 2009
plantas y flores / plants and flowers: How plants react in winter care
http://plantas-y-flores.blogspot.com/
Winter and cold and are present and the plants need rest. They prefer this time of year for a "nap of reparation". Reinvigorate their biological functions and are preparing for a new cycle that comes with spring.
During sleep, plant growth of most plants are parked or occurs very slowly. Therefore, any effort in order to make them productive is zero. Thus, it is good to use less fertilizer and water and not to touch the ground much. Tips are valid for almost all plants except the azalea and geranium for example, species that require special care during this period of cold.
The yellowing of the plants at this time is a signal that gives plants that are in hibernation. In the most extreme cases, like those of typical bulbs like lilies, dahlias, etc.., Plants pass through a subterranean inactivity. Therefore external parts dry completely.
Then, the bulbs should be removed, freed of excess land to which they are exposed, and placed in perforated plastic bags in order to not dry out or deteriorate. After four months should be replanted.
Some species such as succulents, for example, may be surprised by the strength of will and the will to live and to reach does not hibernate if they have good light and adequate water. In mid-January, most plants begin their awakening and return to full vegetation in February to revive in March, the month that spring begins.
Image: HowStuffWorks
Winter and cold and are present and the plants need rest. They prefer this time of year for a "nap of reparation". Reinvigorate their biological functions and are preparing for a new cycle that comes with spring.
During sleep, plant growth of most plants are parked or occurs very slowly. Therefore, any effort in order to make them productive is zero. Thus, it is good to use less fertilizer and water and not to touch the ground much. Tips are valid for almost all plants except the azalea and geranium for example, species that require special care during this period of cold.
The yellowing of the plants at this time is a signal that gives plants that are in hibernation. In the most extreme cases, like those of typical bulbs like lilies, dahlias, etc.., Plants pass through a subterranean inactivity. Therefore external parts dry completely.
Then, the bulbs should be removed, freed of excess land to which they are exposed, and placed in perforated plastic bags in order to not dry out or deteriorate. After four months should be replanted.
Some species such as succulents, for example, may be surprised by the strength of will and the will to live and to reach does not hibernate if they have good light and adequate water. In mid-January, most plants begin their awakening and return to full vegetation in February to revive in March, the month that spring begins.
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viernes, 18 de diciembre de 2009
plantas y flores / plants and flowers: Plants in the decoration of cribs
With Christmas coming the cribs, also called birth or portals such as cribs plastic representation of scenes from the Nativity of Jesus of Nazareth, which is normally exposed in churches, homes, plus shopping malls, plazas in cities and so on.
Plants in the decoration of cribs
Plants in the decoration of cribs
The use of plants to decorate nativity scenes is a very common practice, especially those of large size. Among the most utilized plants poinsettias, cyclamen, primroses ... and some conifers such as Thuja.
The crib in synthesis usually is represented Jesus, Mary and Joseph in a manger, or according to other traditions, in a stable, barn or cave where, according to Luke 2:7, the child was born. The accompanying tradition of a mule and an ox, according to the account of the apocryphal gospels and the text of the book of Isaiah and Habakkuk. Obviously joined the Kings, the shepherds ... but today the ornamentation with the public plays an important role and of course, the plants become a fundamental part of it.
Thus, in the manner and style of representing them as we can establish four categories are the Bible that are present in the landscape, characters, fittings and customs of Palestine at the moment, the people, which do not conform to the story ... even anecdotally include even pigs unclean animals to Jewish custom, the reproduction of the regional landscape, characters, costumes, artifacts and customs of the place where they make, and modern as the imagination sets limits.
But as we say, regardless of the category it belongs to the crib, the larger its size pieces, more important are the plants involved in its decoration, as its proportions allow better integration.
These plants are built with their respective pots, camouflaged with rocks, straw, sand ... integrate perfectly with the scenario created.
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