tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371714099118567176.post2305162542958310466..comments2023-10-30T07:34:18.589-07:00Comments on Ancient Paths, Naturally: ValorAncientPathsNaturallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717976497868553941noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371714099118567176.post-82896558205687737572010-12-30T10:31:04.171-08:002010-12-30T10:31:04.171-08:00At FaceBook I was asked:
"Help me understand ...At FaceBook I was asked:<br />"Help me understand how the properties ' anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, muscle relaxing, generally relaxing' equate with 'strength, courage and self esteem'. The first set seem to be body processes being affected and the latter set seem to be subjective "moods". (I am assuming the 'strength' is not physical strength in this case, but more strength of character, as it relates to courage and self esteem. ) I am a 'family herbalist' so I am into this kinda stuff."<br /><br /><br />My reply to my friend was this:<br />"Yes, the strength mentioned is an inner strength like you thought. <br /><br />They are two different types of effects that the oils have. Look at chamomile for example: It is an anti-inflammatory, anesthetic and others. This is why it's good for allergies (inflammation) as well as a topical treatment for scrapes and wounds. However it is also noted for it's calming and soothing effects, emotionally. <br /><br />Valor is a blend of spruce leaf oil, rosewood oil, frankencense oil and a few others. Each of them will have effects that range from anti-inflammatory to antiseptic to a balance of the hypothalamus which effects our emotions. Really, everything has an effect on our hypothalamus, even our thoughts. It's a very sensitive organ (?) deep in our brain. Whether we eat a strawberry or hate someone or run a mile, it will all affect the hypothalamus in one way or another. So it makes sense that herbs would affect it too. <br /><br />I've been a family herbalist for a few years myself. It's a lot of fun, isn't it? :o)"AncientPathsNaturallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717976497868553941noreply@blogger.com