OLIVE TREE
Dee Finney's blog
start date July 20, 2011
todays date May 2, 2014
page 675
TOPIC: MEDICINE THAT COMES FROM TREES
5-2-14 TREE DREAM I dreamt the names and appearance and to whom every tree I've ever seen on my favorite TV shows.
NOTE: I woke up wondering why I dreamt about all those trees and why are they so important to remember.
So I looked on our website about all the pages I've done about trees:
TREE: 1570 https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=site:greatdreams.com++tree&btnG=Search
TREES AND BUSHES OF THE BIBLE http://www.greatdreams.com/trees.htm
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5-2-14 - NAP DREAM - Because of a synchronicity and another TREE DREAM it has bcome apparent that the topic is MEDICINE THAT COME FROM TREES.
SEE: http://www.greatdreams.com/blog-2014-2/dee-blog675.html
THE SYNCHRONISTIC TREE WAS THE COCONUT PALM
The Coconut Palm or coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is the only species in the
cocos family.
The scientific name cocos nucifera was derived from the Portuguese language.
Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means “monkey face” because the
three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resembles the head and face of a
monkey.
It grows to 30 meters or almost 100 feet tall. The coconut tree can live to over 60 years.
The coconut trunk can be used for lumber. The old coconut trunk can be so tough that a 4″ nail would bend as it is hammered in. In most of the countries where coconut trees are grown, the coconut tree is protected by the government due to rampant harvesting even of young coconut trees for coco lumber.
The coconut flower starts off as a pod or bud shaped like a torpedo. When the coconut bud opens it will have several pistils. The pistils are connected to the stem of the flower and they are staggered. The stem where the pistils come out can be 10 to 12 inches long. Each pistil that extends out from the stem is about 10 to 16 inches long. The coconut flower looks like an oak tree without leaves.
The tip of the coconut bud is cut with a sharp blade before it opens to flower. The coconut bud is then secured with strings around it from the top to bottom so that it may not open and flower. The sap of the coconut is gathered from the unopened coconut bud. A container is then positioned to receive the dripping coconut sap from the cut bud. The sap is collected daily and the bud is cut again or “bled”. The cut is usually about an eighth of an inch per day. A mature coconut tree can yield up to a gallon of sap daily. Some people like to drink the coconut sap fresh from the coconut tree. Others prefer to drink it after it ferments for a few hours thereby raising the alcoholic content of the sap. The coconut sap is used to produce coconut wine, coconut vinegar and coconut gel.
The term coconut refers to the fruit of the coconut tree. From the coconut fruit derives the coconut meat, coconut husk (coir), coconut shell and coconut water or juice.
is the clear liquid that pools inside whole green coconuts. It’s different from coconut milk, which is pressed from the fatty “meat” of the fruit. An 11 oz serving of pure coconut water contains about 60 calories, no fat, a gram of protein and 15 grams of carbohydrates. It’s often promoted as nature’s sports drink because it’s rich in the electrolyte potassium (lost in sweat), and packs twice as much as a banana. A recent study found that coconut water was just as effective as a statin drug (Statins are a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels) for lowering cholesterol in rats, and numerous studies have pegged potassium as a key nutrient for controlling blood pressure.
The coconut is a natural water filter. It takes almost 9 months for a coconut to filter every quart of water stored within its shell. This makes the resulting coconut water completely pure and sterile, which is one reason why it can be used for blood transfusions.
The coconut palm is so highly valued as both a source of food and medicine that it is called “The Tree of Life.”
The coconut provides a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk, and oil that has fed and nourished populations around the world for generations.
Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
It is an excellent source of manganese, and contains 60 percent of the recommended daily intake of that mineral. It also contains 11 percent of the recommended intake for iron, 9 percent of phosphorus and 8 percent of potassium. There are trace amounts of other nutrients in coconut, including zinc, calcium and magnesium.
Coconut milk is rich in phosphorus. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient that the body needs for strengthening bones. It is a must to take phosphorus with calcium particularly to prevent bone loss because it supplies phosphate to the body.
It has calcium, potassium, and magnesium, as well as plenty of electrolytes. In fact, coconut water is known to have the same electrolyte levels as human plasma, and has even been used for plasma transfusions.
Glucose intolerance may cause manganese deficiency in your body. Coconut milk is a rich source of manganese. Whole grains, legumes and nuts are some other excellent sources of manganese.
High in Dietary Fiber rivaling other fiber sources such as psyllium, wheat bran, oat bran, and rice bran. Coconut supplies an impressive 61% dietary fiber.
It provides a nutritional source of quick energy that provides a super nutritious source of extra energy. Coconut is utilized by the body to actually produce energy, rather than to store it as body fat. It supports improved endurance during physical and athletic performance. It helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
People who consistently use coconut products, report a stronger ability to go without eating for several hours with no affects of hypoglycemia.
Improves digestion and many of the symptoms and inflammatory conditions
associated with digestive and bowel disorders, by supporting absorption of other
nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids while also providing
beneficial dietary fiber.
Coconut improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose. Helps
relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes. It reduces
Sweet Cravings.
Foods contain two types of carbohydrates – digestible and non-digestible. Digestible carbohydrates (soluble fiber) consists of starch and sugar and promote calories. Non-digestible carbohydrates (insoluble fiber) contains no calories. Since the body cannot digest the dietary fiber in coconut, no calories are derived from it, and it has no effect on blood sugar. Low Glycemic Index (GI) measures how fast available carbohydrates in food raise blood sugar levels. Coconut fiber slows down the release of glucose, therefore requiring less insulin to utilize the glucose and transport it into the cell where it is converted into energy. Coconut Nectar and Crystals have a very low GI of only 35 (compared to honey with a GI of 55-83, and sugar with a GI of 65-100.)
Coconut relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body, reducing the risks associated with diabetes and pancreatitis. Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
Eating coconuts also supports the development of strong, healthy bones and teeth. It does this by improving the body’s ability to absorb calcium and magnesium. This makes coconuts a good, healthy alternative for those who are lactose intolerant, but still want to have strong bones and teeth. Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay. Coconut oil protects the teeth from bacteria that can cause cavities and disease. Simply rubbing a little fresh coconut oil on your gums and teeth can keep them stronger and healthier than virtually any other dental treatment.
Oil Swishing has been recommended for many years as a natural cure for gum irritation and minor infections. Simply swish a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth for 10-20 minutes and spit out. The oil becomes cloudy as it pulls toxins out of your mouth. It will also have a whitening effect on the teeth.
It helps protect against osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease of bones that leads to an increased risk of fracture.
Lack of iron is the most common nutrient deficiency among the people throughout the world. Iron deficiency in body does not allow the body to develop enough hemoglobin for keeping sufficient oxygen levels in red blood cells, resulting in anemia. Each cup of coconut milk supplies the body with nearly a quarter of daily value of iron.
Whenever you feel muscle cramps or muscle soreness, have some food along with coconut milk. It is rich in magnesium and can help you in relieving the problem. Magnesium acts as a gate block in many nerve cells. If magnesium is not present in body, nerve cells become very active because of calcium that activates nerves. Excess contraction of muscles is caused by over-active nerve cells.
Coconut milk contains selenium which is an important antioxidant. It controls the free radicals and thereby helps in relieving the symptoms of arthritis. It is observed that people with low levels of selenium may suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.
Coconut contains potassium. People who are concerned about their blood pressure will not face any problem consuming foods containing potassium. Potassium helps in lowering blood pressure levels in the body. It improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease. Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease. It functions as a protective antioxidant. Does not deplete the body’s antioxidant reserves like other oils do. Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.
It helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections. Dissolves kidney stones.
It helps prevent liver disease.
It helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.
Coconut relieves symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.
Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement). Coconut contains Zinc. Zinc plays a vital role in promoting the health of prostate gland. A preliminary study showed that it slows down the activities of cancer cells.
Coconut supports and aids immune system function. Coconut contains No Trans-Fats, is Gluten-Free, Non-Toxic, Hypoallergenic, and also contains Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antifungal, and Anti-parasitic healing properties. It helps to aid and support overall Immune System functions. It also helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.
It helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.
It promotes healthy thyroid function and helps to relieve the symptoms of chronic fatigue.
Coconut reduces epileptic seizures.
The most common product of the coconut meat is coconut oil. RBD (Refined, Bleached & Deodorized) coconut oil is produced from dried coconut meat known as copra. Making copra is accomplished by drying the meat either by sun or by fire. Nearly one third of the world’s population depends on coconut to some degree for their food and their economy. Among these cultures the coconut has a long and respected history.
While coconut possesses many health benefits due to its fiber and nutritional content, it’s the oil that makes it a truly remarkable food and medicine. Coconut oil is of special interest because it possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other dietary oil and is extensively used in traditional medicine among Asian and Pacific populations.
Oils and fats are composed of molecules known as fatty acids. They are classified either according to saturation or based on molecular length and size of the carbon chain within each fatty acid. Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are an example of the first class.
The second classification is based on molecular size or length of the fatty acid’s carbon chain. Long chains of carbon atoms consist of each fatty acid with an attached hydrogen atom. There are short chain fatty acids known as SCFA, medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) such as coconut oil, and long chain fatty acids (LCFA). Whether unsaturated or saturated, the majority of fats and oils in our diet are composed of long chain fatty acids. In fact, a majority of the fatty acids commonly consumed are LCFA.
Coconut oil is predominantly medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA) and the effects of the MCFA in coconut oil are distinctly different from the LCFA found in other foods. In fact, the saturated and unsaturated fat in milk, eggs, meat and even in plants and most vegetable oils are made of LCFA. Our bodies respond and metabolize each fatty acid differently. It is the MCFA found in coconut oil that makes it special because these fatty acids do not have a negative effect on cholesterol. In fact, they are known to lower the risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis. There are only few dietary sources of MCFA, and one of the best sources by far is coconut oil.
The liver and gall bladder do not need to digest and emulsify MCFA, resulting in instant energy, increased metabolic rate and subsequently more heat production as well as increased circulation. Anyone with an impaired fat digestion or removed gallbladder will benefit from coconut oil as this oil is easily digested.
Coconut oil has many health benefits which are attributed to the presence of lauric acid. When it is present in the body, lauric acid is converted into monolaurin, a compound that is highly toxic to viruses, bacteria, funguses and other microorganisms because of its ability to disrupt their lipid membranes and virtually destroy them.
Monolaurin is effective for treating candida albicans (Candida albicans is a diploid fungus that grows both as yeast and filamentous cells and a causal agent of opportunistic oral and genital infections in humans), fungal infections and athlete’s foot. It also targets bacterial infections and viruses like measles, influenza, hepatitis C and even HIV. In fact, researchers from the Philippines are studying the effectiveness of lauric acid against HIV/AIDS due to its strong anti-viral properties. Moreover, lauric acid is non-toxic, making it a better alternative to modern drugs that are typically prescribed for viruses as well as fungal and bacterial infections.
Without lauric acid, monolaurin cannot be produced by the body. Breast milk is the only other source of lauric acid, which must explain the lesser incidents of infections with breast-fed infants. It has also been observed that regular consumption of coconut oil boosts immunity and reduces incidences of sickness.
Coconut oil is an excellent skin conditioner containing medium-chain triglycerides, naturally occurring fats which deeply penetrate, moisturize and acts as a protective barrier against environmental and free radical damage. The oil also provides sun protection by screening 20 percent of ultraviolet exposure.
Coconut oil is rich in anti-oxidants and bursting with the natural microbial and antibacterial agents caphrylic and capric acids. Its ability to smooth the skin while infusing with anti-oxidants makes it a perfect anti-aging moisturizer. Moreover, it contains vitamin E, another antioxidant popular for hastening the recovery of skin abrasions, burns and other trauma.
Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection. Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin. Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking. Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.
Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is thought to be a most effective weight loss supplement. It helps prevent obesity by speeding up metabolism, providing an immediate source of energy with fewer calories than other fats. The difference of VCO from diet pills is that as you take it, it basically feeds your cells immediately. The fats are instantly converted into energy, so no fats deposited in your body. It promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate. Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.
Foods taken everyday, such as pork or hamburger, usually contain bad fats, which are deposited and accumulated in the body – usually in the mid-torso section, or locally known as “bilbil.” Unsaturated fats found in canola, corn and other vegetable oils, as well as margarine suppress the metabolism, which makes it harder to lose weight — and easier to gain it. Over time, this metabolism suppression may result in 20-30 pounds of excess weight that your body cannot get rid of. Coconut oil, on the other hand, helps to increase thyroid function and boost your metabolism — 2 important components to shedding unwanted pounds.
VCO’s medium chain triglyceride is the good kind of fat, set highly apart from all the other fats found in our everyday food. Once we actually swallow the VCO, it immediately goes to the liver and it will be redistributed immediately into the cell. It repels attraction with fats ¦after it is absorbed by the cell, it is immediately converted to energy. VCO has a thermogenic effects on the body, that slowly, but effectively increases the body’s metabolic rate making it easier for the body to burn fats and perform better.
Some recommend taking 1 to 2 tablespoons of VCO at least half an hour before meals. Anyone who’ve just been introduced to VCO may start with a lower dosage of ½ teaspoon. A person needs to take the required dose twice a day to achieve the desired results.
The unique fatty acids in coconut oil have a small molecular structure and pass freely into the hair’s cell membrane, allowing for the oil to penetrate the hair’s shaft; this literally brings out the deep conditioning from within compared to other conditioners that work from the outside in. Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion. It also helps hair to become more healthy and lustrous. Provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Massaging the oil into the scalp can offer relief from dandruff. Dandruff is caused by dry skin or an internal fungal condition that reached the scalp. With regular use, coconut oil can kill the fungus and eliminate dandruff issues. For deep hair conditioning, a teaspoon or two on damp hair left for as long as possible can give an ultra-nice shine. Leave it on overnight and see startling results.
In a study presented before The American College of Chest Physicians on October 29, 2008, coconut oil was found to offer pneumonia patients faster and more complete relief from symptoms. This could be a welcome development for many as this means a reduced stay in the hospital, lower medical expenses and lower exposure for the patient to a hospital environment. Moreover, it is an inexpensive addition to traditional antibiotics and has no known side effects.
It expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia (a genus of anaerobic flagellated protozoan parasites causing giardiasis, popularly known as beaver fever), and other parasites.
Though it has no claims of any therapeutic effects, VCO’s potential to cleanse clogged arteries out of the bad fats had been proven effective not only here.
Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.
Coconut contains a high amount of saturated fat, which tends to be less healthy than other types of fat. However, over 50 percent of the fatty acids in coconut come from lauric acid, which is antiviral and antibacterial and is extremely beneficial in fighting off infection. For that reason, coconut is generally considered healthy in its natural form, but has serious drawbacks when it is processed in unnatural ways. For example, hydrogenated coconut oil is altered in a way that removes the lauric acid and has been proven to clog arteries and decrease heart health.
Coconut oil has no known side effects. However, if you are used to a low-fat diet, a common adverse reaction would be diarrhea. It is probably not advisable to start with a large amount right away. Spreading the recommended amount over the course of one day and building up to a larger dose can help to avoid unwanted effects.
In coconut-producing countries, it is considered beneficial for pregnant and lactating women to enjoy coconut oil; Westerners used to a low-fat diet, however, are cautioned not to experiment with coconut oil while pregnant if the body is not used to it. If you have been consuming coconut oil regularly with no adverse reactions, there is no reason to discontinue consumption.
- See more at: http://www.greenchedy.com/common-herbs/countless-coconut-health-benefits-medicinal/#sthash.Zddx1juk.dpuf
ANOTHER ONE DEAR TO MY HEART IS THE OLIVE TREE
Preparing Tree Medicines for Use
Here are several rules to ensure you are mindful in gathering tree medicines.
First never cut the bark off of the trunk of a living tree. Especially avoid
girdling the tree by removing the bark as this will kill the tree. To gather
bark use that found on a twig or a root of felled tree. In these cases, it is a
simple matter of striping the bark off the twig or root with a sharpe knife.
Medicinal agents are found in the cambium-the living green or greenish yellow
layer just under the outer bark.
Once you have gathered the bark of a tree you can use it immediately or dry it
for later use. To dry the bark, carefully lay it to dry in the shade, making
sure that the strips do not overlap. Leaves can be tied together and hung in
bunches from a string or rope in a dry, shady area.
To use the bark, simmer two teaspoons of bark per cup of water for twenty
minutes in a nonaluminum pot with a tight lid. Strain and drink. The dose is
one-quarter cup, taken four times a day with meals. This assumes a 150-pound
adult. A child weighing 75-pounds should take half as much, and a child weighing
40-pounds should take half as much again. The tea may be stored in a glass jar
with a tight lid, in the refrigerator, for up to week.
When using the leaves they should be picked in the early spring no later than
Summer Solsitice. Steep two teaspoons of fresh or dried leaves per cup of
freshly boiled water for about twenty minutes, in a nonaluminum pot with a tight
lid. The dose is the same as above. Add lemon and honey to the medicines as
desired.
If you are making a tea to use as a wound wash or to add to the bath it may be
much stronger. Use more of the tree parts and less water, and simmer or steep
for longer periods.
To make a tree leaf poultice, use fresh leaves, or dry ones that have been
soaked in enough boiling water to make them soft. Place the leaves in a blender
with just enough water to make a mush. Pour into a glass or ceramic bowl and
then add powdered slippery elm bark, a little at a time, until a pie dough
consistency is acheived. Spread the poultice onto a cotton cloth and apply to
the affected area. Leave on for one hour, and then discard the poultice
material. Repeat daily.
A fomentation may be made of the bark or leaf tea by soaking clean cotton cloth
in the tea and then applying it to an affected area. Tree leaves, bark, and nuts
may also be used in healing salves. To make a salve simply place the plant
material in a large nonaluminum pot, and just barely cover with cold-pressed
virgin olive oil. Simmer with a lid for about twenty minutes.
In a seperate pot melt beeswax, and bring to a simmer. After oil mixture has
simmered for twenty minutes add three tablespoons of melted beeswax for everycup
of olive oil used. Stir and then strain into very clean glass jars. Allow to
cool and harden before putting on the lid.
Some tree parts are used to make massage oils or oils for other purposes. Take
the fresh tree parts, and put them in a shallow nonaluminum baking dish. Cover
with a light oil such as almond, cover, and bake in a slow oven at 110 degrees
for several hours until the plant material wilts.
To tinture buds, barks, or roots, place the chopped plant material in a clean
glass jar. Cover with vodka or other alcohol {80 proof or higher}, cover
tightly, and allow the tinture to sit for eight days. Shake occasionally. Add
10% spring water and a teaspoon of vegetable glycerine. Strain and bottle for
later use. Store in cool, dark place. For leaves and flowers; pack the plant
material into a clean glass jar, barely cover with alcohol, and allow the
tinture to extract until the plant material begins to wilt. Add spring water and
vegetable glycerine, and strain and bottle as above. The dose is about 10 drops,
three times a day, taken with water.
Green Etiquette
It is only polite to thank a tree when you have used its parts for medicine.
Make a habit of giving back to the trees. A meal of fertilizer, a drink during a
hot spell, or offering of herbs such as sage or tobacco are always correct. In
ancinet European tradition, vervain, honey, or apple cider were often given. Or
a simple prayer was spoken, that the tree and its relations always have abundant
sunshine, pure water to drink, healthy winds, and the companionship of birds and
other friendly spirits. In this time of global warming it is wise to plant trees
wherever possible and to nurture living ones. Trees are cooling. They prevent
evaporation of rainwater, hold back water to prevent floods and erosion, purify
stagnant and polluted water, and maintain the balance of oxygen and carbon in a
world increasingly polluted by greenhouse gases. Ancient trees especially should
be honored and protected.
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