Posted on 2 Comments

Nymphaea Caerulea the Sacred Blue Lotus of the Nile

Nymphaea Caerulea the Sacred Blue Lotus of the NileIntroduction Although Nymphaea Caerulea is commonly referred to as a blue lotus, it is actually a waterlily. The Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is actually a water lily native to Egypt, where it was used in art, religious rituals, herbal medicine, perfumes and teas. Symbolism and Cultural Significance The Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) has ancient origins...

Continue Reading

Posted on 1 Comment

Natural Tobacco Smoking Cessation Program

Natural Tobacco Smoking Cessation ProgramA simple and natural program that may help someone stop smoking tobacco habitually. It only requires loose rolling tobacco (someone could gather this from their favorite brand of cigarettes), rolling papers, a cigarette rolling machine, lavender flowers, honeyweed leaf and lobelia leaf. Menthol smokers or some non-menthol smokers may also want to mix in some...

Continue Reading

Posted on 1 Comment

Non-Addictive Herbal Alternatives to Tobacco

Non Addictive Herbal Alternatives to TobaccoIn doing research for this article, I discovered what I felt to be some interesting and widely disseminated misconceptions. The term “tobacco alternative” is most often used to describe another option to smoking or chewing tobacco. Yet, it is often assumed that it is describing a substitute for nicotine. Wouldn’t that be a “nicotine alternative”?...

Continue Reading