Crystals
Zeolite
Colorless, White, Blue, Peach
Varied, all sizes, often as a cluster
Available from specialist stores
Britain, Australia, India, Brazil, Czech Republic, Italy, US
Zeolite is the generic name for a group of crystals that are often found together on a matrix. They include Apophyllite, Okenite, Pectolite, Prehnite, and Stillbite. The combination stone is very beautiful and can be used as a decorative feature to enhance the environment. Zeolite absorbs toxins and odors.
Zincite
Red, Orange-Yellow, Green, Colorless
Grainy mass, although some striking transparent crystals are available from Poland that formed as part of the smelting process at a mine.
Available from specialist stores
Poland, Italy, US
Zincite is a powerful stone that synthesizes physical energy and personal power with creativity. This fiery stone can aid the manifestation process and re-energize depleted energy systems.
Herbs
Kousso
Parts Used: Flowers and unripe fruit
Kousso is an effective treatment for tapeworm. Its action is due to a potent natural chemical that has led to its inclusion of the poisons list in Britain.
The dosage level given for this herb by Mrs. Grieve are 0.5 ounce of the herb to 1 pint of boiling water. This should be taken in 4 fluid ounce doses, repeated at two-hourly intervals.
Lady's Mantle
Parts Used: Leaves and flowering shoots.
Collection: The leaves and stems are collected between July and August
This and other species of Alchemilla have been widely used in folk medicine throughout Europe. Lady's Mantle will help reduce pains associated with periods as well as ameliorating excessive bleeding. It also has a role to play in easing the changes of menopause. As an emmenagogue, it stimulates the proper menstrual flow if there is any resistance. Its astringency provides a role in the treatment of diarrhea and as a mouthwash for sores and ulcers and as a gargle for laryngitis.
Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. To help diarrhea and as a mouthwash or lotion, a stronger dosage is made by boiling the herb for a few minutes to extract all the tannins.
Birthdays
Aries ( March 21 - April 19)
Element: Fire
Ruling Planets: Mars, the warrior
Symbol: The Ram
Tarot card: The Emperor (authority)
Number: 9
Favorable colors: Red and White
Key phrase: I am born to lead
Love Matches: Leo, Libra, and Sagittarius
March 28
"I am winning in the race of life."
The birthday of magnificent remoteness
Your greatest challenge is to stop doubting yourself.
On the Dark Side: Unaware, vacillating, unrealistic
At Your Best: Independent, optimistic, focused
March 29
"I deserve and expect only the very best."
The birthday of the discerning presence.
Your greatest challenge is asserting yourself.
On the Dark Side: Lacking in focus, aloof, cautious
At Your Best: Creative, genuine, perceptive.
Birthstone
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