Isaiah 66:3-4 KJV "He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. 4 I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear; but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not."
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Hoodia Gordonii is a type of Cactus that has both ornamnetal and medicinal value. In South Africa, it's most commonly used for treating indigestion and small infections. In the Kalahari Desert, it's used to suppress appetite ( weight loss ). It's used for the same thing by modern herbalists around the globe. The active alkaloid is believed to be P57 ( a oxypregnane steroidal glycoside). In this blog i'll talk about the facts, throw in some original ideas and observations, and provide you with other valuable resources on such cacti and other ethnobotanicals.
Scientific Studies
You'll hear certain people say all the time things like, "There's no scientific studies to back that up". Most of the time, what this actually means is, "I am unfamiliar with the scientific studies that back this up." We do know that plants create pharmacological chemicals. The worlds most effective pain medicine is not made by man, rather extracted from the Opium Poppy. This is one example of many. Phytochemistry is the study of the pharmacology of said phytochemicals that plants create. To be clear, they are designed with intelligence, as written into their DNA, and that intelligence unfolds its creative potential as the plant grows from its seed, fueld by the sun and via working through the atmospheric resources made available to it from that same creator, Jah.
Cacti like Hoodia, and other plants are designed by the most advanced chemist that exist, Jah. They are designed to grow, and to use the suns energy, and the biospheres water and air, to create mind-bogglingly complex organic compounds. The big pharmaceutical companies have been aware of this sense their existence, and have exploited this fact. I'm not supposed to tell you this. So if you think that there is no pharmacological value to naturally occuring medicinal herbs, think again. scholar.google.com It's probably the reason this website has been under a black-hat negative SEO attack for many years. They don't want you to know! I do believe this is why they oppressed Cannabis for so long. Shopping is like voting folks, do a good job please. Don't buy trash, buy quality products with transparency to prove safety.
Alternatively, Cacti have always been a symbol for protection. Their spikes which have evolved to defend against predators indicate this, as well as their ability to survive without water for long periods of time. They are tough, courageous, and adaptive to their surroundings. The San Pedro specifically, is a powerful Talisman for various cultures around the world. That is, it's believed to hold innate properties of healing, transformation, and protection. Remember what the bible says about Idolatry, as the second commandment is often the least understood, and easiest to violate without even meaning to. It says 'Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in the heavens above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the sea, nor under the sea. Thou shalt not bow down thyselves to them, nor serve them. For I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, unto the third and forth generation of them that hate me; and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.'
What I Think About Strictly Ornamental Plants
I never understood why people spend thousands of dollars on landscaping to have plants of no useful value put on their property. Why not spend thousands on a survival garden? Is it worth that much money to look at a palm tree? Really? There are plenty of useful plants that can be grown on your land. These useful botanicals hold the intention of giving back to our beloved eco-system and human kind. So with this in mind, please plant something like Hoodia in your yard instead!
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