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Asia and Rory’s Homa Herbal Corner – Borage

BORAGE
(Borago officinalis)

In times when our energy needs a little push, borage is wonderful for uplifting the spirits, among many other great properties. An annual that grows in any soil 60-90cm high, preferring a sunny location. It is easy to grow from seed directly in the garden in spring or autumn and will grow in all types of soil. Borage self-seeds and can become quite invasive so may need controlling. Continue reading “Asia and Rory’s Homa Herbal Corner – Borage”
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Asia and Rory’s Homa Herbal Corner – Lemon Balm & Peppermint

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
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Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Previously we have been focusing on medicinal herbs that are easy to grow and common worldwide. This time we would like to write about Lemon Balm and Peppermint. Both plants can easily be grown in garden beds or in pots on a balcony or windowsill, and when grown in a Homa atmosphere they have even greater medicinal properties and aroma. Only the leaves and stems are used medicinally. Continue reading “Asia and Rory’s Homa Herbal Corner – Lemon Balm & Peppermint”
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Asia and Rory’s Homa Herbal Corner – Calendula

Calendula
(Calendula officinalis)

Calendula is a popular plant found in many herbal and decorative gardens for its joyful orange or yellow flowers and multiple medicinal uses. It is also known as Pot Marigold, but it should not be confused with another Marigold of the Tagetes family, which also has orange flowers and is popular in India and the Americas. Continue reading “Asia and Rory’s Homa Herbal Corner – Calendula”
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Homa Fires Daily, an Important Support for Me

Luis Alfonso Cuerva Gomes
Real, Spain, Europe

I practice the Homa fires daily. They are a very important part of my life in which nothing has been easy, but these blessed Agnihotra fires are a very important support for me.
It is impressive how every time I do the Homa fires, a multitude of pigeons, turtle doves and various birds gather in the pines around the house.

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José Serrano | Allergies

José Serrano
Churriana, Málaga,
Spain, Europe

      I am 67 years old. Since I was a child, I have always had allergy problems and I have related it to the atmospheric pollution and permanent contamination of our natural environment. I have been very sensitive to contamination in general terms. When I was a child, I sneezed a lot. It was something uncontrollable. At that time, there were no paper towels and I used to spend 7, 8 up to 10 handkerchiefs a day and then washed them for reuse on another day. I sneezed thousands and thousands of times.
   (Photo: Mr. José practicing Agnihotra.)

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Eva Franko | Leg Pain, Varicose Veins

Eva Franko
Asunción, Paraguay, South America
     My problem was that I couldn’t sit well due to the pain in my right leg. My leg was all hard and swollen, three times the normal size, and I could not wear my shoe.

        But, only after 3 weeks with the Healing Fires of Homa Therapy, taking the Agnihotra ash daily and rubbing it mixed with ghee on my leg, I can put my jeans on again. My shoes fit and I feel great. Continue reading “Eva Franko | Leg Pain, Varicose Veins”