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Aroma and Herbs
Vaidik
Astrological Remedies also involve use of aromas and herbs, which ensures
the positive influence of a particular planet. We are giving below a brief
description of such practice for each planet.
Sun
Solar energy is increased by taking spicy and fiery herbs, like cayenne,
black pepper, dry ginger, long pepper, cardamom, saffron, calamus,
bayberry and cinnamon (specially the Aayurvedik formula Trikatu -
Triphalaa). Calamus is best for the Saattwik side of solar energy in the
mind. Aromatic oils and fragrances for the Sun are camphor, cinnamon,
eucalyptus, saffron - most warm and stimulating oils.
Moon
Good herbs for the Moon are demulcent and tonic herbs like marshmallow,
slippery elm, comfrey root, Solomon's seal, Shataavaree, white Moosalee,
Bal and Rehmannia particularly taken in milk decoctions. Fragrance of
white flowers like jasmine, gardenia, lotus and lily are good as is
sandalwood oil. These can be applied to the heart or to the third eye.
Mars
Most of the spices that are good for the Sun work well for Mars (like
cinnamon, saffron, cayenne or black pepper) but combined with tonics like
ginseng, astragalus, Ashwagandhaa, Guggul or myrrh. Turmeric, garlic,
onions and asofoetida can be very good (particularly the Aayurvedik
formula Hingashtak). When Mars is strong, however, we need bitter herbs
like aloe, gentian, golden seal and Echinacea.
Mercury
Good herbs for Mercury are nerviness like Gotukolaa, Bhringaraaj (eclipta),
skullcap, passion flower, betony, Jataamansi, zizyphus, chamomile, mint
and sage. Basil, particularly holy basil (Tulasee) is specific for Mercury
(Vishnu). Good oils and aromas are mint, wintergreen, eucalyptus, cedar,
thyme and sage, which clear and open the mind. Yet they should be balanced
with mind-calming oils like sandalwood, plumeria (frangipani) and lotus.
Jupiter
Jupiter energy is increased by tonic herbs like Ashwagandhaa, Bal,
licorice, ginseng and astragalus particularly as taken in milk decoctions,
with ghee (clarifies butter) or a herb jellies. Good foods for increasing
Jupiter energy are nuts like almonds, walnuts, cashews and sesame seeds
and oils like Ghee, sesame and almond.
Venus
Venus likes all flowers and sweet fragrances: rose, saffron, jasmine,
lotus, lily and iris. Others good herbs are tonics like Shataavaree, white
Moosalee (Safed Moosalee), Aamalakee (Aamalaa), aloe gel, rehmannia dang
gui and red raspberry.
Saturn
Good herbs for a weak Saturn are myrrh, frankincense, Guggul, Ashwagandhaa,
Shilaajeet, Haritakee (Harad) and comfrey root - herbs to strengthen the
bones and promote healing. The Aayurvedik formula Triphalaa is specific
for Saturn, as it cleanses all waste materials and also tonifies the
deeper tissues. Good aromas for Saturn are sandalwood, frankincense, cedar
and juniper, much like the herbs.
Raahu
Raahu is very subtle force and cannot be dealt with on a simple outer
level. Aromas for clearing the psychic air can be helpful like camphor,
bayberry, sage, eucalyptus or wintergreen as can calming fragrances like
sandalwood, lotus and frankincense. Calamus is the best herb for Raahu.
Ketu
Ketu, like Raahu, is subtle. Herbs to increase perception like sage,
calamus, bayberry, wild ginger and juniper may be useful. Penetrating
aromatic oils like camphor, cedar, myrrh and frankincense can be good.
Afflictions of a strong Ketu, however, required cooling nerviness like
Gotukolaa, Bhringaraaj, skullcap and passionflower.
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