Kalasa Puja:An Introduction

Sri VidyaTemple Society Kalasa Puja:An Introduction Table of Contents Page KURCHAM COCONUT FLOWER MANGO LEAVES THREADS POT WATER RICE MANTRA SCIENCE Strands of Dharba grass tied together in a knot A healthy coconut, with hair and eyes pointing upwards or northward, covered in turmeric. Colorful flowers with stems placed carefully between the coconut and the neck of the pot. Mango leaves, single or in a strand, placed between the coconut and the neck of the pot Cotton threads running across the pot’s surface in a carefully prescribed manner A solid pot to contain the water Water, the basis of life, along with a selection of special herbs Grains of rice that act to stabilize and ground the entire construction Varuna mantras chanted during installation Recent scientific discoveries are shedding light on why this ritual can truly change a person’s life. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 KURCHAM Kurchams are made from strands of Darbha grass that are tied together in a specific way. They are placed on top the coconut. The Kurcham forms the “Hair” of the kalasam. In the human body hair can sense movement of air. It also acts as a heat insulator and aids in cooling. It can be construed that the Kurcham acts as an insulator to separate the micro environment of the kalasam from the environment of the surroundings. A University of California study has shown that darbha grass is one of the few species that can be cultivated using saline water; and saline water cultivated darbha grass can be used to feed cattle. Studies at the University of Ahllabad have demonstrated that darbha grass has antimicrobial and antiviral properties especially in the treatment of urinary tract infections, prostatitis, syphilis, and dysentery. Lab tests have also revealed darbha grass’ potency against diabetes. COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME ALTERNATIVE NAMES DARBHA CYNODON DACTYLON BERMUDA GRASS, DUBO, DOG’S TOOTH GRASS, BAHAMA GRASS, DEVIL’S GRASS, COUCH GRASS, INDIAN DOAB, ARUGAMPUL, GRAMA, AND SCUTCH GRASS HAIR HUMAN BEING Dharba grass tied as a Kurcham Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. May their guidance illuminate our way. Sri Vidya Temple Society 2 It is also considered an isotonic electrolyte . The strong relationship between blood. broken to bring success. Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. The “hair” of the coconut is pointed up or towards the north. HUMAN BEING SCIENTIFIC NAME SANSKRIT HEAD COCOS NUCIFERA NARIKELA Coconut covered in Turmeric. May their guidance illuminate our way.in that it assumes the pH of whatever solution it is mixed into. hormones and coconuts might be an explanation for its frequent use in our religions tradition. They are offered in prayer as prasadam. At the end the coconut on top of the kalasam can be used for food preparation.COCONUT Coconuts are ubiquitous in Hindu worship. or offered to Agni in the sacrificial fire. Sri Vidya Temple Society 3 . Coconut water is sterile (until opened) and mixes easily with blood. Modern research has also confirmed that young coconut juice has estrogen like properties and has general restoratives properties to any hormonal imbalance. The relationship between flowers and sound has been studied extensively. As the flowers resonate. Sri Vidya Temple Society 4 . May their guidance illuminate our way. resonant sounds. Research has indicated that flowers respond to sound. Five. or more. The stems of the flowers should be long enough to reach the water. and produce their own sounds in response to the sound “heard”.FLOWERS Flowers are used all throughout the puja. and there is conclusive evidence that flowers and plants react positively to harmonic. the vibrations will be carried into the water more effectively despite the fact that the kalasam is kept closed. HUMAN BEING CHAKRA MIND AJNA Michelia champaca (Champaka) Saraca Asoca (Ashoka) Calophyllum inophyllum (Punnaga) Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. flowers with long stems are placed between the coconut and the neck of the pot. Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. The stems should reach into the water as well. the leaves should be together in a stem.MANGO LEAVES Mango leaves are placed like the flowers between the coconut and the neck of the pot. which has proven anti-oxidant properties and is used in the herbal treatment of type 2 diabetes. Mango leaves dissolve a compound called Mangiferin. Ideally. Anti-oxidant action from natural sources is considered preventative for many diseases. May their guidance illuminate our way. Sri Vidya Temple Society 5 . Laboratory tests have also shown that mangiferin has anti-depressant effects in mice. HUMAN BEING PRIMARY COMPOUND FIVE SENSES MANGIFERIN CHEMICAL FORMULA C H O 19 18 11 BIOLOGICAL NAME MANGIFERA INDICA Mango Leaves Mangiferin is part of the Xanthonoid family. The threads run across the pot and form a regular pattern.000 nerve endings our body is supposed to have. May their guidance illuminate our way. HUMAN BEING NERVES Kalasam with fine thread pattern Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. The 72 lines are representative of the 72. There should be at least 72 lines producing 5184 intersections. Sri Vidya Temple Society 6 .THREADS Cotton threads run across the pot. HUMAN BEING BODY FEMALE MALE • • • • • Clay Silver Brass Copper Gold Traditional Indian pots are designed as male or female. Sri Vidya Temple Society 7 . The human body in turn is often referred to as “a bag of water” and as such this arrangement makes perfect sense. ensure that the strings stay attached and add to the overall aesthetic beauty of the set up. May their guidance illuminate our way. Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. Below is a list of acceptable materials in decreasing order of desirability. in recent years the male variety has become more common. The pot can be made of different materials. The Appendix holds information on the various metals and their specific properties.POT The pot represents the body and acts as a container for the water that is inside. The classical Indian pot designs allow for better handling. However. Sandalwood Oil or Nag Champa Oil In the absence of these oils. Abhishekam Powder A generic mix called Abhishekam Powder can be obtained at most puja stores. However. All of the above ingredients have been used extensively in Ayur Vedic medicine and are now under a great deal of research by western researchers. The human body is 80% water and blood itself is 90% water. most perfumes can be used as most perfumes contain Vettiver Oil. Sri Vidya Temple Society 8 . Masaru Emoto pioneered the study of the reaction of water to emotion and intent. Turmeric 2. Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. 5. These are the main ingredients to be added to the water: HUMAN BEING BLOOD 1.WATER Water is the source of life. Dr. He has demonstrated that water organizes into crystalline structure under the influences of positive vibrations. at the Sri Rajarajeswari Peetham we use a special mix. Vettiver Oil. In the appendix you will find important data regarding these ingredients. Cloves 4. Elemi 3. May their guidance illuminate our way. May their guidance illuminate our way. CHAKRA MULADHARA Inside of a rice grain Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. and level foundation on which the pot can comfortably sit.RICE Grains of rice act as the foundation of the pot. For special effects. Ideally. but practically any regular grain of rice can be used. a mixture of nine grains called “Navadanyams” can be substituted for rice. unhusked rice should be used. porous grains. like obtain favour from Navagrahas. act as a water absorber ensuring that throughout the puja the foundation is not shaken. The rice can be collected and cooked for meals afterwards. Sri Vidya Temple Society 9 . The grains will provide a naturally stable. Moreover. While the neck is still open Varuna puja is done.MANTRA The pot is filled with water and the special herbs are added to it. the main puja can begin and the deity of choice can be invoked. Sri Vidya Temple Society 10 . Varuna Mantra Om imam mē varuna śrudhī havamedyācamrl᷂ aya | ᷂ tvāmavasyuracakē || Tattvāyāmi brahmanā vandamānas tadā sāstē yajamānō havirbhih | ᷂ ahēdamāno varunēha bōdhyuru śamasamānā āyuh ᷂ pramōsih || ᷂ ᷂ VARUNA GAYATRI Bhavajumbakāya Vidmahē Paṣahastāya Dhīmahi Tanno Varuna Prachodhayaṭ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Gōmathi Kōmalā Ghantakhi Kētakhi Gangōtri Gōdhāvari Krishnā Bhadrā Tungabhadrā Vaigai Kāvēry Tamraparani Narmadā Sabarmathi Yamunōtri Sarayu Niagara* Genesee* NAMES OF VARUNA • • • • • • • • • Varunāya Makarāsanāya Apāmpataya Surūpinē Pirasethasē Sarvathīrthādhipatayē Sakalasumudra Rajāye Makaravāhanāya Jalādhipatayē NAMES OF RIVERS • • • • Gangā Yamunā Saraswathi Sindhu Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. mango leaves and coconut on the neck of the pot and the kurcham on top of the coconut. The names of Varuna are chanted and the major rivers are invoked by the chanting of their respective names. a pancha uppachara puja is performed and the kalasam is completed by placing the flowers. May their guidance illuminate our way. It is placed on the rice. Once this is completed. Finally. Varuna is invoked using the Varuna mantra and the Varuna gayatri. The kalasam is further decorated as desired with flowers and a cloth piece. and replicated like any scientific experiment. modified. Philosophers of science will tell you that a science is that what can be falsified.SCIENCE Tantra is dismissed as just mysticism and spiritualism. Effects of Sound on Plants and Flowers 2. thus it is something very practical. Tantra is very much a science. Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. Oligodynamic Effect of Metals Although we will try to look at each point as separate for clarity’s sake. Effects of Emotion and Intent on Water 3. In that context. most are related and we will move back and forth between sections. The exact meaning of the word tantra implies technique. let us look at what science tells us about this “experiment”. We will look at several factors 1. before we try to demonstrate that Tantra is a science. May their guidance illuminate our way. But. Effects of Magnetized Water 4. Electromagnetic Theory of Consciousness 5. The techniques of Tantra can be applied. Sri Vidya Temple Society 11 . Plants and Flowers seem to respond strongly to both light and sound waves. studies at the university level have shown that harmonic “pleasant” sounds produce an increase in the growth rate and quality of the fruits produced. This shows that flowers and plants are good absorbers and retainers of sound waves. Consider the “Trikhanda” mudra used in Sri Vidya which places flowers in the hands in such a way as to capture energy Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. Heavy Metal) reduce plant growth and fruit quality. Moreover. while unharmonic sounds (e. In fact there are Grade 5 science experiments that illustrate this simple relationship. May their guidance illuminate our way. When we look at the electromagnetic theory of consciousness it states that our thoughts and visualizations take a physical form as an electromagnetic field around our head. Sri Vidya Temple Society 12 .Effects of Sound on Plants and Flowers The relationship between sound and plant growth has been demonstrated scientifically. It is also know that flowers and plants absorb electromagnetic waves in the process called photosynthesis.g. It should therefore come as no surprise that flowers are used to invoke the deity. albeit very quietly. It should therefore come as no surprise that flowers are used to invoke the deity. Research by the National University in Singapore has also shown that plants respond to sound by producing their own sound in return. Emoto performed a series of experiments using water to show that water crystal form differently based on the thoughts they are exposed to. such as mangiferin. photosynthetic and sound activity will result in heightened metabolism within the plant. mental intent. Water dissolved xanthonoids. and the flower. Love and 2.from both the electromagnetic around the head (as one focuses on an idea. More interestingly. Effect of Emotions and Intent on Water Dr. This in turn will result in an increase of mangiferin release from the stems of the mango leaves. rotate with a charge thereby aiding in the magnetizing of the water. with the stem reaching the water. So placing a plant in the kalasam. May their guidance illuminate our way. Water Crystal formation after exposure to (top to bottom) 1. will result in an increase absorption of water molecules by the plant. will result in increased motion of water and water dissolved molecules upwards toward the stem of the flowers. The general set up involved labelling the jar of water with something that provokes instantaneous Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara.dhyanam) and the sound energy from the mantra as being changed. Heavy Metal. Classical Music 2. Knowing that flowers have the natural ability to capture sound and light (electromagnetic) waves makes them the ideal medium for use throughout the puja. The combination of sound. Sri Vidya Temple Society 13 . but there is an easier way to demonstrate changes in the water. Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. negative emotions and to the right positive emotions Sri Vidya Temple Society 14 . Boiled rice contains large quantities of water but as it is an organic material will decay over time. a Kalasam with water will be actively influenced through thoughts and intentions in a minute way. If we consider that a human body is 80% water it should then come as no surprise that positive emotion and mental nourishment can benefit the body. the presence of a magnetic field will influence formations of patterns within the water. This implies that the formation of “positive” water crystals help nourish and protect the rice. To the left. Emoto developed the rice experiment. Experiments have shown that a jar of rice will stay fresher if the label says something positive. It was shown that water formed beautiful crystals when it was exposed to positive thoughts and a discoherent grain structure when exposed to negative thoughts. Dr. If consciousness has an electromagnetic counter part then water with a natural dipolar molecular magnet will actively align itself with the field. So. May their guidance illuminate our way. Photographing water crystals are hard. Because of the dipole nature of the water molecule.positive or negative emotion and then freezing the water. Tying together the dipolar nature of water molecules and the Electromagnetic Theory of Consciousness reveals an interesting conclusion. These experiments have also been carried out in a simpler way by boiling rice. since individual qualities such as concentration and focus play a role. In addition. The three pots on the left were fed magnetized filtered water with varying magnetic configurations. Chinese and Ayur Vedic medicine magnetized water is considered to have positive effects and should be used in aiding the healing process. homeopathic. In fact the concept of pH is just the measure of the ionic concentration of H mol+ Michael Pedersen conducted an experiment with magnetized water. due to the flowers. However.We can also show how concentration and focus will influence the quality of the overall result. a large quantity of studies can be performed to establish statistical validity. putting a glass of water near a compass will not have an effect on the needle. controlled studies are not realistic. ecules.the individual magnetism of the molecules and dissolved crystals are not aligned with each other to form a singular polarity. Sri Vidya Temple Society 15 . However. May their guidance illuminate our way. the heightened metabolic rate. Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. Effects of Magnetized Water In traditional. Nonetheless. will result in quicker water movement and we can achieve significant results in a short time. The two pots on the right were fed non-magnetized water. Water has a dipole moment and all salts in water carry a charge. The reason is simple . The compounds in the Kalasam water. However. will increase the rate at which water will align. Once the water is magnetized and ordered it can capture information the same way a radio wave captures information. Now we’ll look at the Electromagnetic Theory of Consciousness to see how magnetized water is capable of physically capturing a thought. combined with the increased water transport rate due to the photosynthetic process of the flowers. Electromagnetic Theory of Consciousness McFadden (2002) showed that the brain produces an electromagnetic (EM) field that influences brain function through EM field-sensitive voltage gated Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. Sri Vidya Temple Society 16 . Water with it’s natural dipole moment will be susceptible to the influence of a magnetic field and slowly align with it. Research has shown that water can in fact carry a magnetic field. a magnetic field can hold more information than just north or south. So similarly.Many traditional healers swear that placing a magnet rod in water over time will align the magnetic fields of the molecules to produce a magnet. what can be accomplished by magnetized water? We know from wi-fi signals and cell phone towers that an electromagnetic wave can encode a lot of different information. Visualization of a magnetic field around a Kalasam. May their guidance illuminate our way. the combination of magnetized water and the presence of Eugenol (from cloves . Once the Kalasam water is poured over someone. and inhibit viruses and micro bacteria. The natural ionization of water by a metallic container is sufficient for the Oligodynamic effect. According to this theory the EM field surrounding the brain is the physical dimension of consciousness. Numerous other studies have confirmed the ability of oligodynamic metal ions to inhibit viruses and micro bacteria of all kinds. In other instances when the water is poured over the practitioner we see how the body and the mind are simultaneously cleansed. If a properly established Kalasam is a pure thought that has been grown then it can be used in turn to heal our damaged thoughts.2ppb to 5.a natural anaesthetic) will allow for a heightened absorption rate through the skin. The process of moving clockwise with the Kalasam near ones head and then pouring it over the deity illustrates how the mind is healed and then the deity absorbs the damage. Sri Vidya Temple Society 17 .5ppm. Moreover. Oligodynamic Effect of Metals “Oligodynamic” refers to the ability of certain positive metal ions in extremely low concentration to bind to. Conscious volition is influenced through the EM field as it builds the bridge between a non-material consciousness and concrete. In recent studies both the SARS virus and the HIV virus have been inhibited by the use of oligodynamic Ag+. the oligodynamic ions will dissolve through the skin and naturally aid in the destrution of bacteria in the body. This scientific theory is still in its novice phase but shows how EM fields could be used to affect our thinking. The compound thus eroded will exist as an ionic compounds dissolved in water. Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara.ion channels in neuronal membranes. May their guidance illuminate our way. Basic physics and chemistry tell us that any compound exposed to water will erode. physical neurons firing to produce bodily actions. The oligodynamic effect applies to metal ion concentrations ranging from approximately 9. 9 0. piping and industrial machinery Acoustic properties of brass have made it the metal of choice for wind instruments. forming tarnish. Silver Ag[74] [Kr]4d105s1 1.9 0. Copper can be found in drinking water.4 (Electro Negativity) 0. Silver is not a chemical active metals and is very stable. Silver does not oxidize but will react with hydrogen sulfide in the air. Copper Cu[29] [Ar]3d104s1 1. foods and air. May their guidance illuminate our way. Copper as a trace element is essential to human health. It is relatively resistant to corrosion and as a result has been often used as a substitute for gold.126nm 962°C/2210°C Silver is considered the best conductor and the rarest metal. It is considered a good conductor and since it doesn’t corrode it is used in microchips and speaker wires.137nm (Ionic Radius) 1062°C/2000°C (melting/boiling) Gold has been actively used to cure rheumatoid arthiritis.096nm 1083°C/2595°C Brass Cu[29] + Zn[30] A corrosion resistant copper alloy 1083°C/2595°C Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. Copper is used in the industry for electrical equipment. Sri Vidya Temple Society 18 .APPENDIX A : PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS Gold Au[74] (Chemical Formula) [Xe]4f15d106s1 2. It is a relatively poor conductor of heat and alloys easily with many metals.137nm -38.9°C/356. Clay with some iron content has been shown to kill bacteria. Steel. Aluminum etc. different steel alloys have different additional metals such as Manganese.6°C Mercury is the only common metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures. Steel Fe[26] + 10%Cr +other metals Alloy based in Iron and Chromium CrO forms invisible protection layer used for “stainless steel” Clay Al2(SiO3)3 Naturally occurring Aluminum Silicate Used in a variety of ayur Vedic treatments 0. stainless steel and other iron products are not to be used for regular puja. May their guidance illuminate our way. Sri Vidya Temple Society 19 .Mercury Hg[80] [Xe]4f145d106s1 2.0 0. Clay has been used to prevent codling moth damage as well as sun scald. Mercury is considered to have health properties in ancient Chinese and Indian Medicine In addition to Chromium.096nm 083°C/2595°C Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. In traditional medicine it has been used to prevent diarrhea. improve peristalsis (stomach movement) and are anthelmintic (expel parasitic worms).92% Eugenol. It is also considered a psychedelic drug. It is a fragrant resin with a sharp pine and lemon-like scent. The constituents include phellandrene. carminative (prevents formation of gas). limonene. Cloves can be found in traditional Indian. Clove oil is used externally to treat hypotonic muscles. flavorings. catarrh. Eugenol is considered hepatotoxic and can cause damage to the liver. Aromatic elemi oil is steam distilled from the resin. The nerve fibers of the parasympathetic system are responsible for the involuntary movements of smooth muscles. mature skin. Cloves are an anodyne (painkillers). elemicin. May their guidance illuminate our way. Chinese and Tibetan medicine. terpineol. Clove oil is generally 70 . of honey-like consistency. It is used as a herbal medicine to treat bronchitis.APPENDIX B : PLANT PROPERTIES Cloves Biological Name Active Compound(s) Syzygium Aromaticum Eugenol (C10H12O2) Cloves are aromatic dry flower buds. carvone. It is used in dentistry mixed with zinc oxide. Sri Vidya Temple Society 20 . essential oils and in medicine as a local antiseptic and anesthetic. and terpinolene. Eugenol is used in perfumeries. scars.it inhibits parasympathetic nerve activity. One of the resin components is called amyrin. elemol. and wounds. Elemicin is considered anticholinergic . stress. if prepared and administered correctly. Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. extreme coughing. Elemi Biological Name Active Compound(s) Carnarium Luzonicum Elemicin (C12H18O3) Elemi resin is a pale yellow substance. valencene. native to India. Sri Vidya Temple Society 21 . Epizizanal. The stems are tall and the leaves are long. α-longipinene. The close-growing clumps also help to block the runoff of surface water. α-amorphene. α-vetivone. for pest control. 3-epizizanol. Khusimone. Vettiver is heavily used to prevent soil erosion. for the perfumery industry where it is used as a natural fixative. and rigid. for ground water recharge. δ-cadinene. It settles the nerves and establishes a feeling of balance and grounding. May their guidance illuminate our way. Valerenol. Vettiver flowers are brownish purple. and rice paddies. vetivene.5 meters high and form clumps as wide. Khusimene. Most Vettiver around the world is cultivated. Calacorene.Vettiver Biological Name Active Compound(s) Chrysopogon Zizaniodes benzoic acid. Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. giving the earlier English names cuscus. Although native to the Indian subcontinent. α-muurolene. Khusimol. Vettiver is also used in the aromatherapy industry. to improve soil moisture. This makes vettiver an excellent stabilizing hedge for stream banks. Iso-khusimol. Because vettiver propagates itself by small offsets instead of underground stolons. most of the world’s vettiver is produced and exported from Haiti. where its essential oil is known as the “oil of tranquility”. Vettiver oil calms and soothes the mind. 5-epiprezizane. terpinen-4-ol. 2–4 meters in depth. Vetiver can grow up to 1. and the clean up of contaminated ground water. δ-selinene. kuss-kuss grass. etc. thus helping with nervous tension and stress. Vetiver’s roots grow downward. β-vetivone. terraces. it is noninvasive and can easily be controlled by cultivation of the soil at the boundary of the hedge. vetivazulene and more Vettiver is a perennial grass of the Poaceae family. vetivenyl vetivenate. It is popularly known as khus or khuskhus. β-humulene.-gurjunene. cuss cuss. furfurol. However. γ-selinene. Calarene. thin. It seems that this prepares curcumin to be better absorbed into the system. antiamyloid. Research has revealed that curcumin has antitumor. Little Curcumin when eaten is absorbed. It is also considered that daily application of turmeric to the face will reduce facial hair. However. Sri Vidya Temple Society 22 . This may explain why Indian cooking tradition use ghee profusely and have many dishes that are fried in oil. Numerous clinical trials in humans are underway. in dyes and traditional Indian medicine. pancreatic cancer. antiarthritic. colon cancer. psoriasis. and anti-inflammatory properties. myelodysplastic syndromes. All of Turmeric’s medicinal properties stem from Curcumin.Turmeric Biological Name Active Compound(s) Curcuma Longa Curcumin (C21H20O6) Turmeric has been used in cooking. Its anti-microbial and antiinflammatory properties have shown to cure many skin diseases. including multiple myeloma. and Alzheimer’s disease. oil based solutions increase bio-availability significantly. In recent years its properties have warranted medical research. hence. antioxidant. Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. putting a road block on the myriad of health effects. In recent years Turmeric has also been used increasingly in the skin care industry. It is used in many sun screen lotions and also as a cure for acne. anti-ischemic. It’s antitumor effects stems from Curcumin’s ability to induce apoptosis (suicide) in cancer cells without affecting healthy cells. Turmeric contains 5% Curcumin which has been used as a natural yellow dye. It is therefore no wonder that turmeric has been used in ayur Vedic medicine for over 2000 years. It was also found that the presence of Curcumin interferes with the reproduction transcription process of cancer cells. It is also believed that daily application reduces visible signs of aging. studying the effect of curcumin on various diseases. May their guidance illuminate our way. In the kalasam set up a stem with several connected leaves is preferred to individual leaves. Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. May their guidance illuminate our way. Sri Vidya Temple Society 23 . Recent studies have also revealed that it has anti-viral and anti-oxidant properties. as this will allow the sap to dissolve in the water.Mango Leaves Biological Name Active Compound(s) Mangifera Indica (for Mangos) Mangiferin (C19H18O11) Mangiferin has shown consistent gastroprotective and anti diabetic effects. 1 oz. ½ oz. ½ oz. ½ oz. 1 capsule 1 capsule 2 oz. 2 oz. May their guidance illuminate our way.APPENDIX C : ABHISHEKAM POWDER Below is the ingredient list of the powder used at the Sri Rajarajeswari Peetham as Abhishekam Powder. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Basil Cardamom Cloves Black pepper Edible camphor Saffron Cinnamon Kasturi (musk) Gorochana Rose hips Thyme Jeera Coriander Alcohol Cayenne pepper Gold powder Turmeric powder 2 oz. 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 pinch 5 tbsp Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. Sri Vidya Temple Society 24 . 1 oz. 6 gm 1 pinch 2 oz. org/pubs/ff/mango.edu. Chalmers Oxford University Press. Withyachumnarnkul B.uvigo. Sawangjaroen K. Rundorn W.) by Juliana Aparecida Severi et al Molecules 2009. 2006 The Conscious Mind: In Search of a Fundamental Theory by David J.surrey.jonbarron.pdf Polyphenols with Antiulcerogenic Action from Aqueous Decoction of Mango Leaves (Mangifera indica L.org http://www. June 200 Websites http://www.sg/~tanshenm/2171.BIBLIOGRAPHY AND FURTHER READING Books and Publications Indian medicinal plants by Prakash Paranjpe Delhi : Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan .html http://www. [2706-2716] http://ejeafche.masaru-emoto.com_docman/ task. by Radenahmad N. Saleh F. 2002 http://www3. New York. 14.33/ Mangiferin Inhibits Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis Reaction and Pruritus in Mice by Bomi Lee et al Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences and Dedicated to the Lotus Feet of our Guru Parampara. 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