LOTUS ROOT, LUNG REGENERATOR AND BLOOD VESSEL REGENERATOR

                                         

                             LOTUS ROOT

THIS AMAZING MEDICINAL FOOD IS DESIGNED TO REGENERATE OUR LUNGS. A CROSS SECTION OF THE LOTUS ROOT LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE A CROSS SECTION OF A LUNG.  IT IS THE MOST SACRED MEDICINE AND SYMBOL IN ASIA AND ANCIENT WORLDS.

Description: 

 Golden 6" lengths with approx 2" diameter.  Grows like linked sausages.   You can find them in Asian grocery stores.  In Edmonton, Lucky and Lucky 97 Supermarkets are reliable in the fresh roots during the season.  It is in great abundance during Chinese New Year at the beginning of February.  I have seen it in TNT and Lucky Supermarkets in Edmonton.  Sometimes, you will see the Japanese name on their Produce label card, RENKON.

Lotus Root is so powerful it breaks down the excess mucus in the lungs and entire body.  It is very beneficial for yeast infections, allergies and candida conditions.  Since ancient times lotus root has been known to have an influence on the repiratory system.  It helps to dissolve and eliminate excess mucus in this area.  Therefore it can be used for:

1.  Coughing and colds

2.  Sinus problems, bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough and pneumonia

How to prepare as Lotus Root Tea

It is always best to use the fresh root as it is the most potent.

1.  Cut 6 thin slices-1/4" thick  (easy cutting w/ thin Japanese vegetable knife)

2.  4 cups of water

3.  1 tsp of fresh grated ginger root or 2 large slices of fresh ginger root

Simmer on medium boil for 20 minutes until golden or red color shows.

Ancient Japanese Favourite

Add a pinch of grey sea salt or a pinch of Tamari (wheat free) soya sauce to Lotus Root tea.

FOR SEVERE PNEUMONIA OR BRONCHITIS

Lotus Root Link Tea

This tea is made from the connecting sections between the swollen parts of the lotus root.  Slice thin cross sections of the connecting sections.  Cook in 300 degree oven for 20 minutes until they are dried.  Stored in glass jar until needed. 

When needed:  

GRIND 1 tbsp of lotus root into a powder.  Put in 4 cups water and grated ginger and bring to a medium simmer.  Simmer for 20 mins until golden or red.  Just know this is potent emergency medicine.  Coughing, usually, stops immediately.

THIS TEA WILL HELP SHRINK AND HEAL BROKEN BLOOD VESSELS AND THEREFORE IT IS PARTICULARLY USEFUL IN CASES OF STROKES AND HEART CONDITION.

Zen and Zen Shiatsu Training

THE STORY OF ZEN

Zen began in India as a Buddhist discipline and was brought to China by a sage called Bodhidharma.  Zen came to Japan around the end of the 1100s and quickly evolved beyond the belief system of Buddhism, to influence the way of thinking, their behavior and aesthetics.  Zen gave expression to many forms of cultural life.  Genyu Sokyu, Zen monk and author, says Zen is "Strict yet easygoing".  Two seemingly contradictory approaches.  What springs to your mind when you hear the word, “Zen”?  Actually, Zen is dynamic and free.

Zen developed in China in two discreet sects before coming to Japan.  The Northern School (Hokushuzen) spoke of doctrine and asceticism and the southern school (Nanshuzen)stressed a relaxed approach to oneself over doctrine.  At first, the southern approach was initially accepted and then the northern approach was incorporated over time.

Diversity

In lies the acceptance of two ways, “Ryoko”.  The concept originally developed in Chinese Taoist classic, “Zhuangzi”.  It suggests instead of looking at life in absolute terms; it is more effective to consider its opposite; placing one in relation to the other.  This way of thinking became very popular.

Shinto

Long before, Buddhism’s arrival, the Japanese believed in life in all things animate and inanimate and honored it with various rituals.  Chanting, sound vibration and water purification were just some of the preparation on our paths of development.

The Japanese openness towards diverse values prepared the way for acceptance of Zen’s both sides.

Belief in our Inner Nature

The answer lies in Zen’s belief that every human being is endowed with an original nature at birth that is self-contained.  It does not require the pursuit of something extraneous.  And since humans are born with an innate Buddhahood (the potential to become a Buddha or an Awakened One).  Instead, one was directed to look inside themselves.  However, our true nature is wrapped inside an ego.  It is our Mind that is trapped inside an illusion that the ego has created by knowledge and experience.  To uncover our inner nature; one must work at transforming your mind and unwrap our true nature.

Chinese and Japanese Medicine

Buddhist Monks brought The Yellow Emperor’s Guide to Internal Medicine

The Yellow Emperor’s guide treated organ energy channels which today we call acupuncture or acupressure lines.  There are five distinct regional areas in China.  Each geographic area was treated differently to be effective.

Acupressure was highly effective for regions in Japan and they adopted this practice.  Chinese Acupressure then evolved into Japanese Shiatsu (Shi=finger, Atsu=pressure).  Then in 1972; Shizuto Masanuga added Zen to Shiatsu.  There is acupressure line stretching whilst applying deep pressure on the acupressure points.  This activates a deep internal nervous system within us.  Complete homeostasis is accomplished while flushing these lines of congestion and tension.  In other words, a complete body reset. 

 Zen Shiatsu is gentle and effective, not painful like Chinese acupressure can be.  Zen Shiatsu is preventative medicine at its best.  The Japanese received Shiatsu once a month to effectively prevent illness.