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Because the medicinal properties of an herb will vary depending on time of harvest, where the plant is grown or found growing, and ultimately how the plant is dried and or processed a satisfactory discussion of the methods used is not possible. Suffice it to say that the efficacy of the formulas is a reflection of methods developed over time through empirical experience, observation and customer testimonial. Practical methods such as cultivation, harvesting and processing are for the most part trade secrets also developed by exhaustive research, trial and error. These methods include optimal harvesting, processing and working with the plants natural cycles while adhering to ethical wild-crafting methods, which involve not over harvesting in an area and scouting out areas that are free of chemical sprays from road management, agriculture or development. Overall, the product line was developed using herbs that thrive in abundance, noxious weeds to many, such as burdock and comfrey. Machinery has never been used for harvesting, processing or cultivation. If an herb can be collected in the wild, in its native habitat without impacting that habitat, those are selected first as time has proven that these are the strongest. There is also the long held belief in the concept of vitalism which holds that organic compounds may be of a higher therapeutic effect than synthetic replicas. In addition, there is the metaphysical arm of the vitalist theory explored by alchemists and esoteric practitioners, that objective reality is not altogether independent of human consciousness, that the spirit and energy of the healer or practitioner plays a vital role in the outcome of the healing through the formula or healing process. Some view this as the marriage of art and science or intuition and conscious understanding. This approach to preparing medicinal blends dates back to antiquity, more recently found in the Paracelsus (1493-1541), 15th century physician and alchemist who discovered the cure for syphilis. Paracelsus learned the art of healing through empirical experience; informally. His relationship to formal, higher learning institutions was by all accounts nomadic, enrolling in, and leaving several universities. He is often given the title of the original alchemist, believing that nature held the cure, and it was up to the physician to find and release it. Practically speaking, the entire process of cultivating, harvesting, gathering, is alchemical in nature. Alchemy is an ancient art, practiced by shamans and physicians since the beginning of time. The understanding of the interrelationship between the natural or physical world and the spiritual could be summed up in the term "Cosmic Sympathy," coined by the Greeks. In terms of medicinal alchemy, it is the process by which the lifeforce of the plant is "opened" through a method that brings in the spiritual energies of the healer, and the herb or element, as well as the will of the "stars." However, as the law of elements also plays an integral role, the correct element for the individual or patient, or "right application," to quote Paracelsus, is also a factor in the healing process. As Culpeper put it "If any herbe infest the earth, let man heed its virtues for his ills." Over the years we have had testimonials from across the U.S. from physicians, physical therapists, massage practitioners, cancer recovery support groups, and from the general public. Several of the products have made their way onto physical therapy wards, have become part of the treatment plan for patients recovering from operations, radiation therapy, broken bones, fractures, chronic cases of fibromyalgia to name a few. We are grateful for the opportunity to help others on their path to wellness. It is my personal belief that if we are given a gift it is our path to use it. Lakon Herbals copyright/jan. 1. 2012. No part of this may be copied without permission.
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