Moringa Documentary original in English

Herbal (plant) medicine

The Moringa Tree, with all its edible leaves, flowers, and pods are one of most power packed, nutritious trees in the world. Many cultures, like Amazonian Indian tribes, with no written languages, depended on oral communication from generation to generation, to convey information and traditions which were also rich in plant stories. Since ancient times and continuing to current days, people from all over the world have grown or collected plants for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Moringa Oleifera is one of the best examples. People have long known that botanical medicine provided a complete, safe system of healing and prevention of diseases. This is the most ancient form of healthcare known to humankind.

Botany

Moringa/Maungai is a small tree growing as high as 9 meters, with a soft and white wood and corky and gummy bark. Leaves are alternate, usually thrice pinnate, 25 to 50 centimeters long. Each compound leaf contains 3-9 very thin leaflets dispersed on a compound (3 times pinnate) stalk. The leaflets are thin, ovate to elliptic, and 1 to 2 centimeters long. Flowers are white and fragrant, 1.5 to 2 centimeters long, on spreading panicles. Pod is 15 to 30 centimeters long, pendulous, three-angled, and nine-ribbled. Seeds are three-angled, and winged on the angles.

Distribution

• Planted throughout the Philippines in settled areas at low and medium altitudes.

• Introduced from Malaya or some other part of tropical Asia in prehistoric times.

• A common backyard vegetable and a border plant.

• Now pantropic.

Propagation

• Propagation by seeds and stem cuttings.

• Mature malunggay cuttings should be 2 cm or more in diameter and not less than 80 cm (30 inches) in length. Mature cuttings are preferred as they sprout earlier and grow faster.

• The only pests known to attack malunggay are mites of the Tetranychus spp.

Parts utilized

Flowers, leaves, young pods

Properties

• Root has the taste of horseradish.

• Considered galactagogue, rubefacient, antiscorbutic, diuretic, stimulant, purgative, antibiotic, antifungal.

• Anti-inflammatory, antitumor activities on mice studies.

• Antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-ulcer.

• Estrogenic, anti-progestational, hypoglycemic, antihyperthyroidism, hypocholesterolemic, anti-hyperthyroid, antispasmodic.

• Considered abortifacient and emmenagogue.

• Purported to be beneficial for decreasing blood pressure, relieving headaches and migraines, reducing inflammatory and arthritic pains, anti-ulcer, anti-tumor. Purported to be beneficial for decreasing blood pressure, relieving headaches and migraines, reducing inflammatory and arthritic pains.
 

Constituents

• Root yields an essential oil, pungent and offensive in odor.

• Studies of MO leaves have yielded phytochemicals to which are attributed hypotensive effects and anti-cancer properties.

The root bark has sex hormone-related properties.

• Root bark contains alkaloids.

Uses

Nutritional

• Flowers, young leaves and young pods eaten as a vegetable inn the Philippines, Malaya, and India.

• In Malaya, seeds also eaten as peanuts.

• Roots are used as seasoning because of it horseradish flavor.

 • Young leaves are a rich source of calcium, iron, phosphorus and vitamins A, B and C.

 • High in HDL (high density lipoproteins); a source of amino acids, omega oils, antioxidants.

• Young fruit yield a high amount of protein and phosphorus, a fair source of calcium and iron,

• Comparative content: Gram for gram, 7 times the vitamin C in oranges, 4 times the calcium and twice the protein in milk, 4 times the vitamin A in carrots, 3 times the potassium in bananas.

 • 100 gms or 1 cup of cooked malunggay leaves contain 3.1 g protein, 0.6 g fiber, 96 mg calcium, 29 mg phosphorus, 1.7 mg iron, 2,820 mg beta-carotene, 0.07 mg thiamin, 0.14a mg riboflavin, 1.1 mg niacin, and 53 mg of vitamin C. (Dr. Lydia Marero of the Food and Drug Research Institute -FNRI)

 Folkloric

 - Decoction of leaves used for hiccups, asthma, gout, back pain, rheumatism, wounds and sores.

 - Young leaves, usually boiled, used to increase the flow of breast milk.

- Pods for intestinal parasitism.

 - Leaves and fruit used for constipation.

 - Decoction of boiled roots used to wash sores and ulcers.

 - Decoction of the bark used for excitement, restlessness.

 - In India pounded roots used as poultice for inflammatory swelling. Flowers used for catarrh, with young leaves or young pods.

 - In Nicaragua decoction of roots used for dropsy.

 - Roots have been used as abortifacient. In India, bark is used as abortifacient.

 - Decoction of root-bark used as fomentation to relieve spasms; also, for calculous affections.

 - Gum, mixed with sesamum oil, used for relief of earaches. Same, also reported as abortifacient.

 - In Java, gum used for intestinal complaints.

 - Roots chewed and applied to snake bites.

 - Decoction of roots is considered anti scorbutic; also used in delirious patients.

 - Juice of roots is used for otalgia.

 - Bark used as rubefacient remedy.

 - Decoction of roots is use as gargle for hoarseness and sore throat.

 - Leaves used as purgative.

 - Chewing of leaves used in gonorrhea to increase urine flow.

 - Fresh roots used as stimulant and diuretic.

 - Seeds for hypertension, gout, asthma, hiccups, and as a diuretic.

- Rheumatic complaints: Decoction of seeds; or, powdered roasted seeds applied to affected area.

 - Juice of the root with milk used for asthma, hiccups, gout, lumbago.

 - Poultice of leaves applied for glandular swelling.

 - Pounded fresh leaves mixed with coconut oil applied to wounds and cuts.

 - The flowers boiled with soy milk thought to have aphrodisiac quality.

 - Root is rubefacient and plaster applied externally as counter irritant.

 - In West Bengal, India, roots taken by women, for permanent contraception (Studies have shown total inactivation or suppression of the reproductive system).

Others

• Dye: In Jamaica the wood is used for dyeing blue color.

• Oil: known as Ben oil, extracted from flowers can be used as illuminant, ointment base, and absorbent in the enfleurage process of extracting volatile oils from flowers. |With ointments, the oil allows longer shelf life without undergoing oxidation.The oil, applied locally, has also been helpful for arthritic pains, rheumatic and gouty joints.

Breastfeeding women

• Malunggay leaves and pods are helpful in increasing breast milk in the breastfeeding months. One tablespoon of leaf powder provide 14% of the protein, 40% of the calcium, 23% of the iron and most of the vitamin A needs of a child aged one to three. Six tablespoons of leaf powder will provide nearly all of the woman's daily iron and calcium needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Studies

• Moringa preparations have been cited often in scientific literature as antibiotic, anti- inflammatory, hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic. However, many of the reports are not placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials.

• Anti-Inflammatory / Anti-tumor: Anti-inflammatory and Anti tumor Activities of Seeds Extracts of Malunggay—A study showed the crude ethanol extract of dried seeds inhibited the carrageenan-induced inflammation in the hind paw of mice by 85% at a dosage of 3 mg/g body weight;  the mature green seeds by 77%. The crude ethanol extract also inhibited the formation of Epstein-Barr virus-early antigen (EBV-EA) induced by 12-0-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA). At a dosage of 100 ?g/ml, the extract inhibited EBV-EA formation by 100% suggesting its antitumor-promoting activity. <Abstract:http://www.stii.dost.gov.ph/pjsweb/data/anti tumor_of_malunggay.htm>

• Ovarian Cancer: Possible Role of Moringa oleifera Lam. Root in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: A hormonal etiology of epithelial ovarian cancer has been long suspected. Study suggests M Oleifera can interfere with hormone receptor-related and neoplastic growth-related cytokine pathways through centrally acting mechanisms.

• Asthma: Antiasthmatic activity of Moringa oleifera Lam: A clinical study: Study showed improvement in forced vital capacity, FEV1, and peak expiratory flow rate. It suggests a usefulness for MO seed kernel in patients with asthma.

• Antibiotic: 50 years ago, a study yielded Pterygospermin, a compound that readily dissociates into two molecules of benzyl isothiocyanate which has been shown to have antimicrobial properties. Unfortunately, many of the reports of antibiotic efficacy in humans were not from placebo controlled, randomized clinical trials. Recent studies have demonstrated possible efficacy against H. pylori.

• Hormonal properties / Abortifacient: Biochemical observations and histologic findings have been correlated with the anti-implantation action of aequous extracts, one possible explanation for its use as an abortifacient. source

• Antiurolithiatic: Study showed lowering of stone forming constituents in the kidneys of calculogenic rats with the use of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of MO suggesting antiurolithiatic activity.

• Antimicrobial / Water Purifyiing: Study of MO seeds paste for water purification yielded a steroidal glycoside, strophantidin, a bioactive agent in the seed. The seed paste was found effective in clarification and sedimentation of inorganic and organic matter in raw water, reducing total microbial and coliform counts by 55% and 65% respectively, in 24 hours, compared to alum with 65% and 83% reduction.

• Antipyretic / Wound Healing: Study of the ethanolic and ethyl acetate extracts of MO showed significant antipyretic activity in rats; the ethyl acetate extract of dried leaves showed significant wound healing on rat wound models.

• Analgeic: Previous studies have shown analgesic activity from the leaves of MO. This study on the alcoholic extract of MO seeds showed potent analgesic activity comparable to that of aspirin dose of 25 mg/kg BW.

• Hepatoprotective / Antioxidant: Study concluded that the alcoholic extracts of MO produced significant hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity, the aqueous extracts of the fruit less than the alcoholic extract.

• Anti-Ulcer: Study of M oleifera extract showed ulcer by protection by modulating 5-HT secretion through EC dell via 5-HT3 receptors in the gastrointestinal tract.

• Anthelmintic: In a comparative study of the anthelmintic activity of M oleifera and V negundo against Indian earthworm Pheritima posthuma, dose-dependent activity was observed with M oleifera showing more activity than V negundo.

• Comparison with Atenolol: Study comparing the effects of M oleifera with atenolol in adrenaline-induced rats on serum cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose level, heart and body weight showed the M oleifera leave extract made significant changes in each cardiovascular parameter.

• Hepatoprotective: Study in acetaminophen-induced liver disease in mice showed that leaves of MO can prevent hepatic injuries by preventing the decline of glutathione level.

• Antioxidant / Hypolipidemic / Anti-Atherosclerotic: Study showed lowering of cholesterol levels and reduction of the atherosclerotic plaque formation. Results indicate MO possesses antioxidant, hypolipidemic and antiatherosclerotic activities and has therapeutic potential for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

• Chemomodulatory / Chemopreventive: Study showed the possible chemopreventive potential of Moringal oleifera against chemical carcinogenesis.

• Anti-Diabetic: Study of the aqueous extract of MO leaves in STZ-induced sub, mild, and severely diabetic rats produced lowering of blood glucose levels, significant reduction in urine sugar and urine protein levels. Study validates scientifically claims on MO as ethnomedicine in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

 In the news

• In Leyte, extracted malunggay juice is mixed with lemonsito juice to make ice candies or cold drinks, making it more plalatble and agreeable to children who detest vegetables.

 Because of its high vitamin A, C, and E content, all potent antioxidants, malunggay is a very effective in removing unstable free radicals that is damaging to molecules and pro-aging.

For the men: The fruit could increase the sperm count !

For increasing breast milk: One rounded tablespoon of leaf powder provides 14% of protein requirements, 40% of calcium, 23% of iron, and the daily vitamin A needs of a child aged one to three. Six rounded tablespoons of leaf powder will provide the woman's daily iron and calcium needs during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

 Recent uses and preparation:

Constipation: Eat one or two cups of the cooked leaves at supper time, with plenty of water.

 Wound wash: Apply crushed leaves directly to the wound, maintaining cleanliness duriing the process.

• Biofuel source

• Moringa oil extracted from the seed of the malunggay plant is now being tapped as source of biodiesel. It is gaining preferable status over Jatropha as a source of biofuel. All parts of the malunggay plant are used whereas Jatropha is left with poisonous waste after oil extraction. Also, malunggay needs only one to two years for seedling maturation compared to Jatropha's three to five years. The math of malunggay's commercial potential is attractive: Seeds are bought at P10 per kilo, and a hectare of malunggay seedlings can harvest 20,000 kilos in 2 years with a potential profit of P200,000. (Philippine Star)

Toxicities

ª Root bark contains 2 alkaloids, as well as the toxic hypotensive moringinine.

ª Has dose-dependent negative inotropic effect, in isolated frog heart study.

• Niazinin A, niazimicin and niaziminin A and B isolated from the ethanol extract produced hypotensive, bradycardic and negative inotropic effects in experimental animals.

• The bark may cause violent uterine contractions that can be fatal. Chronic high-dose use may cause liver and kidney dysfunctions.

• In frequent or large doses, Interior flesh of the plant can cause toxic nerve paralysis from the alkaloid spirochin. source

Superstitions

Malunggay ingestion is avoided in the immediate period after a family member's death. In the superstitions-laden isms of rural Tagalog life, as a malunggay branch or twig will shed off all its leaves within a few hours of being snapped off a tree, ingesting malunggay might bring death to a relative. Avoiding its use is strongly advised during the ritual of nine days of prayers after a death.

Availability

Wild-crafted. Garden and back-yard cultivation, Commercial production of oil extracted from flowers.

 Malunggay capsule (Natalac) - containing 250 mg dried young malunggay leaves, one to two capsules daily.

 

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Additional Sources and Suggested Readings

http://www.moringatoday.com/MoringaResearch.html

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Possible Role of Moringa oleifera Lam. Root in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer / Chinmoy K Bose MD / Medscape General Medicine / Published online 2007 February 6.

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 Anti-inflammtory and Antitumor Activities of Seeds Extracts of Malunggay

(3)

 Antiasthmatic activity of Moringa oleifera Lam: A clinical study

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Moringa oleifera: A Review of the Medical Evidence for Its Nutritional, Therapeutic, and Prophylactic Properties. Part 1. / Trees For Life Journal / TFLJournal.org / Jed W Fahey, Sc.D. / Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dept of Pharma and Molecular Sciences.

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Possible Role of Moringa oleifera Lam. Root in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer / Chinmoy K. Bose, MD, PhD, / MedGenMed. 2007; 9(1): 26. Published online 2007 February 6 /

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Effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. root-wood on ethylene glycol induced urolithiasis in rats / doi:10.1016/j.jep.2005.11.004 / Journal of Ethnopharmacology Vol 105, Issues 1-2, 21 April 2006, Pages 306-311

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Studies on Traditional Water Purification Using MO seeds / African Study Monographs, 15(3):135-142, Nov 1994

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Antipyretic and wound healing activities of moringa oleifera lam. in rats / Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences / 2006 | Vol 68 | Issue : 1 | Page : 124-126

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Analgesic activity of seeds of Moringa oleifera Lam./ 2008 | Vol 2, Issue : 2 , pg108-110 / DOI: 10.4103/0973-8258.41182

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Hepatoprotective Activity of Moringa oleifera Lam. Fruit on Isolated Rat Hepatocytes / PHCOG MAG.: Research Article/ Vol 4, Issue 15 (Suppl), Jul-Sep, 2008

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Malunggay—Recent uses / Philippine Inquirer. Monica Feria. Oct 6, 2007

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Malunggay oil as biofuel / Philippine Star. Helen Flores. April 11, 2008

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 Malunggay's Medicinal Magic / Ernesto Ordoñez / Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 12, 2007

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Comparative Studies on Anthelmintic Activity of Moringa Oleifera and VitexNegundo / Trapti Rastogi et al / Asian J. Research Chem. 2(2): April.-June, 2009

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Nutritional evaluation of Moringa Oleifera leaves and extract / Abd Elmoneim Osman Elkhalifa et al / Ahfad Journal, Dec, 2007

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 Useful Plants of the Philippines, Vol 1. A Scientific Guide to Modern Botanical Medicine / Rummel D J /2005

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Comparison of Moringa oleifera Leaves Extract with Atenolol on Serum triglyceride, Serum Cholesterol, Blood glucose, heart weight, body weight in Adrenaline Induced Rats / Naznin Ara et al / Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 15 (2) 253-258 December, 2008

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Moringa oleifera induced potentiation of serotonin release by 5-HT(3) receptors in experimental ulcer model / Debnath S, Biswas d, Ray K, Guha D / Phytomedicine. 2011 Jan 15;18(2-3):91-5. Epub 2010 Jul 16.

Moringa oleifera Lam prevents acetaminophen induced liver injury through restoration of glutathione level /

Fakurazi S, Hairuszah I, Nanthini U / Food Chem Toxicol. 2008 Aug;46(8):2611-5. Epub 2008 Apr 25.

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The in vitro and ex vivo antioxidant properties, hypolipidaemic and antiatherosclerotic activities of water extract of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves / Chumark P, Khunawat P, Sanvarinda Y, Phornchirasilp et al / J Ethnopharmacol. 2008 Mar 28;116(3):439-46. Epub 2007 Dec 23.

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Chemomodulatory effect of Moringa oleifera, Lam, on hepatic carcinogen metabolising enzymes, antioxidant parameters and skin papillomagenesis in mice / Bharali R, Tabassum J, Azad MR / Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2003 Apr-Jun;4(2):131-9.

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Effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves aqueous extract therapy on hyperglycemic rats / Jaiswal D, Kumar Rai P, Kumar A, Mehta S, Watal G / J Ethnopharmacol. 2009 Jun 25;123(3):392-6. Epub 2009 Apr 5.
 

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MIRACLE WILD HERBS - DANDELION

While many people think of the dandelion as a weed, herbalists know it as valuable herb that can be used as a food and medicine.

 

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Hundreds of species of dandelion grow in Europe, Asia, and North America. Dandelion is a perennial that can grow to a height of nearly 12 inches. Dandelions have deeply notched, toothy, spatula-like leaves that are shiny and hairless. Dandelion stems are capped by bright yellow flowers. The grooved leaves funnel rain to the root.

Dandelion flowers open with the sun in the morning and close in the evening or during gloomy weather. The dark brown roots are fleshy and brittle and are filled with a white milky substance that is bitter and pungent.

Dandelion is a rich source of vitamins A, B complex, C, and D, as well as minerals such as iron, potassium, and zinc. Dandelion leaves are used to add flavor to salads, sandwiches, and teas. The roots are used in some coffee substitutes, and the flowers are used to make wines.

Parts Used:

Dandelion leaves act as a diuretic, increasing the amount of urine the body produces. The leaves are used to stimulate the appetite and help digestion.

Dandelion flowers have antioxidant properties. Dandelions may also help improve the immune system.

Traditionally, dandelion roots and leaves were used to treat liver problems. Native Americans also boiled dandelion in water and took it to treat kidney disease, swelling, skin problems, heartburn, and upset stomach.

In traditional Chinese medicine, dandelion has been used to treat stomach problems, appendicitis, and breast problems, such as inflammation or lack of milk flow.

In Europe, it was used in remedies for fever, boils, eye problems, diabetes, and diarrhea.

Today, the roots are mainly used as an appetite stimulant, and for liver and gallbladder problems. Dandelion leaves are used as a diuretic to help the body get rid of excess fluid.

Herbalists use dandelion root to detoxify the liver and gallbladder, and dandelion leaves to support kidney function.

Medicinal Uses and Indications:

Traditionally, dandelion has been used a diuretic, to increase the amount of urine the body produces in order to get rid of excess fluid. It has been used for many conditions where a diuretic might help, such as liver problems and high blood pressure. However, there is no good research on using dandelion as a diuretic in people.

Fresh or dried dandelion herb is also used as a mild appetite stimulant and to improve upset stomach. The root of the dandelion plant may act as a mild laxative and has been used to improve digestion. There is some very preliminary research that suggests dandelion may help improve liver and gallbladder function, but the study was not well designed.

Some preliminary animal studies also suggest that dandelion may help normalize blood sugar levels and lower total cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL, "good," cholesterol in diabetic mice. But not all the animal studies have found a positive effect on blood sugar. Human studies are needed to see if dandelion would work in people.

A few animal studies also suggest that dandelion might help fight inflammation.

Available Forms:

Dandelion herbs and roots are available fresh or dried in a variety of forms, including tinctures, liquid extract, teas, tablets, and capsules. Dandelion can be found alone or combined with other dietary supplements.

How to Take It:

Eating dandelion in food is safe for a child.  Ask your doctor before giving dandelion supplements to a child, so your doctor can help you determine the dose.  Some traditional doses include:

•Dried leaf infusion: 1 - 2 teaspoonfuls, 3 times daily. Pour hot water onto dried leaf and steep for 5 - 10 minutes. Drink as directed.

•Dried root decoction: 1/2 - 2 teaspoonfuls, 3 times daily. Place root into boiling water for 5 - 10 minutes. Strain and drink as directed.

•Leaf tincture (1:5) in 30% alcohol: 30 - 60 drops, 3 times daily

•Standardized powdered extract (4:1) leaf: 500 mg, 1 - 3 times daily

•Standardized powdered extract (4:1) root: 500 mg, 1 - 3 times daily

•Root tincture (1:2) fresh root in 45% alcohol: 30 - 60 drops, 3 times daily

Precautions:

For these reasons, you should take herbs with care, under the supervision of a health care provider. The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, contain components that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications.

Dandelion is generally considered safe. Some people may develop an allergic reaction from touching dandelion, and others may develop mouth sores.

If you are allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigold, chamomile, yarrow, daisies, or iodine, you should avoid dandelion.

In some people, dandelion can cause increased stomach acid and heartburn. It may also irritate the skin if applied topically.

People with kidney problems, gallbladder problems, or gallstones should ask their health care provider before eating dandelion.

Possible Interactions:

Dandelion leaf may act as a diuretic, which can speed up how fast drugs leave your system. If you are taking prescription medications, ask your health care provider before taking dandelion leaf. If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use dandelion without first talking to your health care provider:

Antacids -- Dandelion may increase the amount of stomach acid, so antacids may not work as well.

Blood-thinning medications -- Theoretically, dandelion is a blood thinner, so it may increase the risk of bleeding, especially if you already take blood-thinners such as aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), or clopidogrel (Plavix).

Diuretics (water pills) -- Dandelion may act as a diuretic, increasing the amount of urine to help your body get rid of excess fluid. If you also take prescription diuretics or other herbs that act as diuretic, you could be at risk for an electrolyte imbalance.

Lithium -- Animal studies suggest that dandelion may make the side effects of lithium worse. Lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder.

Ciproflaxin (Cipro) -- One species of dandelion, Taraxacum mongolicum, also called Chinese dandelion, may lower the absorption of the antibiotic ciproflaxin from the digestive tract. Researchers don' t know whether the common dandelion would do the same thing.

Medications for diabetes -- Theoretically, dandelion may lower blood sugar levels. If you take medications for diabetes, taking dandelion may increase the risk of low blood sugar.

 Alternative Names:

Lion's tooth; Priest's crown; Swine's snout; Taraxacum officinale

•Reviewed last on: 1/2/2011

•Steven D. Ehrlich, NMD, Solutions Acupuncture, a private practice specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, Phoenix, AZ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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Amen Par Ankh (Sacred House of Life) and Amen Ankh Farm; is a spiritual center to become balanced physically, emotionally and spiritually and to Realize your fullest capacities of life, health, prosperity and strength. We provide Life Coaching, gentle yoga, classes, Energy work Courses, Gifts, and Accessories, Cultural Ceremonies, Workshops and special Events.
Contact Us and become a member as We Celebrate the Cycles of Life!
Email: amen.parankh@gmail.com , Call: 816-281-7704 sign-up for courses and support, information: http://amen-parankh.blogspot.com/ ,
Amen Par Ankh is a place of peace and healing through connection with nature and the cycles of life.
Here we can truly come together and create and build something to share together. It is our intention that this spiritual center becomes a sacred space for personal discovery with quiet reflection and time for internal work, but is also an active space for expressions of our life. Dua (Thank you!) ♥.
We offer: Ceremony, Counseling, Coaching, Cleansings, & Classes

AMEN ANKH URBAN FARM

Urban Farming-- "The first step to free ourselves is to feed ourselves!!!" Production, Promotion, and Perpetuation- Teach a Girl- Heal a Nation!

Mission

"The first step to free ourselves is to feed ourselves!!!"

To establish Asar's Mandate: Global production, promotion, and perpetuation of food and resources- The Mission of Amen Ankh Farm is to grow, produce, prepare and sell local healthy Foods in environmentally, respected, earth gentle ways-  to restore balance in our relationship with the cosmos, earth, and our communities and to increase awareness of nourishment, environment, and health. By honoring the traditional teachings of our Indigenous relatives, we restore respect for the blessings of food, soil, water, sun and air that we must have to ensure a healthy life for our seeds (the next generation.)

Amen Ankh Farms is an urban agricultural enterprise with the goal of achieving environmental justice and sustainability by “improving neighborhood access to healthy food.

Amen Ankh Farm grows produce affordable to the local economically disadvantaged families and neighborhoods, and promotes the development of healthy-eating attitudes and behaviors through outreach programs. The farm also aims at increasing Kansas City students’ nutritional knowledge and awareness of food systems and environmental sustainability through hands-on educational programs. By localizing consumption and following environmentally sustainable farming practices,

Amen Ankh Farm aspires to protect the environment and to improve the watershed.

The farm’s markets include residents in the adjacent five neighborhoods and Kansas City's Community Organizations, Religious and educational institutes, restaurants and institutions.

Amen Ankh Urban Farm Seeks to live in a sustainable ecosystem with this planet.

To educate our own children to be leaders in/for a way of life.

"Our bodies are the temple of our soul, mind & spirit. 

Like any “spacesuit” we must care and maintain this body for our existence on this planet."

Know Thyself!

Live on Purpose!

As Above, So below…

As within, So Without!

Nuk Puk Nuk!

Company Overview

Owned by our Urban Farmer Youth, Managed by Sasteh Meter Mosley, and Nuta Beqsu AmenRa- We grow, prepare and sell local healthy Indigenous Foods in environmentally, respectful, earth gentle ways to restore balance in our relationship with the cosmos, earth and our communities and by increasing awareness of nourishment, environment and health. By honoring the traditional teachings of our Indigenous relatives we restore respect for the blessings of food, soil, water, and air that we must have to ensure a healthy life for our seeds (the next generation.)

Amen Ankh Farms is an urban agricultural enterprise with the goal of achieving environmental justice and sustainability by

“improving neighborhood access to healthy food.

Using Local indigenous Herbs, Fruits and plant life (Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash) and cruciferous vegetables, Cabbage, Kale, Arugula and Chard With Wheat Grass and other Sprouts, Herbs: Basil, Sage, Chives, Rosemary, Parsley, Peppers and other nutritional drink supplements -Baked Goods, cosmetics, liniments. Healing and Sovereignty: Through the inspiration of Kujichagulia (Self-determination) All people of Kemetic/ Afrikan decent must bridge the chasm of the destruction caused by global MAAFA.

PLEASE PASS THE WORD AND SUPPORT OUR NEW BLACK WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS.

E-MAIL: amen.ankh@live.com

Amen Par Ankh (Sacred House of Life) and Amen Ankh Urban Farm; is a local Urban Farm nestled around a Spiritual Center in the heart of midtown Kansas City, Missouri. Contact Us and become a member as We Celebrate the Cycles of Life!Email: amen.parankh@gmail.com , amen.ankh@live.com Call: 816-281-7704 sign-up for courses and support and information: http://emwot.ws/Amen_ParAnkh , http://amen-parankh.blogspot.com , Look for us on FaceBook , Twitter. We celebrate the Cycles of Life, Wellness and Balance in our everyday existence on earth. We assist in Wellness for Physical Fitness, Mental Health, and Spiritual Attainment - to realize the fullest capacities of life, health, prosperity and strength. We provide Whole Life Coaching, Energy work, A Par Ankh Reading Room, Org-Ankh Electric food Boxes, an Herbal Tea House; Juice bar, Outdoor Experiences, classes such as Cultural Head-wrapping, Natural Hair Braiding, beading and Lox twisting, ASCAC (The Association for the Study of Classical African Civilization), Art Healing Mandalas, Jewelry Making, Gentle Yoga, Canning and preserving food, Health and Wellness Study Courses, Gifts, Accessories, Cultural Ceremonies, Workshops and special events. Amen Par Ankh means sacred House of Life. Ceremony, Counseling, Coaching, Cleansings, & Classes Amen Ankh Urban Farm is an urban agricultural enterprise with the goal of achieving environmental justice and sustainability by Healthy local food production and improving local neighborhood access to healthy Foods. We run Aquaponic Systems of farm raised fish, Herbs and micro-greens. We sell Org-Ankh Electric Food Boxes! We also provide Farm-a-See tours of successful Local Farmers.We grow selected local indigenous Herbs, Fruits, Vegetable and plant life of the Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash and cruciferous vegetables: Cabbage, and Kale, With Wheat Grass and other Sprouts, Herbs: Basil, Sage, Chives, Rosemary, Parsley, Peppers and Moringa nutritional drink supplements, -From our foods we produce Baked Goods, cosmetics, & liniments to provide Healing and Sovereignty: Through the inspiration of Kujichagulia (Self determination) All Original people. Dua (Th-ankh you!) ♥.

AMEN ANKH Right To URBAN FARM

Amen Ankh Urban Farm Right to Urban Farm Chapter 88-312 Urban Farm Ordinance

Company Overview 

Owned by our Urban Farmer Youth, Managed by Queenma Nuta Adenike AmenRa Moses; Executive Director- We grow, prepare and sell local healthy Indigenous Foods in environmentally, respectful, earth gentle ways to restore balance in our relationship with the cosmos, earth, and our communities and by increasing awareness of nourishment, environment and health. By honoring the traditional teachings of our Indigenous relatives we restore respect for the blessings of food, soil, water, and air that we must have to ensure a healthy life for our seeds (the next generation.) Amen Par Ankh Farms is an urban agricultural enterprise with the goal of achieving environmental justice and sustainability by “improving neighborhood access to healthy food.

Urban Farming-- "The first step to free ourselves is to feed ourselves!!!" Production, Promotion, and Perpetuation- Teach a Girl- Heal a Nation!

We are establishing food buyers and Food Growers coop, to work with local Urban Growers and people who want to buy fresh organic locally grown produce to support the families east of Prospect in the 64130 Zipcode area. They are offering free deliveries for Fresh Food Boxes and Fruit Baskets in our food buyers club. A food box is great for Meetings and family get-togethers!




*Amen Ankh Farms is an urban agricultural enterprise with the goal of achieving environmental justice and sustainability by “improving neighborhood access to healthy food.

*Amen Ankh means "sacred life" - providing a Health and Wellness Ministry, working with EMWOT for a Farm-a- See/ Grow Food not Lawn Initiative.

1.We provide a Home Lawn and Garden Service with a twist.

2.We not only offer free estimates for your lawn care, We also can prepare a health and wellness assessment, where we will create a healing garden of vegetables and Herbs to help with your particular comfort or ailment.

3.We also share a Home blessing and spring cleaning service, to align your home environment with the unique Colors, Flowers, and atmosphere for your optimal access to abundance.

4. We cultivate a relationship of mentors and friendships, between Elders and At-Risk Youth, to support our urban neighborhoods. We will also work with court-ordered community service.

Contact Us! Let EMWOT teach you how to become an Urban Farmer! 816-281-7704

Ron Finley has stated: "We are killing more people from Drive-thrus than by Drive-bys."

*Amen Ankh (Sacred Life) urban farm is nestled in the heart of an east side neighborhood in midtown Kansas City to provide local access to healthy foods.

Adenike "Nuta" AmenRa is an Afrikan descendant and an Indigo Natchez Native American. She lives her life as a KMT Minister, boldly gleaning the wild herbs and peach trees in their vacant lot, on an Urban Landscape, of the Midwest- Heart of America- Kansas City, Missouri. The Soil is cultivated using Straw and Strictly Natural Organic Compost of a Vermiculture of worms, spent coffee grounds, leaves, grass cuttings and sometimes even community contributions of barbershop hair, families or restaurant kitchen scraps, lawn care clippings from all over the metro Kansas City urban landscape! 

 
The Amen Ankh (Sacred Life) Ministries offers is a variety of products, like Green Tomato Cha Chow, peach and Apple Butters, Beverages and baked goods that are a delight to enjoy. You can order a Green protein smoothie with a nip of Lentil or Alfalfa sprouts, Wild Garden Stews, or a nice hot cup of Herbal tea to knock off the morning chill. We make a spring cleaning and strengthening Plantain Green pot, using Fresh Scallions, and Peppers. We also provide services- like Homemade soaps and cosmetics, Green Lawncare, Green Cleaning, Tailoring, Repair, Personal Care, Hair Washing and Twisting and workshops and classes.
Amen Ankh Akademy is a Home School Green STEAM (science technology engineering Industrial Arts and Mathematics) - Substitute Teaching, Meditation and Breathing, African Storytelling - and Afrikan Centered Resources, Crafts, Puzzles, Coloring Books, Games

*Amen Ankh Ministries is a Health and Wellness initiative, to abolish Food Deserts by returning neighborhoods to Victory Gardens and local access to healthy non-GMO Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, and to foster initiatives for Healthy living, and prosperity. We are a part of the Amen Gnome movement*

The first step to free ourselves is to feed ourselves!!! Production, Promotion, and Perpetuation-

*Our Young Woman's initiative: You G.R.O.W.W. Girl- Teach a Girl- Heal a Nation!

G.R.O.W.W. stands for Gaining Resilience Opportunity Wellness and Wealth as an outreach to teach Homesteading, fiscal fitness, and home Economic crafts to young women. Our Girls are sacred temples. We carry within us the Ankh of life and family.

*Amen Ankh Farm grows affordable produce for the local communities and promotes the development of healthy-eating attitudes and behaviors through our "Farm-A-See" Project. The farm also aims at increasing Kansas City students’ nutritional knowledge and awareness of food systems and environmental sustainability through hands-on educational programs. By localizing consumption and following environmentally sustainable farming practices,

*Amen Ankh's outreach includes local residents in the adjacent five neighborhoods, as well as Social Organizations, Religious and educational institutes, restaurants and businesses.

*We are a Health and Wellness Gnome society of Indigenous American families, Using Local indigenous Herbs, Fruits and plant life (Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash) and cruciferous vegetables, Cabbage, Kale, Arugula and Chard With Wheat Grass and other Sprouts, Herbs: Basil, Sage, Chives, Rosemary, Parsley, Peppers, and other nutritional drink supplements - producing Baked Goods, cosmetics, liniments, etc. Healing and Sovereignty: Through the inspiration of Kujichagulia (Self-determination) All aboriginal people of Afrikan descent must bridge the chasm of the destruction caused by global MAAFA (The destruction of Indigo Civilizations).

    Furaha Nia Quote: 

"Buying organic is about more than just eating healthy.

It is about supporting life. And supporting our growers who provide life.

If we continue to buy genetically modified foods (that do not reproduce themselves) then our agriculturists will be forced to produce and market what sells - GMO.

One day, there may be no self-reproducing food. Meaning... You cannot take a seed out of it and put it in the ground.

And that's when we will truly see this US government show out."

*Amen Ankh Farm aspires to protect the environment and to improve the watershed and ecosystem.

*The Mission of Amen Ankh Urban Farm is:

to establish Ausar's Mandate: Global production, promotion, and perpetuation of food resources and comfort -

to grow prepare and sell local healthy Indigenous Foods in environmentally, respected, earth gentle ways

to restore balance in our relationship with the cosmos, earth and our communities and by increasing awareness of nourishment, environment and health. By honoring the traditional teachings of our Indigenous relatives we restore respect for the blessings of food, soil, water, and air that we must have

To Live our lives as indigenous Sovereigns on Earth

To ensure a healthy life for our seeds (the next generation.)

To live in a sustainable Ecosystem with the planet.

To educate our own children to be leaders in/for an ecologically responsible and sustainable way of life.

*"Our bodies are the temple of our soul, mind & spirit. Like any “spacesuit” we must care and maintain this body for our existence on the planet."

Know Thyself!
Live on Purpose!
As Above, So below… 

As within, So Without!
Nuk Puk Nuk!


Food Not Lawns! (Photo From Joanna Grace Pepper Farmer)




















Food is Life! Food is connected to our very core of survival We must instill in our children, the values of raising our lives from survival to philanthropy. Amen Ankh Urban Farm is a core connection to Amen Ankh Akademy. We are building a homeschool cooperative network between families teach and practice STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Industrial Arts, Mathematics) Education into a PreK-8th Grade Initiative.



Amen Ankh Akademy's mission: to prepare our youth for the global world, to pursue leadership, invention, production and enterprise, yet to also be committed to their own local wealth creating community and economic development.

Long Description

AMEN ANKH AKADEMY of Cultural Arts and STEAM is a Digital Underground Homeschooling Cooperative to TEACH OUR YOUTH! Amen Ankh Akademy is a global virtual stream of consciousness! Amen Ankh means sacred life- We venerate all living things from creation! We are a Homeschool cooperative bridging the gap against the School to Prison Pipeline. We teach STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Industrial Arts Mathematics) through a virtual home school network and Afrikan Conscious Education Curriculum that will ready our children Pre-K-8 Accelerated course of study; for the next level-

Our curriculum and daily class schedule includes:

Relaxation Meditation, Positive affirmations

Positive Healthy Natural living, Critical Thinking

English, grammar, Reading, Vocabulary

Science; Biology, Chemistry Applied Agriculture, Engineering

Accelerated Mathematics Calculus, Geometry

Foreign Language selections of:

Wolof, French, Swahili, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese

Music: Voice, Instrumental

Martial Arts: Boxing, Capoeira, Tai Chi, Kemetic Yoga

Food Science

Fine Arts and Industrial Design

Environmental Conservancy

Afrikan Our-Story

Entrepreneurial Production and Manufacturing

Agriculture, Biology etc,

and hands-on vocational experiences with Mentors, customized for each student's gift, destiny, and, Career IEPs. We also have after-school objectives with Youth Going Green and You G.R.O.W.W. Girls.

"Seeking the Wisdom: of the Ancestors to Nurture our Seeds to Build a New Future"

Amen Ankh Academy of Cultural Arts and Sciences is an online homeschooling curriculum with a network of artisan vocational guilds built around agriculture. We teach an accelerated learning curriculum based on each students IEP. Each student will learn 5 languages before the 8th grade.

We continue to engage our families and communities with the knowledge and understanding of Afrikan self-awareness and awakening! Feel Free to post your Afrikan Centered Knowledge- A great virtual resource for home scholars are using this stream. Our Youth are watching everything we do.

Giri So (Word at Face Value), Benne So (Word to the Side), Bolo So (Word From Behind), So Dayi (The Clear Word), Aduno So (The Astonishing Word.)

“Knowledge of self is the key to healing and freeing ourselves from global Maafa.”

We model ACECC which was a Contract School operated in cooperation with what was known as the Kansas City, Missouri School District, until 2011. It was managed by the Afrikan Centered Education Taskforce Incorporated (ACETI)

The Afrikan Centered Education Collegium Campus was composed of three buildings serving scholars K-12, located on a 40.2 acre campus, west of Swope Parkway between 63rd Street and Meyer Blvd. ACECC disseminated the knowledge of the best of global Afrikan achievements, often written out of history, to prepare our youth for the global world, to pursue leadership, invention, production, and enterprise, yet to also be committed to their own local wealth creating community and economic development.






















We wish to encourage Family nights where families sit down together again around the family dinner table to share a home cooked meal. Share food fellowship and fun without the television, games, cell phones and computer... *Fresh Foods build your immunity with antioxidants. Remember sick and shut-ins with a gift bag or gift box of Fresh Fruit and Veggies Also Great for juicing too! Call us to receive your selections. (816) 281-7704

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_antioxidants_in_food




Amen Par Ankh (Sacred House of Life) and Amen Ankh Urban Farm; is a local Urban Farm nestled around a Spiritual Center in the heart of midtown Kansas City, Missouri. Contact Us and become a member as We Celebrate the Cycles of Life! Email: amen.parankh@gmail.com , or amen.ankh@live.com Call and Text: 816-281-7704 sign-up for courses and support: information: http://emwot.ws/Amen_ParAnkh , http://amen-parankh.blogspot.com/ , Look for us on FaceBook & Twitter



We celebrate the Cycles of Life, Wellness and Balance in our everyday existence on earth. We assist in Wellness for Physical Fitness, Mental Health, and Spiritual Attunement - to realize the fullest capacities of life, health, prosperity, and strength. We provide Whole Life Coaching, Energy work, A Par Ankh Reading Room, Org-Ankh Electric food Boxes, an Herbal Tea House and Juice bar, Outdoor Experiences, classes such as Cultural Head Wrapping, Natural Hair Braiding, beading and Lox twisting, ASCAC (The Association for the Study of Classical African Civilization), Art Healing Mandalas, Jewelry Making, Gentle Yoga, Canning and preserving food, Health and Wellness Study Courses, Gifts, Accessories, Cultural Ceremonies, Workshops and special events. Amen Par Ankh means sacred House of Life. We acknowledge creation. We provide a space for your own personal discovery with quiet reflection and time for internal work, as well as an active space for expressions of our original ways of life. Ceremony, Counseling, Coaching, Cleansings, & Classes Amen Ankh Urban Farm is an urban agricultural enterprise with the goal of achieving environmental justice and sustainability by Healthy local food production and improving local neighborhood access to healthy Foods. We run Aquaponic Systems of farm-raised fish, Herbs and microgreens. We sell Org-Ankh Electric Food Boxes! We also provide Farm-a-See tours of successful Local Farmers. We grow selected local indigenous Herbs, Fruits, Vegetable and plant life of the Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash and cruciferous vegetables: Cabbage, and Kale, With Wheat Grass and other Sprouts, Herbs: Basil, Sage, Chives, Rosemary, Parsley, Peppers and Moringa nutritional drink supplements, -From our foods we produce Baked Goods, cosmetics, & liniments to provide Healing and Sovereignty: Through the inspiration of Kujichagulia (Self-determination) All Original people. Dua (Th-ankh you!) ♥.

Indigo American Growers in Urban Agriculture

Indigo American Growers in Urban Agriculture in Kansas City, MO. 

Amen Ankh Urban Farm is an economic development Cooperative Organization, with three tenets of the organization’s Eco “Nome” -ic philosophy-

 1. Local Urban Agriculture to access the freshest and healthiest foods, and to reduce fossil fuel transportation and long term storage that reduces the nutritional quality.

2. At-Risk youth -entrepreneurial and Green skilled vocational training for vital health and wellness of Mind and Body and cultural community accountability 

3. Reduce, Reuse Recycling initiatives in composting and habitat and ecosystem recovery. 

We provide technical Support (Tilling, Weeding, Health Consultations, Soil Testing) for Health conscious, Gardeners, Seniors, and New Urban farmers. We also provide "Farm-A-See" Health and Wellness landscaping and advocate and support an Aquaponic center nestled in a community school green house. We have outreach programs and curriculum for holistic health and wellness centered around STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics in an urban farm environment.

Plantain

Sage Hedge

 AMEN PAR ANKH (Sacred House of Life), and Amen Ankh Urban Farms began business in 2011. We are available for Meetings, Counseling sessions, Classes, Spiritual healing.  Sign up for classes through the link below -for Private Consultations, Jewelry Making, Mandala Art, Aromatherapy, Gift basket crafts, Food Boxes, Afrikan Weddings and Ascension ceremonies, Seasonal Events, Workshops and family sessions and retreats.

Inspired by the 2008 documentary film "Unnatural Causes," which shared many of the tenets that we agree, still need to be rectified in the urban community. "So many are getting sick and dying prematurely from "Unnatural Causes."

“Access to proven health protective resources like clean air, healthy food, and recreational space, as well as opportunities for high quality education, living wage employment, and decent housing, is highly dependent on the neighborhood in which one lives. These inequities cluster and accumulate over people’s lives and over time successfully conspire to diminish the ultimate quality and length of life in these neighborhoods…”

*Homicide is the 6th leading cause of death. Before that is Heart Attack, High blood pressure, Diabetes, and Cancers and stroke, that can be reduced or eliminated by what we choose to put into our mouths and how we detox what we are exposed to in our environment.

*We need to address and relieve the correlation between Food and stress.

*We need to alleviate and expose the target marketing and institutionalization of additive consumerism found in toxic fast food – drive through restaurants, saturated alcohol marketing, highly processed and GMOs (Genetically Modified Objects)

*We need to obtain relief from codependency to prescription and illegal drug addiction

*We need to re-mediate the Unsafe, polluted, and hazardous waste environments.

Solutions:

*Limit number and density of fast food restaurants, especially in low-income areas.
*Increase healthy food availability:
Retain and attract Farmers markets and locally Grown Food stores and restaurants through tax write-offs and other incentives.
*Streamline permitting, zoning variances and local government support for Urban Farming.
*Strengthen alternative sources of fresh produce such as farmers’ markets, community and school based produce stands.
*Enforce regulations to limit nuisance activity (litter, prostitution, drug dealing) in and around stores and market places.
*Limit the hours of operation and restrict the sale of cheap, fortified alcohol products
*Establish and enforce regulations to restrict the number of liquor stores in census tracts with an over-concentration of off -sale premises.

What Makes Communities Healthy?

*Clean air, water, access to healthy foods,
*Elements of economic, social, and physical environments, represented by the people within the community
*Having Community services, Recreation and other social supports, 
*Cultural Autonomy and Respect
*Having access entrepreneurial support and green jobs,
*Home ownership, affordable housing
*Belonging, Safety, trust,
*Safe places to walk and play,
*Good relationships with civic servants who are free of racism, class-ism, and sexism

Amen Par Ankh is a Spiritual Center with the Amen Ankh Urban Farm. In the heart of the Kansas City Urban neighborhoods- for the healing of the neighborhoods.  We invite you to enjoy, our network of natural and holistic practitioners, Natural Hair services, Jewelry Talismans, Healing Henna designs, Tattoos, Yoga, Meditation, Counseling, Meetings and other healing classes and workshops! We are available for lectures, workshops and classes. For more information, please contact:
A. Nuta Amen-Ra

Amen Par Ankh (Sacred House of Life) amen.parankh@gmail.com 

Amen Ankh Urban Farms 

amen.ankh@live.com

Call: 816-281-7704

Kansas City, Mo. 64130

   
Amen Par Ankh (Sacred House of Life) and Amen Ankh Urban Farm; is a local Urban Farm nestled around a Spiritual Center in the heart of midtown Kansas City, Missouri. Contact Us and become a member as We Celebrate the Cycles of Life!Email: amen.parankh@gmail.com , amen.ankh@live.com Call: 816-839-7945 sign-up for courses and support and information: http://emwot.ws/Amen_ParAnkh , http://amen-parankh.blogspot.com , Look for us on FaceBook & Twitter. We celebrate the Cycles of Life, Wellness and Balance in our everyday existence on earth. We assist in Wellness for Physical Fitness, Mental Health, and Spiritual Attainment - to realize the fullest capacities of life, health, prosperity and strength. We provide Whole Life Coaching, Energy work, A Par Ankh Reading Room, Org-Ankh Electric food Boxes, an Herbal Tea House & Juice bar, Outdoor Experiences, classes such as Cultural Head-wrapping, Natural Hair Braiding, beading and Lox twisting, ASCAC (The Association for the Study of Classical African Civilization), Art Healing Mandalas, Jewelry Making, Gentle Yoga, Canning and preserving food, Health and Wellness Study Courses, Gifts, Accessories, Cultural Ceremonies, Workshops and special events. Amen Par Ankh means sacred House of Life. We acknowledge creation. We provide a space for your own personal discovery with quiet reflection and time for internal work, as well as an active space for expressions of our original ways of life. Ceremony, Counseling, Coaching, Cleansings, & Classes Amen Ankh Urban Farm is an urban agricultural enterprise with the goal of achieving environmental justice and sustainability by Healthy local food production and improving local neighborhood access to healthy Foods. We run Aquaponic Systems of farm raised fish, Herbs and micro-greens. We sell Org-Ankh Electric Food Boxes! We also provide Farm-a-See tours of successful Local Farmers. We grow selected local indigenous Herbs, Fruits, Vegetable and plant life of the Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash and cruciferous vegetables: Cabbage, and Kale, With Wheat Grass and other Sprouts, Herbs: Basil, Sage, Chives, Rosemary, Parsley, Peppers and Moringa nutritional drink supplements, -From our foods we produce Baked Goods, cosmetics, & liniments to provide Healing and Sovereignty: Through the inspiration of Kujichagulia (Self determination) All Original people. Dua (Th-ankh you!) ♥.

FOOD FIGHT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu8QthlZ6hY&feature=youtu.be  

FOOD FIGHT!

The war between junk and food
A very creative film along the theme of "The Matrix" where "agents" (commercial market advertisers) try to target and invade a child, while walking down the street to a convenience store, to consume processed GMO junk. He is saved by a vegetarian- Neo character, who guides the young man to the "real world" of fresh fruits and vegetable health. An enjoyable children's film.

This film makes me think about how much junk there really is, and the many ways that it finds itself in our children and even ourselves. This junk has so often taken the place of good health. There is nothing in a typical grocery store worth consuming. even good seeds are hard to find. The nightmare is to recognize that many of us are obese in appearance but are really starving for real nutrition.