Praise Health Dictionary

(Latin) Feminine form of Anthony; priceless and highly praiseworthy; a flourishing flower

Antoinette, Antoneta, Antonella, Antonette, Antonisha, Antonina, Antoinetta, Antonetta, Antonie, Antonietta, Antonique... antonia

(Spanish) One who is praised Enedinah, Enedeena, Enedeenah, Enedeana, Enedeanah, Enedyna, Enedynah... enedina

(Latin) A renowned and highly praised woman

Glaura, Glaurea, Glora, Glorea, Gloree, Glorey, Gloreya, Glori, Gloriana, Gloriane, Glorianna, Glorianne, Gloribel, Gloribell, Glorie, Glorra, Glorria, Glory, Glorya, Gloryan, Gloryanna, Gloryanne, Gloriann, Gloriosa... gloria

(Hebrew) One who is much praised... hallei

(Hebrew) One who is praiseworthy Hallella, Halleli, Hallelie, Hallely, Halleley, Hallelee, Hallelea... hallela

(Hebrew) Praise the Lord our God

Halleluja... hallelujah

(Hebrew) One who praises God Hodaviah, Hodiah, Hodijah, Hoda... hodaiah

Carbenia benedicta. N.O. Compositae.

Synonym: Carduus benedictus, Blessed Thistle.

Features ? Thomas Johnson, in his edition of Gerard's Herbal, published in 1636, gives us the following description of this member of the familiar thistle family ? "The stalks of Carduus benedictus are round, rough and pliable, and being parted into diverse branches, do lie flat on the ground ; the leaves are jagged round about and full of

harmless prickles in the edges; the heads on the top of the stalks are set with and environed with sharp prickling leaves, out of which standeth a yellow flower; the seed is long and set with hairs at the top like a beard; the root is white and parted into strings; the whole herb, leaves and stalks, and also the heads, are covered with a thin down."

Action: Although more popular among the old herbalists than among those of to-day. Holy Thistle is still valued for its tonic, stimulant and diaphoretic properties.

Mainly used in digestive troubles, the 1 ounce to 1 pint infusion, given warm in wineglass doses several times daily, is also found capable of breaking up obstinate colds. As it is held to stimulate the mammary glands, the infusion has been given with the object of promoting the secretion of milk.

Tilke is enthusiastic in his praise of the herb ? "I have found it such a clarifier of the blood, that by drinking an infusion once or twice a day, sweeted with honey, instead of tea, it would be a perfect cure for the headache, or what is commonly called the meagrims." The same writer recommends it as a salad "instead of watercresses."

The medicinal use of Holy Thistle goes back far beyond the days of Tilke, or even Johnson. William Turner, Domestic Physician to the Lord Protector Somerset in the reign of King Edward VI, in his Herbal published 1568, agrees with Tilke that the herb is "very good for the headache and the megram."... holy thistle

(Latin) Raising one’s voice in praise of God

Hosannah, Hosann, Hosane, Hosanne, Hosana, Hosanah... hosanna

(Hebrew) One who praises God Jehalelel, Jahaleleil, Jehaleliel, Jehalelyl, Jehaleleal... jehaleleel

(Hebrew) One who is praised Jucika, Jucie, Jucee, Jucye, Jutka, Jucea, Jucey, Jucy... juci

(Russian) Praise be to God Ksanochka, Ksena, Ksanna, Ksann, Ksane, Ksanne... ksana

(Latin) One who is praised... lauda

(Italian) Praises the house Laudonea, Laudoniya, Laudomia, Laudomea, Laudomiya... laudonia

(Arabic) One who is praiseworthy Madeeha, Madiha, Madyha, Madyhah, Madeehah, Madeaha, Madieha, Madeiha... madihah

(Hebrew) One who praises God Maleleel, Malaleel, Mahaleel, Maheleel... mahalaleel

(Arabic) One who is given praise

Mahmude, Mahmudee, Mahmoude, Mamoudee... mahmoode

(Hebrew) One who praises God Oda, Odeelia, Odelinda, Odellia, Odilia, Odelea, Odellea... odelia

(English) Form of Hosanna, meaning “raising one’s voice in praise of God” Osannah, Osann, Osane, Osanne, Osana, Osanah... osanna

(Indian) An exalted woman; one who gives praise... soma

(Arabic) Beautification; one who is praised

Tahseen, Tahsene, Tahsyne, Tasine, Tahseene, Tahsean, Tahseane... tahsin

(French) Form of Antoinette, meaning “priceless and highly praiseworthy; a flourishing flower” Toinett, Toinete, Toinet, Toineta, Toinetta... toinette

(Polish / Cambodian) Form of Toinette, meaning “priceless and highly praiseworthy; a flourishing flower” / born during October Tolah, Tolla, Tollah... tola

(English) Form of Antoinette, meaning “priceless and highly praiseworthy; a flourishing flower”

Tonie, Tony, Toney, Tonee, Tonya, Tonia, Tonisha, Tonea, Tonny, Tonni, Tonnie, Tonnee, Tonney, Tonnea... toni

(Hebrew) One who praises God Ydele, Ydell, Ydelle... ydel

(Hebrew / Japanese) One who is awarded praise / one who is superior Yutah, Yoota, Yootah... yuta

(Chinese) One who offers support and praise... zan

(Hebrew) Song of praise Zimrah, Zimria, Zemira, Zemora, Zamora, Zamira, Zymria, Zamyra... zimra

A reading disability characterized by difficulty in coping with written symbols. It is more common in males, and evidence suggests that a specific, sometimes inherited, neurological disorder underlies true dyslexia. A child with dyslexia has normal intelligence. Thus, his or her attainment of reading skills lags far behind other scholastic abilities. While many young children tend to reverse letters and words (for example, writing or reading p for q or was for saw), most soon correct such errors. Dyslexic children continue to confuse these symbols. Letters are transposed (as in pest for step) and spelling errors are common. These children may even be unable to read words that they can spell correctly. It is important to recognize the problem early to avoid any added frustrations.

Specific remedial teaching can help the child develop “tricks” to overcome the deficit.

Avoidance of pressure from parents combined with praise for what the child can do is equally important.... dyslexia

Intense self-love. A narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, constant need for attention or praise, inability to cope with criticism or defeat, and poor relationships with other people.... narcissism

a personality characterized by solitariness, emotional coldness to others, inability to experience pleasure, lack of response to praise and criticism, withdrawal into a fantasy world, excessive introspection, and eccentricity of behaviour. See personality disorder.... schizoid personality

Angelica archangelica

FAMILY: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

SYNONYMS: A. officinalis, European angelica, garden angelica.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A large hairy plant with ferny leaves and umbels of white flowers. It has a strong aromatic scent and a large rhizome.

DISTRIBUTION: Native to Europe and Siberia, cultivated mainly in Belgium, Hungary and Germany.

OTHER SPECIES: There are over thirty different types of angelica but this is the most commonly used medicinally. see Botanical Classification section.

HERBAL/FOLK TRADITION: This herb has been praised for its virtues since antiquity.

It strengthens the heart, stimulates the circulation and the immune system in general. It has been used for centuries in Europe for bronchial ailments, colds, coughs, indigestion, wind and to stimulate the appetite. As a urinary antiseptic it is helpful in cystitis and is also used for rheumatic inflammation. The Chinese employ at least ten kinds of angelica, well known for promoting fertility, fortifying the spirit and for treating female disorders generally; it has a reputation second only to ginseng. It is current in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia as a specific for bronchitis associated with vascular deficiency. Candied Angelica stalks are popular in France and Spain.

ACTIONS: Antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, tonic. Reported to have bactericidal and fungicidal properties.

EXTRACTION: Essential oil produced by steam distillation from the 1. roots and rhizomes, and, 2. fruit or seed. An absolute is also produced on a small scale, from the roots.

CHARACTERISTICS: 1. A colourless or pale yellow oil which turns yellowy-brown with age, with a rich herbaceous-earthy bodynote. 2. The seed oil is a colourless liquid with a fresher, spicy top note. It blends well with patchouli, opopanax, costus, clary sage, oakmoss, vetiver and with citrus oils.

PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Root and seed oil contain phellandrene, pinene, limonene, linalol and borneol; rich in coumarins including osthol, angelicin, bergapten and imperatorin; also contains plant acids.

SAFETY DATA: Both root and seed oil are non toxic and non-irritant. The root oil (not the seed oil) is phototoxic, probably due to higher levels of bergapten. Not to be used during pregnancy or by diabetics.

AROMATHERAPY/HOME: USE

Skin Care: Dull and congested skin, irritated conditions, psoriasis.

Circulation Muscles And Joints: Accumulation of toxins, arthritis, gout, rheumatism, water retention.

Respiratory System: Bronchitis, coughs.

Digestive System: Anaemia, anorexia, flatulence, indigestion.

Nervous System: Fatigue, migraine, nervous tension and stress-related disorders.

Immune system: Colds.

OTHER USES: Highly valued as a fragrance component in soaps, lotions and perfumes especially colognes, oriental and heavy chypres fragrances. It is employed in some cosmetics for its soothing effect on skin complaints. Used extensively as a flavouring agent in most food categories, and in alcoholic and soft drinks, especially liqueurs.... angelica