Berkowsky/Rudolf Steiner

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--- Marcia Elston <samara wrote:

[snip]

> Berkowsky has developed his " Spiritual

> Phytoessencing " protocol

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> He departs from traditional

> homeopathy in that he has the client use the

> undiluted mother tincture

> (although it is succussed) as aromatherapy (baths,

> lotions, etc.) in

> addition to the diluted homeopahic remedy made from

> it.

 

Ok, my definition of Mother Tincture is 1:9 gross

tincture to distilled water/alcohol. Do you mean by

" undiluted mother tincture " that he uses the gross

tincture (herbs in alcohol only) topically in the

carriers you mention PLUS a higher potency of the same

remedy?

 

If so that's interesting given that low potency is

very often used to antidote high potency if you need

to for any reason like an accidental proving or severe

aggravation. (Although this is not proper case

management according to Hahnemann/Kent.)

 

> His book, Essential Oils and the Cancer Miasm, has

> been very well received

> throughout the aromatherapy community,

 

I think I have heard of the existence of this book.

Although I admit it strikes me odd, as there's not

that many classical homeopaths that don't go

apoplectic at the thought of topicals--period, let

alone AT/EOs! And then even in homeopathy,

understanding and use of miasms in prescribing is not

exactly elementary plus it's one of the historically

contentious areas of homeopathic philosophy. [snip]

 

> I believe I have all of Steiner's books and

> reference them often,

> especially in these challenging times when one might

> need to prime optimism

> and hope with great spiritual insights.

 

My exposure to Steiner is almost all secondary from my

fairly recent studies of biodynamics and sustainable

ag methods (all recent writings and current authors.)

I would be very interested in a thumbnail sketch of

how you find his writing to lend optimism to these

ever more challenging times. Even I occasionally have

a very difficult time maintaining my sunny disposition

in the face of the seemingly overwhelming power of the

" dark force's minions. "

 

Thanks for chatting. KD

 

 

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>

> On Behalf Of Kunzang Dechen

> Friday, January 18, 2008 5:40 PM

>

> Berkowsky/Rudolf Steiner

>

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> Ok, my definition of Mother Tincture is 1:9 gross tincture to

> distilled water/alcohol. Do you mean by " undiluted mother

> tincture " that he uses the gross tincture (herbs in alcohol

> only) topically in the carriers you mention PLUS a higher

> potency of the same remedy?

 

I told you he has departed greatly from traditional homeopathy, and is quite

controversial. He will make a blend of pure essential oils (blend), then a

diluted mother tincture (sorry, last post said 'undiluted') and possibly

further dilute for differing strength homeopathics and a progression of

remedies. The client will use the diluted homeopathics internally and also

use the blend diluted in bath salts, oils, lotions, for inhalation, etc.

Yes, I know classical homeopaths will go ballistic and insist that an

undiluted strong essential oil (peppermint as an example) product will

antidote the homeopathic. However, what you state below is the complete

opposite when dealing with varying dilutions, yes? One does have to suspend

disbelief if you are tied to classical homeopathy (or any one discipline,

medical or alternative) in order to embrace Dr. B's teachings. Dr. Berkowsky

is a 1994 recipient of the Hahnemann award - he was a classical homeopath at

one time, as well as a PhD nutritionist and practicing Naturopath, with a

long collaboration with a Chinese doctor (now deceased) practicing TCM and

he also includes Ayurveda considerations. I said that his work is a

synthesis, an amalgam of many theoristic models. I can't possibly explain

the complexity here (and it probably bores all others on the list here), I

would suggest you explore his work further directly with him. You might

possibly find him quite fascinating and expansive.

 

> My exposure to Steiner is almost all secondary from my fairly

> recent studies of biodynamics and sustainable ag methods (all

> recent writings and current authors.) I would be very

> interested in a thumbnail sketch of how you find his writing

> to lend optimism to these ever more challenging times. Even

> I occasionally have a very difficult time maintaining my

> sunny disposition in the face of the seemingly overwhelming

> power of the " dark force's minions. "

 

One of the books about Steiner I'm reading at the moment is " Rudolf

Steiner's Calendar of the Soul - A Commentary " by Karl Konig. Breaking down

and explaining some of Steiner gnomic verses (very much like Dr. Berkowsky

does) Konig helps one intellectually seek the deeper meanings of faith,

love, hope, life . . . I pretty much am moving towards atheism (certainly

the death of god as modern man knows/depicts) and feel that we need to

better understand our 'cosmic' connection, for lack of a better term as I

rush through this. Steiner presents us with the challenge to understand the

whole of man . . . pervaded by hope, which he believes will disclose itself

only when we recognize the all-embracing meaning of the word. If I didn't

seek this greater understanding, I WOULD be overwhelmed by the dark force

minions.

>

> Thanks for chatting. KD

 

Likewise, you.

 

Past time for home and dinner, been at this computer far longer than is

healthy.

 

Be well,

Marcia Elston

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