KAMBO (Phyllomedusa bicolor)

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1. KAMBO: an Amazonian enigma - Haddad & Martins

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7284396/

2. Use of Phyllomedusa bicolour secretion during kambo ritual - Thompson, Malcolm & Tegzes

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24734306.2021.2006524

3. Kambo: A ritualistic healing substance and source of new treatments - Keppel Hesselink

https://www.clinsurggroup.us/articles/OJPM-2-107.php

4. Acute and subacute psychoactive effects of Kambo - Schmidt et al

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7725827/

5. Kambo: A Shamanic Medicine - Personal Testimonies - Keppel Hesselink

https://juniperpublishers.com/jojcs/JOJCS.MS.ID.555739.php

6. The Amazonian kambo frog: biology, toxinology, medical aspects - Nogueira, Kaefer et al

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.997318/full

 

CRYSTALS AND GEMSTONES

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1. Crystals and Kabbala - Rhodes

https://www.sefaria.org.il/sheets/288196?lang=he

2. Twelve Precious Jewels - Rabbi Spitz

https://www.chabad.org/kabbalah/article_cdo/aid/3965005/jewish/Twelve-Precious-Jewels.htm

3. Lost Jewish Belief in the Healing Power of Crystals - Stein

https://www.kibitzspot.com/healing-power-of-crystals-and-gemstones/

4. Crystal healing and gem therapy - Truter

https://journals.co.za/doi/10.10520/EJC81566

5. The Role of Gemstones (Navratna) in Ayurveda - Sahoo et al

https://ijrpr.com/uploads/V6ISSUE12/IJRPR57403.pdf

6. Crystals and semi-precious stones in Ayurveda - StoneMania Bijou

https://en.stonemania.ro/the-use-of-crystals-and-semi-precious-stones-in-ayurveda/

7. Ratna (Gemstones): Types, Qualities, Ayurvedic Uses - Easy Ayurveda

https://www.easyayurveda.com/ratna-gems/

8. Gemstones in Wellness: meta-analysis - Gumber

https://www.ijrtmr.com/archiver/archives/gemstones_in_wellness_a_meta_analysis_of_placebo_controlled_studies.pdf

9. Heku - Crystals of the Ancient Egyptians - Iseum Sanctuary

https://iseumsanctuary.com/2020/03/19/heku-magical-crystals-gemstones-and-minerals-of-the-ancient-egyptians/

10. Stones for healing - McKenzie, Wellcome Collection

https://wellcomecollection.org/stories/stones-for-healing

11. Turquoise Tales: Native American Traditions - Zadran Gems

https://www.zadrangems.com/turquoise-tales-native-american-traditions-and-beliefs/

12. Peruvian Stones and Crystals - Shamans Market

https://www.shamansmarket.com/blogs/musings/101-peruvian-stones-crystals

 

HEALING HERBS

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1. Safety, Efficacy, and Bioactivity of Herbal Medicines - Chen et al

https://www.xiahepublishing.com/2835-6357/FIM-2023-00086

2. Complementary therapies for clinical depression - Sarris et al

https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/8/e028527

3. St John's Wort for depression: meta-analysis - Ng et al

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28064110/

4. Herbal medicines combating antimicrobial resistance - Silva-Carvalho et al

https://www.scielo.br/j/bjb/a/KXbn7tpcnXYR7r49NVrhWfs/

5. Ginkgo biloba: neuropsychological improvement - Kaschel

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK76645/

6. Brain-Cognition Effects of Ginkgo Biloba - Kennedy et al

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3166615/

7. Lavender aromatherapy on postoperative sleep - Wang et al

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2025.1584998/full

8. Ashwagandha stress-relieving actions - Chandrasekhar et al

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3573577/

9. Chamomile May Have Antidepressant Activity - Amsterdam et al

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3600408/

 

ENVIRONMENT AND PSYCHOLOGY

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1. Fengshui and environmental psychology in architecture

https://aber.apacsci.com/index.php/cd/article/viewFile/3036/3649

2. A Modern Guide to Feng Shui and Psychology

https://simplyputpsych.co.uk/monday-musings-1/a-modern-guide-to-feng-shui-using-psychological-research-to-enhance-your-space-and-mind