MELONS (battikh) have FIBER aplenty, POTASSIUM and VITAMIN C. Also see: CANTALOUPE, CASABA, CRENSHAW, HONEYDEW, HONEYLOUPE, PEPINO, PERSIAN, SANTA CLAUS, WATERMELON and YELLOW WATERMELON. NOTE: Cantaloupes and the other "orange" melon varieties are an excellent source of cancer-fighting BETA CAROTENE.

MELON TREE (See: PAPAYA).

MEMORY is the brain or intellect's interpretation or understanding of human experience and experiences that are encoded in every cell of the body. (In this regard see: NERVOUS SYSTEM). Memories constantly transform themselves into physical reactions. The way we interpret memories becomes a physical manifestation or printout, which the human body is. The hardware is the nervous system; the software is the chemical changes that occur along with the biochemistry; the programming is our own thoughts, feelings, emotions, desires, interpretations, ideas, and concepts. (See: CHOLINE, COFFEE, DNA, GINKGO, GINSENG, GOTU KOLA, INNER-SELF, INTELLIGENCE, IODINE, MAGNESIUM and/or MULLEIN OIL. Also see: VITAMIN B-1, B-3 and/or SMART PILLS).

MENOPAUSE, see: ALFALFA, BRUISED ANISE SEEDS, BLACK COHOSH, BLACK HAW, DONG QUAI, BRUISED FENNEL SEEDS, FENUGREEK, HOPS, LICORICE, MOTHERWORT, PASSION FLOWER, POWDERED RED CLOVER FLOWER TOPS and/or VITEX, and HONEY and/or LEMON.

MENSTRUAL CRAMPS, see: BLACK COHOSH, CRAMP BARK, DONG QUAI, KAVA and/or WILD YAM.

MENSTRUATION, see: ANISE, BLACK COHOSH, BLACK HAW, CHLOROPHYLL, DONG QUAI, FENNEL, FENUGREEK, GARLIC, LICORICE, RED CLOVER, SHEPHERD^(1)S PURSE, WILD YAM and/or YARROW.

MENSTRUATION DELAYED, see: DONG QUAI, DAMIANA, FENUGREEK, GARLIC, MOTHERWORT, PARSLEY, PENNYROYAL, RHUBARB, SAFFRON, and/or SHEPHERD'S PURSE.

MENTAL CONDITIONS (ALERTNESS, CONFUSION, etc.), see: GINKGO, MAGNESIUM, STEVIA, VITAMIN B-3. Also see: ANXIETY. And in this regard also see: ANGER, APATHY, BOREDOM, CONSTIPATION, CYNICISM, DESPAIR, DEPRESSION, VAGUE FEARS, GUILT, HATRED, INSANITY, JUDGMENT, LAXATIVES, PSYCHOSIS, RESENTMENT, RESIGNATION, SELF-PITY, SPITE and/or STRUGGLE. Also see: SLOW MENTAL REACTIONS.

SLOW MENTAL REACTIONS and LEARNING, see: IODINE, and VITAMIN B-6. Also see: MENTAL CONFUSION, INSANITY and/or PSYCHOSIS.

COW'S MILK (laban) is a great source of CALCIUM to fortify the bones against osteoporosis, prevent colon cancer and lower blood pressure. Milk is also a good source of anti-stress B VITAMINS, especially B-12. as well as VITAMIN A, POTASSIUM, IODINE and ZINC. Nearly all commercially processed milk is fortified with VITAMIN D which enhances CALCIUM absorption and in proper dietary dose reduces the risk of colon and other cancers. See: SOY.

MILK THISTLE rejuvenates the liver, and increases the production of bile used for breaking down of fats.

MILLET, high in VITAMIN C (to help absorb IRON), is a better source of protein than corn, oats or rice, and contains B VITAMINS, IRON and POTASSIUM.

AYURVEDIC MINERAL PREPARATIONS

MINERAL COMPLEX TRACE MINERALS are essential in the assimilation and utilization of vitamins and other nutrients. They aid in digestion and provide the catalyst for many hormones, enzymes and essential body functions and reactions. They also aid in replacing electrolytes lost through heavy perspiration or extended diarrhea and protects against toxic reaction and heavy metal poisoning. (See: 72).

MINERALS (See: BORON, CALCIUM, CHROMIUM, COPPER, FLUORINE, GERMANIUM, IODINE, IRON, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, MOLYBDENUM, PHOSPHORUS, POTASSIUM, SELENIUM, SILICON, VANADIUM and/or ZINC.

MINIMUM DAILY REQUIREMENT (See Notes on page 74).

MINT (Mentha arvensis - Phudina).

MINT HERB (DR.C) - QUINARY

MINT (na'na') LEAVES and FLOWER TOPS Apple mint BERGAMOT MINT - For additional information see various AROMA THERAPY entries. Corsican mint Curly mint Field mint Horse mint Japanese mint

PENNYROYAL MINT (Mentha pulegium) LEAVES and FLOWER TOPS (externally, on man and beast) for flies, fleas, gnats, mosquitoes. (Internally), helps promote "productive" cough; good to take at onset of a cold; brings on menstruation, and relieves PMS and menstrual cramps. For additional information see various AROMA THERAPY entries. Also see various PENNYROYAL entries.

PEPPERMINT strengthens the stomach and improves digestion., and is a useful aid to colic, nausea and liver complaints. Helps induce restful sleep. PEPPERMINT may be used as a SALT SUBSTITUTE. PEPPERMINT TEA is anti-gas. For additional information see various AROMA THERAPY entries. Also see: GINGER entry, and DECOCTIONS.

Pineapple mint

SPEARMINT leaves are a highly esteemed gas, spasms and colic remedy. SPEARMINT TEA relieves suppressed and painful urination and gravel in the bladder. For additional information see various AROMA THERAPY entries.

Water mint

MINT OILS

MOLLUSKS contain heart-healthy Omega 3 fatty acids. See: CLAMS [particularly high in IRON, MUSSELS too are high in Omega-3's, and are also a good source of IRON], along with OYSTERS and SCALLOPS.

MONGOLIAVINE FRUIT

MONOUNSATURATED FATS are fatty acids found in both plant and animal fat that appear mainly in vegetable and nut oils. Olive, peanut oil, some margarines and vegetable shortenings are high in monosaturated fatty acids. Replacing monosaturated fats with saturated fats reduces blood cholesterol levels. It should be noted that no foods are made up purely of saturated, polyunsaturated or monosaturated fat. (Also see: CHOLESTEROL, FATTY ACIDS, HDLs, LDLs, POLYUNSATURATED FATS and/or UNSATURATED FATS entries).

MOONSTONE Protects men against epilepsy. Insures good crops on fruit trees. Assists vegetation generally. Also protects against wandering of the mind and insanity.

MORINDA ROOT is used to strengthen and nourish sexual vitality. See HONEY. (DR.C) QUINARY

MORNING SICKNESS, see: CHAMOMILE, CATNIP, GINGER, PEPPERMINT, RASPBERRY and/or WILD YAM.

MOTHERWORT an herb used to relieve the pain of childbirth, and serves as a tranquilizer.

MOTION SICKNESS, see: GINGER

MOUTH, see: ALOE VERA, BAYBERRY, BETA CAROTENE, BLOODROOT, CAYENNE, ECHINACEA, GOLDEN SEAL, MYRRH, PROPOLIS and/or VITAMIN A.

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HYPERSECRETION OF MUCUS, see: FLOS MAGNOLIAE, MA HUANG, NETTLE, RADIX GLYCYRRHIZAE and/or RADIX SILERIS.

MUCOUS MEMBRANES, see: BAYBERRY, BETA CAROTENE, GOLDEN SEAL, MYRRH, PROPOLIS and/or VITAMIN A.

MUIRA PUAMA is used to strengthen and nourish sexual vitality.

MULLEIN reduces irritation due to coughs and bronchitis, and helps relieve gastrointestinal distress.

MUSCLES, see: CALCIUM and/or MAGNESIUM; ARNICA, CAYENNE PEPPER, VEGETABLE OIL (externally), BLACK COHOSH and/or SKULLCAP. (Also see: BACK and/or JOINTS).

MUSK: See: PERFUMES, and/or SCENTS and FRAGRANCES, and ALOE VERA entries.

MUSHROOMS (See: REISHI and/or SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS). MUSHROOMS may be used as a SALT SUBSTITUTE. MUSHROOM POWDER (See PORIA). [MORE]

GROUND MUSTARD may be used as a SALT SUBSTITUTE.

MYRRH OLEO-GUM-RESIN from the STEM is used in formulas that relieve systemic yeast infections, with resulting irregularities (diarrhea or constipation), bloating, low energy levels, vaginitis and menstrual difficulties. Such formulations are also used for thrush or mouth fungal infections. Also aids sinus infections and certain types of eczema. Myrrh is useful in mouth and gum sores, fever blisters, sores from dentures and herpes sores. It helps prevent further deterioration in periodontal disease, receding gums and other symptoms of pyorrhea. It is also very useful on skin sores, ulcers and scratches. Such formulations also speed up granulation and emergence of healthy tissue. For additional information see various AROMA THERAPY entries. Also see: VITAMIN C.

MYRTLE (as) aka LAUREL and/or BAY (leaf), worn in hat, head band or turban, cures headache brought on by overheating, however inhaling of the crushed leaf dust or pollen will produce severe headache and sneezing. Also used for diarrhea, nervous disorders and intestinal colic. The small branches are used on chicken roosts as a louse preventative; as an insecticide to drive away fleas, lice, and hung up with garlic to dry, the leaves prevent molding. Myrtle tea with quince added is used for coughs. Bay, laurel and/or myrtle leaf is an ingredient in the making of a talisman which brings forth a wearer^(1)s rights in a court of justice. (Also see: SUNTALL).