177 Global Journal of Medicinal Plant Research‚ 1(2): 177-183‚ 2013 ISSN 2074-0883 Assessment of the safety of tawa-tawa (Euphorbia hirta L.) decoction as alternative folkloric medicine 1 Sharon Rose M. Tabugo‚ 1Rolliebert B. Rampola‚ 2Edgar Vasallo Jr.‚ 1Ma. Reina Suzette B. Madamba 1 Department of Biological Sciences‚ College of Science and Mathematics‚ MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology‚ Iligan City; 2 Capitol University‚ Cagayan de Oro City ABSTRACT Euphorbia hirta
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Many say the etymology of religion lies with the Latin word religare‚ which means “to tie‚ to bind.” This seems to be favored on the assumption that it helps explain the power religion has. The Oxford English Dictionary points out‚ though‚ that the etymology of the word is doubtful. Earlier writers like Cicero connected the term with relegere‚ which means “to read over again” (perhaps to emphasize the ritualistic nature of religions?). Some argue that religion doesn’t really exist — there is only
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Organized religion is the way most people live their lives by whether it be spiritual‚ believing in a high power‚ or a god. It can promote inner peace‚ unity‚ and harmony when it has a positive effect on society; however‚ It can be destructive‚ harmful‚ and evil when it has a negative effect. One negative effect of organized religion was the Holocaust. It is a past world event that brought a large amount of pain and suffering to those involved and many years later. The Germans believed
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There have been many different efforts in aiding Aboriginal communities to decrease their insanely high rates of addiction problems. Two approaches that are promising in aiding Aboriginal communities with addressing their addiction behaviours and related problems are healing on the community level and cultural level. The first approach being community-based healing is one promising perspective in supporting Aboriginal communities with their addiction problems and substance uses. The majority of times
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Religion is something which is common to all humans. Either they have been born to it or they have adopted it. Even those who do not believe in any particular god or religious teaching in fact falls in to a category as atheism. Therefore‚ writing a religion essay is a task relevant to all students. This is a common high school essay and students may be called on to write on religions which are other than their own. The aim of such essay writing assignments would be to increase awareness and empathy
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Abortion Title: Perspectives on Abortion: Pro-Choice‚ Pro-Life‚ and What Lies in between Author: Raquel Lopez This essay is a very deep and descriptive essay about abortions and the history behind it. There are two different perspectives discussed in this essay and they are‚ Pro-Life‚ and Pro-Choice. The essay talks about the historical perspectives of abortion‚ pro-life perspectives‚ moral relativism‚ philosophical considerations‚ the church’s views on abortion‚ pro-choice perspectives‚ abortion relationship
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Religion and its Defects Organized religion is a facet of society that acts as a frame in the development of an individual‚ whether growing up with a religious fanatic family or in an atheists structured home the majority of the views expressed are views from one’s own family‚ not his or her own understanding. In many if not most cases an organized religion takes away from one’s own personal growth; which in turn creates an easier path into indoctrination. “Religion can contribute to personal and
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The Importance of Religion Religion is a believe that relates humanity to spirituality. One of the major themes in the novel ‘Life of Pi’ is religion and the significance and importance of it is portrayed throughout the novel. In the novel ‘Life of Pi’ by Yann Martel‚ Martel shows the importance of religion in Pi’s life‚ as religion helped Pi understand the nature of animals‚ also helped him in his daily life and helped keep Pi from giving up on life. Yann Martel portrays the events as real
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Blending Spiritual Values with Business The root for value is valor‚ which means strength. Values are sources of strength because they give people the power to take action. Values are deep and emotional and often difficult to change. Values are the essence of any organization and philosophy for achieving success. Values provide employees with a sense of common direction and guidelines for day to day behavior. The first step in creating an atmosphere of common commitment is to invite the hearts and
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overwhelmed by anyone or anything. The fact that he was known as Mahatma or ’Great Soul’ speaks in far more meaningful terms of his true value to the world than my own insufficient impressions can. Mohandas Gandhi was a prominent political and spiritual leader of India and the Indian independence movement. He was the pioneer of satyagraha (resistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience‚ firmly founded upon ahimsa or total non-violence)‚ which
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