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glossary
| 3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X Y Z |
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| tahti |
a name that means "star" in finnish. |
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| talia |
a name derived from the hebrew "tal" meaning "dew". |
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| tania |
a fairy queen - of tatiana. |
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| tapio |
tapio was the finnish god of forests, animals, and hunting. |
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| tarmo |
a name which means "energy" in finnish. |
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| tautgaile |
a lithuanian name meaning "strong nation", from the elements "taut-" ["nation"] and "gail-" ["strong"]. |
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| tautkantas |
a lithuanian name meaning "patient nation", from the elements "taut-" ["nation"] and "kant-" ["patient"]. |
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| tautrimas |
a lithuanian name, formed from the elements "taut-" [nation, people] and "rim-" [calm]. |
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| tea tree essential oil |
Unlike the name suggest, the essential oil of Tea Tree is not extracted from the plant of common tea. Neither it is synonymous to Tea Oil, which is extracted from the seed of Tea plant. Instead, it is extracted through steam distillation of twigs and leaves of Tea Tree, whose botanical name is Melaleuca Alternifolia. Main constituents of Tea Tree Essential Oil are Alpha Pinene, Beta Pinene, Sabinene, Myrcene, Alpha Phellandrene, Alpha Terpinene, Limonene, Cineole, Gamma Terpinene, Para Cymene, Terpinolene, Linalool, Terpinenol and Alpha Terpineol. This tree is a native to Australia and its oil was known among the original inhabitants of Australia as an All-Cure medicine since time immemorial.
The All-Cure name given to this oil is not a bit exaggerated. The Tea Tree oil can be used as a cure for almost all sorts of tropical infections and diseases. You name it and it has the cure for that disease. It is invariably found in almost all the households of Australia, particularly those having small children. The magical healing and disinfectant properties make it a wonder-drug. It also boosts up immunity.
Direct health benefits of tea tree oil are as follows:
• Anti Bacterial: It is said that wherever Mother Nature gave the diseases, she gave the cures there itself. The activity of microbes, bacteria, virus and fungi are at their peaks in the Tropics and hence most of the medicinal plants are found there too. Tea Tree is one such plant. It can cure some of the ugliest bacterial infections of the Tropics. Wounds, which are most prone to bacterial infections in this region, can be effectively cured and protected using this oil. Although this oil is seldom taken orally, but if so, in mild concentrations, can cure internal bacterial infections too, such as those in colon, stomach, intestines, excretory system and urinary system. It can also be used in treatment of Tuberculosis.
• Anti Microbial: Microbes prefer to keep safe distance from this oil, since it is an effective anti microbial. It can kill and keep away certain microbes (protozoa) which are responsible for causing Tropical fevers, malaria etc.
• Anti Septic: Open wounds are most susceptible to infection by bacteria and fungi and may result in septic or tetanus. Thus they must be protected well in advance. For this, Tea Tree Oil can be a wise choice as it is an excellent anti septic. It can be applied directly on the wounds, boils, sores, cuts and certain eruptions, as well as insect bites and stings, to protect them from infections. It is as good as any anti biotic, but without its adverse side effects.
• Anti Viral: Viral infections are very hazardous and re-appearing, since virus can survive under most intolerable conditions. They can bear unimaginable heat, cold and even poison, as they develop a protective shell called “Cyst” around them. Some viruses are intelligent enough to develop a new cyst each time they are activated, like the Common Cold Virus, to duck our immune system. They never die a natural death and can live dormant (neither live, nor dead) for even hundreds of thousands of years. They can be killed only if their cyst is ruptured using some compound or they are subjected to extreme heat which is beyond their tolerance. The Tea Tree Oil helps rupture this cyst in some viruses and can give protection against them. It also helps cure viral infections like common cold, influenza, mumps, measles, pox etc.
• Balsamic: The Essential Oil of Tea Tree has balsamic properties, that is, it boosts health. It promotes absorption of nutrients from food and gives protection from diseases too, thus proving beneficial for total health.
• Cicatrisant: The Cicatrisant property of this essential oil makes it heal wounds quicker and protect them from infections, as well as help neutralization of the scar marks and after spots left by eruptions, boils, pox, acne etc.
• Expectorant: Those who are suffering from cough and cold, congestion, bronchitis and other troubles associated with cold, are sure to get relief using this Tea Tree Essential Oil. It gives relief from cough, cold, bronchitis and congestion.
• Fungicide: The Tea Tree Essential Oil is as effective against fungal infections as it is against any bacterial or microbial infections. It inhibits fungal growth and cures diseases like dermatitis, athlete’s foot etc.
• Insecticide: It is obvious that an essential oil that is so deadly for those adamant and hardy bacteria and viruses, will be effective against insects too. Tea Tree Oil is an efficient insect deterrent and insect killer. It does not let parasites and other insects like mosquitoes, fleas, lice, flies etc. come near a person who has rubbed some of this oil on his body. It kills internal insects and worms too, such as intestinal worms like round worm and tape worm and others like hook worms.
• Stimulant: This essential oil has stimulating effects on hormones secretions, circulations etc. but more prominently on immune system. It boosts up immunity and acts as a shield against infections.
• Sudorific: Besides infections, another cause of diseases is accumulation of toxins in the body. These toxins are either generated by the body itself, as a by-product of various reactions, or get inside the body somehow. Our body too, has certain mechanisms to throw away these toxins. One of them is perspiration or sweating. It has many advantages. It removes toxins, moistens the skin, open pores on skin and keeps the body cool. Tea Tree Essential Oil, being a Sudorific, increases sweating and promotes removal of toxins like uric acid. It also helps remove excess water and salts from the body.
• Muscle pain: Gives relief from muscular pain, aches, sprains,
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| tempera |
a painting medium in which pigment is mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as wax or egg yolk.
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| terhi |
short form of the name "terhenetär", which was derived from finnish "terhen", meaning "mist". in the finnish epic the 'kalevala', terhenetär is a sprite associated with mist and forests. |
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| terra cotta |
a term used to describe ceramic wares made from a hard, waterproof, ceramic clay fired at low temperatures. terra cotta pieces are usually a brownish-orange color, and unglazed. |
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| the legend of the iron wolf |
according to legend, the grand duke of lithuania gediminas was once out hunting in the dense woods near the vilnele and neris rivers. after setting up camp for the night, he fell into a deep sleep and dreamt of an iron wolf, howling on a hill.
when he woke up, he consulted his oracle and discovered that the wolf symbolizes a city that will stand as strong as iron, and whose fame will echo beyond its borders.
heeding to his dream, gediminas founded vilnius, and made it the capital of lithuania. |
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| theresa |
english name of greek origin, meaning "reaper, to harvest". |
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| tiffany |
the american artist louis comfort tiffany [1848-1933] was one of the oldest exponents of stained glass art, which gained popularity during the art deco period. he is known for perfecting the copper foil technique, and for the lamps which he created using this technique. |
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| tiponya |
a miwok indian name which means "owl poking the hatching egg". |
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| tomas |
lithuanian name originating from the aramaic "te'oma" which meant "twin". |
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| torborg |
a scandinavian name from the old norse name Þórbjörg, which meant "thor's protection". |
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| tracy |
a name of french origin which means "path, road". |
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| tranas |
a noteworthy surname derived from the lithuanian word meaning "drone". a drone is the stingless male bee who thrives in a colony of social bees (especially honey bees) and whose sole purpose in life is mating with the queen. needless to say, the "tranas" is a guy who enjoys pampering! |
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| trudi |
pet form of the name "gertrude", from the germanic elements "ger", meaning "spear" and "þruþ", meaning "strength". |
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| turquoise |
notable for its unique and brilliant color, turquoise has long been appreciated as a holy stone, a good-luck-charm or a talisman. this opaque gemstone is considered to be a stone of communication, with the ability to increase serenity, creativity, positive thinking, sensitivity, intuition, happiness and wisdom - all of which result in a calmer state that leads to greater self-realization. turquoise is also considered a stone of friendship. |
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| tutku |
a turkish name which means "passion". |
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| tuuli |
a finnish name which means "wind". |
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| tyra |
a scandinavian name from norse mythology. |
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