Chapter 09 part 02 -

Earth Air Fire and Water
The Pharmageddon Herbal
Ivor Hughes
Module 9B

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Introduction
Hermetic Philosophy may be found in many cloaks, and in many languages around the world . Its use of symbolism to convey concepts which cannot be measured in scientific terms is outstanding. Intuition is the key to understanding, when dealing with the complexity of this web of life, that we call world.

The beautiful symbolism of the image on the left is called Return of Persephone it was painted by Lord Frederick Leighton. 1830-1896. The original is held at the City Art Gallery, Leeds, UK.

It depicts the return of Persephone to her Mother, Demeter the Greek Earth Goddess. Demeter had been kidnapped by Hades the King of the Underworld. Demeter caused famines and sickness, whilst in mourning for her beloved daughter.

Zeus the King of the Gods was prevailed upon to send Hermes to return Persephone to her Mother. It is a splendid allegory of our age.

The old Hermetic belief of hierarchies of order are reflected in the Christian and Muslim religions in the form of Saints, Angels and Demons, no matter whether Buddhist, Hindu or Taoist, the terminology may differ, but the story is the same. This is self evident, no matter whether we see through Telescopes, or Microscopes. That magnificent order may be seen from the smallest to the largest. From Galaxy to the Cell in an organism. Just as Newlands Chemical table of Octaves was the foundation stone of the modern Table of the Elements. Then we may see that the same sort ofOctave relationship, between cell and galaxy, this in order, of scale of magnitude.

This understanding, is a core concept of Vitalism.The Tree of Life, the universal symbol of human understanding. This knowledge is as ancient as our kind, and is rooted in Shamanism. This knowing ledge or overview, of being part of afar greater organism, gives to life, areverence and sanctity, which is sadly lacking in mainstream medicine and food production. That lack of reverence is also seen in those arms of science, commerce and politics that give support to, and mould that desecration. The evidence of which is all around us.

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Preparation of Fermentation Liquids 9.16
The efficiency of the sugar fungi, relating to alcohol production, is determined by their environment and the substrata on which they feed. FromTable 9.11A, it will be seen that the carbohydrates (CHO) are divided into three divisions.

Table 9.16A

1. Monosaccharides

Direct Fermentation.

2. Disaccharides

Inversion + Fermentation.

3. Polysaccharides

Hydrolysis + Fermentation

Some carbohydrates, i.e., Poly and Di, must be converted to mono form for fermentation to commence. That involves an expenditure of energy. Starch cannot be fermented directly, it must first be broken down to Disaccharide, then monosaccharide form.