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Wood Avens Benefits and Uses

The herb is regarded to be useful in reducing nausea and prevent vomiting.

The bitter substances stimulate appetite and trigger gastric secretion and bowel movements, while the essential oil in the rhizome has antispasmodic action and inhibits gas formation.

In addition, these bitter substances may also act as regulators of sorts in the function of the liver and gallbladder.

The astringent effect of wood avens also explains its traditional uses as a gargle or mouthwash to treat a sore throat and bad breath.

To learn more about this medicinal plant CLICK HERE: https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/wood-avens-benefits.html

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breathe(in the air) breathe breathe in the air don’t be afraid to care…

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Magical Colour Guide

I wanted to share with you the colour system I use in my practice. I developed it after years of research on historical magical associations and the “psychophysical effects of the electro-magnetic radiation of light on human mood and behaviour”, a definition I am borrowing from Wright (2008), though I have used a number of empirical sources from psychology, neuroscience, and linguistics.

Keep this in mind!!! Non-primary colours carry some of the properties of the colours that make it up, including black or white! This also applies to pairing colours. Always make sure that colours you are using are complimentary in appearance as well as in purpose!

Shades

White (sometimes light colours) Energy reflection (total reflection for pure white), barriers (can’t touch me kind), uncompromising, clarity, purity, sterility, simplicity, cleanliness, increases physical space around you *** White paired with warm colours can create negativity by making the properties of the warm colour excessive. Be careful with pairing.

Black (sometimes dark colours) Energy absorption (total absorption for pure black), barriers (can’t find me kind), uncompromising, clarity, hiding, security, safety, glamour, heaviness, decreases physical space around you *** Black paired with warm colours can create the opposite effect by reversing the properties of the warm colour. Be careful with pairing.

Grey Neutrality, drawing in, hibernation, lack of energy, nothingness *** Pure grey is the only psychologically neutral colour

Warm colours:

Red Physical activation (”fight or flight”), fear, aggression, strength, masculinity, excitement, strain, defiance, survival, heat, motivation, combat

Pink (ie: light red) Physically calming, femininity, healthy sexuality, romance, reproduction, warmth, tenderness, compassion, self-love Yellow Emotional activation, joy, optimism, confidence, self-esteem, extraversion, friendliness, creativity Light Yellow Youthfulness, childhood, delicacy, softness Orange Abundance, comfort, food, warmth Brown Earthiness, reliability, support, heaviness, seriousness

Cool colours:

Blue Intellectually activating, reason, logic, clear thought, clear communication, can be physically calming, relaxing

Light Blue Mentally calming, mentally soothing, increases concentration

Green Emotionally calming, balance, harmony, equilibrium, rest

Purple Spirituality, introversion, contemplation, meditation, time, intuition *** Violet is the last visible wavelength, the closest colour connection we have to the unseen

Note: The most powerful colours in magic are white (reflection) and black (absorption). The most powerful colours in psychology are red (physically activating), yellow (emotionally activating), green (emotionally calming), and blue (mentally activating, sometimes physically calming).

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This is Whiskers.

and these are her dainty little kitty feets.

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I love these beautifully created diagrams that explain the relationship plants, soul and fungi have… its an amazing world 🌍 living right underneath the ground we walk on.

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Watching birds in the morning. 🕊🌱

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Countless of species of plants are used to treat diseases. However, nature isn’t always so friendly, and there are some plants we are better off staying away from. Take the Suicide Plant for example. The Suicide Plant is a green, leafy bush with a heart-shaped foliage that is found in north-eastern Australia and Indonesia. This plant is also covered with stinging needles that contain a powerful neurotoxin which causes agonizing pain throughout the body as well as bruises and blisters. This pain is so unbearable that it is known to drive people so mad that they commit suicide just to escape their own suffering. There are cases of stung horses jumping off cliffs to end the pain. One victim shot himself after having foolishly used the plant as toilet paper. Researcher Marina Hurley had been badly stung as well and could only describe the feeling as ‘’being burnt with hot acid and electrocuted at the same time’’.

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Lophophora Williamsii

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Peyote <3

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another of my happy little plants;

Alocasia amazonica, or African Mask

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Try surviving with out plastic, it’s easier than you think, cheaper in the long run and a simple way to support the environment… be an activist by making small changes to you life.

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🌼Healing Tea Recipes🌿

🌼Headache tea

-½ tablespoon of mint leaves

-½ tablespoon of lavender

-½ tablespoon of chamomile

🌼Nausea tea (not acid reflux)

-fresh sliced ginger root or candied/minced ginger

-1 tablespoon of mint leaves

-1 tablespoon of lemon balm

-½ tablespoon of chamomile

🌼Immune Boost tea

-1 tablespoon (or 10-20) of elder berries

-½ tablespoon of calendula

-½ tablespoon of echinacea

-a squeeze of fresh orange juice

🌼Menstrual Relief tea

-½ tablespoon of raspberry leaf

-½ tablespoon of chamomile

-½ tablespoon of hops

-ginger slices

🌼Acid Reflux tea

-½ tablespoon of fennel

-½ tablespoon of chamomile

-½ tablespoon of licorice or 1 stick

🌼Anti-Anxiety/Insomnia tea

-½ tablespoon of lavender

-½ tablespoon of chamomile

-½ tablespoon of passionflower

-½ tablespoon of lemonbalm

🌼Cold & Flu / Allergy tea

-½ tablespoon of nettle

-½ tablespoon of peppermint

-½ tablespoon cinnamon bark or lavender

-1 teaspoon of lemon juice & raw local honey

-fresh ginger slices

*these do not replace medications and aren’t meant to treat an issue alone. If you think anything’s wrong please see a doctor. Please do research on interactions before you use herbs if you’re on medication.

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Reblogging this to add that you can make any of these into a salve, tincture, etc. if you don’t like tea! 😊

Here’s a link on how to make them

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Just some mother of thousands in a water bottle ,i had them in their for a few weeks and they where doing pretty great <3 

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Medicinal Plants for Anxiety Relief

Many turn to prescription drugs to provide the extra support for anxiety when they need, but there might be a safer, better choice.

Some of the best herbs for anxiety and panic attacks are used worldwide. They often come with the benefit of having no harsh side effects or risks of addiction.

Natural, herbal anxiety supplements, based on ancient medicinal knowledge, can be invaluable in offering support.

To learn more about medicinal herbs for anxiety relief VISIT: https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/herbs-for-anxiety.html

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How to brew your own Kombucha

First Ferment

12 cups (3 quartz) water 1 cup white sugar 1 cup kombucha 5-6 black tea bags (you can always cut the recipe in half)

1. Boil water twice 2. Steep tea bags for ten minutes then let cool to room temperature. 3. You need: a jar, coffee filter, elastic, and a non metal spoon, like wood or plastic. 4. Sterilize everything - regular white vinegar works fine and is even beneficial to the ph of your kombucha. on a free counterspace wipe down everything including jars, coffee filters and the spoon. 5. Add first sugar and the cup of kombucha (or vinegar) and mix, then add the scoby. 6. Cover the top with coffee filter and keep strapped on with the elastic. 7. Leave in a darker, room temperature spot in the house for 7-14 days. Its ready when you like the taste!

~ Avoid metal as it is anti-bacterial and can harm your scoby ~ The extra boil is to boil off any extra chlorine ~ Keep and eye on your scoby, watch for anything that looks like mold or something else going bad. Generally a good scoby can have dark browns to whites, look slimy or has strands. Also you may find while brewing that you get little slimy lumps of scoby at the bottom of the jar, thats normal, just scoop them out before you drink. ~ After getting comfortable with the process feel free to experiment with the amount of sugar, tea, or brewing times                                                                                                                       

Second Ferment

1.Remove scoby 2.Add flavour 3.Leave airtight 2-14 days

fruit - fresh, frozen or dried - 10%-30% fruit  or juice - 10%-20%  or herbs, dried tea - vary  or extracts 1/4 teaspoon per cup

1. Prepare a second smaller jar to home your scoby if your not planning on making a new batch right away. Sterilize, just add scoby and some of that new kombucha (or white vinegar), cover with the coffee filter and store till you need it next. 2. This is wear you get creative. Raw is generally better for your scobies. chop of chunks of fruits or veggies, add in fresh or dried herbs and spices, or honey. 3.If you want just the flavour and zero carbonation, put on the coffee filter again and store until desired taste. To make it sparkle, leave airtight for the desired amount of time. The more pressure the more fizzy, keep in mind more pressure can cause things to crack. burp every few days or try finding jars with corks, so if too much pressure builds the cork will just fly out.