#hebalism

[whobloidlostingublerland]

Herbalist side of Tumblr. Does anyone have good combination of herbs that helps with ADHD? Bc it’s been getting harder & harder for me to keep my shit together. I feel my attention & motivation slipping & It’s been super hard for me to force myself to give enough of a shit to force myself to focus on the task at hand. it’s just been very difficult lately & I know I need to do something about it.

[brigidko]

@aida.zea.arts made me some custom #floweressences to get me through long studio days! #luckyme #talentedfriends #hebalism #plantpower #herbalist Also, new jewelry will be coming soon in my other account! @brigidko

[earthsupport]

Adaptogens and Nervines: Similarities and Differences

“Adaptogens are a class of herbs that help lower cortisol levels, enhance immune function, and reduce anxiety, insomnia and depression. “Adaptogens are herbs that help the body and mind adapt to physical, emotional and environmental stressors," according to Autumn Blum, group vice president and founder, TheraNeem. “Adaptogens work on many body systems at once, including the immune system and nervous system. They work differently in each person, giving your body specifically the tools it needs. In some cases, they can be energizing (but not necessarily stimulating), and in other cases, they can be calming (but not necessarily sedating)."

Commonly accepted adaptogenic herbs include the white American ginseng, Siberian ginseng, suma, ashwaganda, astragalus, licorice, schisandra and jiaogulan. The mushrooms reishi, shiitake and maitake are also considered to have adaptogenic properties.

Nervines, like adaptogens, are a class of botanicals that aid in stress relief, except they elicit a direct response from the central nervous system to help restore emotional foundation. Fresh milky oat (Avena sativa), lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), linden flower (Tilia argentea), American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), passion flower (Passiflora incarnate), hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), lavender (Lavandula), chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) are all considered nervines. Nervines also come with scientific clout. American skullcap—not Chinese skullcap—possesses possible anxiolytic and sedative qualities, and passion flower was noted in one German study to have pharmacological confirmation of sedative and anxiolytic effects. Both scientific and clinical data support the traditional uses of lavender, including its carminative (smooth muscle relaxing), sedative and anti-depressive effects. And a controlled clinical trial found chamomile extract reduced mean total HAM-A (Hamilton Anxiety Scale) score in patients with mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder versus placebo. A lower HAM-A score indicates fewer depressive symptoms.”

[absolutelynotbitch]

This weekend I am going camping for one night in the rocky mountain area, and thought I would share with you guys some of the medicinal plants that can be found out there!

Yarrow is antiseptic and styptic. 

Rose! The roots and berries make a tasty tea and this herb has ant-inflammatory properties.

Red clover is used to treat fungus and cleans the lymphatic system.

All these amazing herbs can be found just an hour away from my home! Ill come back with even more information and photos.

[communityherbalism-blog]

Ritual and herbalism

I have started a new ritual before I sit down an engage with my herbalism work. I think that it will ground me and bring em closer to the spirit side of it. Every time I dedicate a chunk of time to this work, I plan to make a pot of tea using herbs I have studied or new combinations. While the tea is infusing, I will light sage and meditate asking spirit to come and help with the process of learning and engaging so my intuitive knowledge can begin working while my head downloads. Studying herbs is more than learning what herb heals what ailment, it takes a connection to gaia, oneself, and the plant life-form. Once the tea is done, my contemplative time is over and it is time to start learning once again.