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tiredwitchplant · 7 months

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How to Use Herbs: Lavender (English Lavender)

Hello. Back with another post about how to use an herb. This time the herb is lavender. We discussed the history, powers and etc in another post (That I will link in a moment) and now we are going to see how we can use it. >>>> Post about Lavender

Alchemy Formulas:

*Remember when it says one part, try a teaspoon of it first. Always experiment with less amount than too much.

Mercury

one part lavender flowers

one part gum mastic

one part cinnamon chips

one part cinnamon oil

one part lavender oil

Air

one part gum arabic

one part cinnamon

one part lavender oil

one part clove oil

Change

one-part calamus root (Uranus; change)

one part lavender (Mercury; clarity)

one-part powdered nutmeg (Uranus; change)

one part cinnamon (Uranus, Mercury; change)

two parts sandalwood oil (Mercury, Moon; communication between conscious and subconscious minds)

Fame

one part cedar chips (Jupiter; renown)

one part angelica (Sun; authority)

one part myrtle (Venus; the arts)

one part gum mastic (Uranus; innovation)

one part lavender oil (Mercury; knowledge)

one part carnation oil (Jupiter; expansion)

Peace

one-part jasmin flowers (Moon; emotions)

one part myrrh resin (Saturn; grounding)

one part rose petals (Venus; love)

one part lotus oil (Neptune; inspiration)

one part lavender oil (Mercury; communication)

Spells:

Snake-beckoning Spell

Place an image on an altar, either of a snake or of an affiliated deity— the Minoan Serpent Goddess for instance.

Surround this with fresh lavender or warm the essential oil in an aroma burner.

Call the spirit. Be prepared to explain why you have issued the invitation.

Do this spell before bedtime, to receive a visitation in your dreams.

Don’t Sabotage My Success Spell (Workplace Edition)

Prepare a separate mojo for each person who appears to sabotage you.

Write the co-worker’s name on a square of brown paper three times.

Write your own name over each of the co-worker’s names, saying: “I cross you and I cover you.”

Anoint the corners of the paper with essential oils of bergamot, clove bud, and lavender.

Fold up the paper, placing it inside a red flannel drawstring bag, together with a devil’s shoestring root and some cumin seed.

Maintain this discreetly in the workplace, feeding daily with a drop of essential oil of lavender for reinforcement.

Herbal Beauty Glamour Spell

2 ounces of beeswax

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup olive oil

Glass measuring cup

Pan filled with water

Spoon

10 to 12 drops of lavender essential oil

10 to 12 drops of yarrow essential oil

Mirror

Pretty tin or jar

Combine the beeswax, coconut oil, and olive oil into the glass measuring cup and warm it in the pan full of water. This creates a double boiler like effect.

Once the wax melts, stir everything (the oils and beeswax) until well blended and remove it from the heat.

Add the lavender and yarrow oils, stirring them in slowly. As you do so, look into the mirror and say, I am lovely, I am desirable, I am magical. Beauty is more than skin deep. See me for the magnificence of my inner self.

Before it cools, pour your salve into a pretty tin or jar. After it has firmed up, use it on your skin.

Baths and Cleansing:

Maximum Power Spiritual Cleansing Bath

sea salt

rose and calendula blossoms

lavender oil

rose oil

rosemary oil

sandalwood oil

frankincense oil

myrrh oil

white rose hydrosol

Add copious quantities of sea salt to your bath water.

Add a drop of each essential oil into the water.

Float rose and calendula blossoms in the water, if possible.

Bath for Mercury

Herbs: lavender, white sandalwood, horehound, marjoram, thyme

Oils: lavender, white sandalwood, marjoram, anise

Self-Love Bath Bomb Bag

1 tablespoons of lavender

1 tablespoon of mandrake

1 tablespoon vervain

1 tablespoon vetivert

10-inch square of thin muslin or cotton

White ribbon

Red candle

Place the herbs in the center of the square of the cloth and gather up the corners.

Use the white ribbon to tie it, forming a pouch.

Run a warm bath and hang the pouch over the faucet, allowing the water to run through it, filling the tub with the essence of the herbs.

Light the candle and climb into the tub. Allow yourself to soak in the warm, fragrant water.

Use the herb pouch to wash your body, as you do, gaze into the candle's flame.

Visualize yourself radiating an aura of self-confidence and power. See yourself as the sort of person who attracts attention from those who are worthy.

When the water cools, extinguish the candle and get out of the tub. After you've dried yourself, dispose of the herb pouch by burying it or burning it.

Oils, Potions and Powders

Oil Blend for Patience

1 part rose

1 part lavender

1 part pine

Oil Blend for Peace

1 part violet

1 part lavender

1 part jasmine

1 part sandalwood

Masculine Oil Blend

Base note: 10 drops patchouli

Middle note: 10 drops sandalwood

Top note: 3 drops lavender

For the rest of the recipe, you will need:

1-ounce grated beeswax

Double boiler

1 ounce jojoba oil

2 metal 1-ounce containers

Flat toothpicks

Heat the grated beeswax in the double boiler until it is liquid.

Add the jojoba oil and gently mix the two ingredients together to achieve a homogenous blend.

Pour half the liquid into each container and add 3 drops of your essential oil blend.

Quickly stir the mixture with the toothpicks before the wax begins to set.

Keep one container for anointing yourself and the other as a gift to your consort so that he or she may come to appreciate you on a new level. If you are solitary and without a consort, you can use one for anointing your skin and the other for charging candles and ritual tools.

Love Potion #9

1. Choose nine love herbs. Consider these: Damiana

Ginger

Grains of Paradise

Hibiscus

Lovage

Melissa (lemon balm)

Peppermint

Red clover

Rose petals

(Other options might include adder’s tongue, cardamom pods, catnip, cubeb, lavender, red raspberry leaves or rose hips.)

2. Make a strong infusion of all the herbs, strain, and serve.

Love Powder Drawing Powder

1. Grind the following botanicals to a fine powder:

Basil

Lavender

Rose petals

Yarrow

Optional: ginger blossoms

2. Blend with rice powder.

3. Sprinkle around your home, your bedroom, on your sheets and on you.

Teas and Soothing Pillow:

Bedtime Tea

1 part lavender

1 part catnip

1 part verbena

1 part chamomile

1 cup of boiling water

Mix dry herbs into a small jar

To brew, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of the blend you made in the jar.

Steep for 5 - 7 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

Love Tea

1 part rose petals

1 part lavender

1 part jasmine

Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

1 cup of boiling water.

Mix dry herbs into a small jar

To brew, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of the blend you made in the jar.

Steep for 5 - 7 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

Dream Pillow (Hecate’s Pillow)

Hecate provides protection at night as well as psychic enhancement, so that you can journey safely during dreams. Appeal to Hecate to block nightmares too.

Dried lavender

Dried mullein

Essential oil of lavender

Optional: tuberose absolute

Blend two parts lavender to one part mullein.

Sprinkle a few drops of the essential oils over the dried botanicals.

Allow this to dry thoroughly and use it to fill a black pillow.

For optimum results, create and inaugurate the pillow during the Dark Moon or on Halloween/Samhain.

Again, sorry for such a long post. Please try to follow the instructions to the best of your abilities or mix and match and experiment. Happy witching. Bye byes~

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theblackdahliaemporium · 11 months

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Medicinal Remedies

Medicinal Remedies-- This is a LONG one!

NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites.

1) Calendula:

Calendula is one of my top five favorite herbs of all time. It's sunny yellow or orange face can't help but make me smile. In summer time, it grows like crazy, just about anywhere, and like other flowers, the bees love it.

Calendula has some super skin healing and strengthening properties, and I always have some infusing in olive oil in a sunny window for use in salves, soaps, and other body products.

Calendula is also edible, and it's so fun to toss some blooms in your salad! It really brightens things up and adds excellent color. I love Calendula.

Calendula just makes you smile.

2) Cayenne:

Here is another herb I think should be in every garden. Cayenne is a very hot and pretty red pepper with some excellent culinary uses for adding spice to foods.

It's also great for helping with circulatory problems, can be used to help stop bleeding since it's a hemostatic herb, and has been shown to be useful in helping slow or even stop a heart attack until help can arrive.

It's also a very attractive plant, and the bright red of the pepper is just gorgeous mixed Into the dark green of the plant's leaves. This is one herb you should definitely grow if you can, and have handy in your herbal medicine chest.

Cayenne grows like crazy, especially in warmer climates. They dry well, too.

3) Chamomile:

Like Lavender, what would an herbal garden be without sweet Chamomile? It's honey scent and sweet taste are an absolute pleasure. Besides that....Chamomile is a popular relaxant and mild sedative herb.

Need to de-stress? Drink a bit of Chamomile tea!

Chamomile is also useful as an anti-inflammatory, as it contains high levels of azulene. It helps with pain relief, including for arthritis. If you are heading to bed and are bothered by mild pain, try drinking some chamomile tea! In one clinical study, this helped 10 out of 12 people fall into a restful sleep. (Gladstar)

Growing Chamomile can be tricky in very hot climates. It likes full sun, but a cooler climate. Chamomile is also best grown in less maintained soil and doesn't need the rich fertilization other plants require.

4) Chickweed:

Chickweed is another one of those "weeds" that is completely misunderstood and has some excellent medicinal qualities.

It's Latin name, (stellaria) means "star," and that is because of its small, pretty starlike white flowers. It's easy to grow, and has many uses.

Chickweed supports liver and kidney health due to its high nutrition and diuretic properties. It's also wonderful in salves for healing skin issues, including rashes, eczema, and very dry skin.

Chickweed is a great diuretic and blood purifier.

5) Dandelion:

This prolific weed, as some people see when they notice Dandelion in their yard, is actually a powerfully helpful medicinal herb! Dandelion is terrific for your liver and kidney health, having diuretic properties.

It's also an edible plant! You can roast the roots and add it to teas and even your coffee for a delicious flavor that also packs a healthy punch. The leaves can be eaten in salads and other foods.

6) Feverfew:

Feverfew has lovely white flowers and at least where I live, is rather invasive. I don't mind, though, because it has a great number of medicinal benefits.

As its name connotes, feverfew is helpful with reducing fevers. Most recently, however, feverfew has become rather well-known for helping with migraines, both preventing and reducing the intensity and time.

One of my favorite teas to provide for people who suffer from migraines is: 1 part feverfew, 1 part spearmint, and 1 part lemon balm. This is a soothing, nervine combination, that along with the powers of feverfew, can be used as daily tonic.

Feverfew is also great for minor bug bites. Just apply the tincture topically. Since it has mild pain relieving properties, it will help with the discomfort too.

7) Garlic:

Garlic is one of the BEST all around medicinal herbs anyone can grow, in my opinion. It's useful for treating colds, flus, sore throats, and digestive issues. Garlic boosts the immune system by increasing and stimulating the production of white blood cells.

Garlic is antiseptic, anti-bacterial, and vermifuge (kills parasites). It is also useful as a blood purifier and helps promote healthy circulation. It may also help regulate blood sugar levels in those with type 2 diabetes.

Besides all these wonderful benefits, garlic is delicious! It's added to so many foods and dishes because of the flavor it imparts. Granted, using garlic medicinally is different than in culinary uses, but if you really want to "eat thy medicine," as Hippocrates famously stated, garlic is a great place to start.

8) Ginger:

Oh, what would the herb world be without Ginger? This sweet and spicy pungent herb is actually a rhizome, not a root, as many believe. The useful part grows under ground, so is often confused.

Ginger is stimulating and is a great additive for teas, tinctures, and fermented foods, as well as culinary uses. Ginger is anti-inflammatory, decongesting, and increases circulation, promoting warmth. Ginger is also excellent for flatulence and stomach issues, including nausea.

Ginger likes a tropical environment---hot and humid. Therefore, unless you live down South, Ginger would most likely need to be grown in a green house.

9) Lavender:

What would the herbal world be without lavender? It's good for SO many things. Lavender smells wonderful, the bees love it, it's great for medicinal uses, AND it's a gorgeous flower. Lavender is useful for air freshening and cleaning the air or freshening closed up places such as drawers. It's popular in sachets for this reason.

Lavender is actually relatively hardy, growing well in Zones 5 through 8. If you are in a colder zone, be sure to plant your lavender in an area where it will get plenty of sunshine and be as warm as possible. If your winters are rough, you'll need to provide your lavender with some type of protection, especially from harsh winds.

I had some planted in pots here in the mountains, and it did very well all summer long. Even through snows, it was fine. But we get wind speeds over 125 miles an hour at times, and lavender just didn't last through that. Not much will, I guess.

Lavender is useful for so many things---AND it smells incredible.

10) Lemon Balm:

Lemon Balm....I LOVE this species of mint. It smells lovely, the bees love it, and it grows well nearly everywhere. Lemon Balm has a pleasant lemony taste and is a great additive in herbal teas, both for the nutritive value as well as the soothing nature and relaxing effects it has on the body.

11) Marshmallow:

This probably isn't included in too many herbalist's garden lists, but I think Marshmallow is seriously necessary. It's a demulcent and soothing herb, and it complements "hotter" herbs very well. It also soothes inflammation in mucous membranes and is one of my favorite herbs to use for allergy blends or teas for any kind of inflammation in the body for this reason.

Marshmallow is an upright plant, similar to a very small hollyhock. In fact, if you can grow hollyhocks where you are---you can use it pretty much interchangeably with Marshmallow as their chemical constituents are very similar.

The flowers are light pink and very pretty, too. The entire plant is edible and useful for medicinal purposes. Go ahead and throw a few flowers into your salad for a beautiful and surprising presentation!

Marshmallow is a demulcent anti-inflammatory. Plus, it's pretty.

12) Mullein:

This is yet another plant many see as just a weed, but has some truly wonderful medicinal qualities. Mullein is a plant that grows from a rosette of fuzzy large leaves into a tall stalk (sometimes as high as 7 feet tall) and is covered with yellow flowers in mid-summer.

Mullein does best in full sun, with lots of water, in cooler areas. It grows really well in the creek beds up here in our mountains, but I've heard it is very common in almost all places. It's worth trying to cultivate, in my opinion, if you don't have it growing naturally in your area.

Mullein is one of the best herbs you can use to support and heal the respiratory system and illnesses that affect the lungs, sinuses, and breathing. It's useful as a tea, tincture, and the large leaves can be used in an emergency to cover a poultice.

In my opinion, Mullein is the premier herb for respiratory issues.

13) Oregano

Oregano seems to be the bane of many gardener's existence. They plant it, and it just goes crazy. I can't tell you how many neighbors, family members, and friends have given me Oregano from their yards over the years! And I'm glad to have it! The thing with Oregano is you have to know how to manage it.

Oregano is a fabulous culinary herb, and if you have ever had pizza or marinara sauce, then you've tasted this delicious Mediterranean herb. Oregano grows best in warm, dry climates, but I have found in my experience that it is quite hardy and can survive winter lows in the single digits (at least it does in my yard).

Oregano (also known as Mountain of Joy in Greek) has some excellent medicinal uses, including having anti-viral, anti-biotic, anti-fungal properties, as well as being very high in anti-oxidants. It's a great skin care herb and also a digestive aid.

Oregano can be used in many forms, too: As a tincture, an herbal infused oil, eaten in foods, and as an essential oil. These all have different strengths, potencies, and uses.

The tincture is an easy way to use the herb medicinally, along with making or using in an herbal tea.

14) Peppermint:

Super easy to grow just about anywhere, Peppermint is a spreading perennial that has the propensity to take over your garden if you allow it! It's spicy, pungent scent is well known to just about everyone, since it's a popular culinary additive in many foods and candies.

Medicinally, Peppermint is useful for aiding digestion and getting rid of flatulence (gas). It has mild anti-spasmodic properties, so if you are experiencing cramps, especially digestive types or menstrual cramps, it can be very helpful.

15) Plantain:

Here is another weed that many people find repugnant, but that is actually an incredibly useful medicinal herb!

According to Rosemary Gladstar, Plantain grows everywhere, and if you invite it in, it will definitely show up.

Plantain is great for liver health, detoxifying and cleansing the blood, and drawing out toxins. I like to infuse it in oil for use in healing salves.

Like Dandelion, this easy to find weed is edible and useful.

16) Rosemary:

Rosemary is a famous culinary herb, and is great for use on red meats and very pungent dishes. Besides this, rosemary has been proven to be helpful for the brain, especially memory functions.

It's high in anti-oxidants, and has mild analgesic (pain relief) properties. Rosemary is a stimulant herb, and is helpful with circulation and low blood pressure. People with high blood pressure need to exercise caution using rosemary medicinally.

Rosemary grows best in hot, dry climates and is native to the Southern European countries.

Besides being a pungent and delicious culinary herb, rosemary provides medicinal qualities and enhances memory.

17) St. John's Wort:

St. John's Wort is a misunderstood plant, in my opinion. It went through a popular phase a few years ago and was touted as being the new natural anti-depressant. St. John's Wort can absolutely help with feelings of mild depression, sadness, grief, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), but it's not a cure-all.

Important to know---St. John's Wort can interact with certain drugs, so be sure you discuss usage with your doctor (as you should with any of these herbs mentioned).

St. John's Wort is also great for neuralgia, and I personally use it as part of my back pain and sciatica regimen with excellent results. I also use it in a tincture form to lift my spirits if I'm feeling down.

Besides all the medicinal qualities of St. John's Wort, it's a really pretty plant. You won't be able to grow it in a super hot area, however, at least it's unlikely. I tried growing it in Las Vegas, and it was a total fail. However, it does well here in the mountains in full sun or partial shade and the cooler climate.

One of my favorite ways to prepare St. John's Wort is as an herbal infused oil. The medicinal species (H. perforatum) releases bright red juices into the oil, creating the most lovely infused oil.

Another safety note for the garden: St. John's Wort has been shown to have potential for phototoxicity, especially in grazing animals if they eat too much. Just be aware and watch what your pastured animals eat.

St. John's Wort is a wonderful healing herb that positively affects the emotions.

18) Thyme:

Thyme, in my opinion, is one of the best plants to use in your garden. It attracts bees, smells lovely, and is incredibly useful for medicinal purposes. It's a small, spreading herb (although some species will grow upright) that is fairly hardy, so if you have rough winters, it may do just fine---you'll be seeing it again in the Spring, with it's pretty scented purple flowers.

Many herbalists forget all about using thyme as a preventative medicinal herb or for helping heal quickly from colds and flus---but it has been shown to fight off colds.

It also has disinfectant properties, and can be used as an effective wash for skin infections or as great sore throat rinse. For medicinal purposes, Thymus vulgaris or Thymus citriodorus (Lemon Thyme) are the best to use.

19) Valerian:

This stately flowering plant can grow to about four feet tall and has lacy white flower clusters. Not only is it a lovely addition to your garden, but it is very useful. It's a strong but safe sedative and is very useful for helping with anxious feelings, sleep issues, and pain relief.

Contraindications: Valerian has the opposite effect on some people, so if you are using it for the first time, do so on a the eve of a day that won't affect you much. These folks are rare, but there are definitely some that don't tolerate it well.

One of nature's best gifts---Valerian is lovely and it is an excellent safe sedative.

20) Yarrow:

Yarrow has many tiny flowers that grow in bunches, and feathery grayish leaves. It's a very pretty plant for your garden. Besides, the parts that grow above ground (leaves, stems, flowers) have medicinal purposes and have been used for thousands of years.

Yarrow is a vulnerary, hemostatic herb. Besides helping with healing and clotting of wounds, yarrow is good for helping reduce fevers, hay fever, and fighting colds. As a fever reducer, it is important to note that yarrow induces sweating, so if the person already has a hot fever, yarrow is probably not the best choice to use.

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hallow-witxh · 1 year

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Garden Witch Hand Salve

For those of us who like to avidly garden, it's inevitable that our hands become dry and sometimes even cracked from the work we do. It's easy to try and slap on some lotion, but sometimes that doesn't work. Here is my own recipe for a hand salve that works wonders for crackled and split knuckles and skin.

What you'll need:

1 cup carrier oil (I prefer jojoba oil, but grapeseed is a good choice as well)

1/4 cup beeswax pellets

The contents of 2 vitamin E liquid/gel capsules

1/2 cup dried calendula

1/2 cup dried lavender

5 drops of lavender essential oil

5 drops of chamomile essential oil

What you'll do:

In a jar, combine your carrier oil, calendula, and lavender. Leave it in a warm, sunny spot for 30 days to infuse, shaking it when you remember to.

Once time's up, set up a double boiler on medium-low and strain the oil into your bowl. Discard the dried herbs.

Heat this oil for a few minutes, stirring, before adding in your beeswax. Once it's melted, turn off the stove but remove the double boiler from the stove before adding in your vitamin E and essential oils.

Stir well before pouring into a heat safe container. Let solidify for a few hours before using.

It's extremely soothing and smells fantastic, too! As always, be safe and blessed be. Happy gardening!

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circe-mediterranean-witch · 2 years

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Herbs for Greeks and Romans Deities

Bay Leaf - Daphne - Daphne's Garland

Marshmallow Root - Venus - Venus cold infusion tea

Lemon Balm - Diana - Diana's soothing tea

Honey - Mellona - Mellona's Honey Drops

Mugwort - Artemisia - Artemisia Antiseptic

Cinnamon - Aphrodite - Aphrodite's Ornaments

Calendula - Apollo - Apollo's oil

Violet - Venus - Venus ' Candy

Dandelion - Hekate - Hekate's Salve

Yarrow - Aphrodite - Aphrodite's Tincture

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999lcf · 6 months

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Calendula salve is one of the best homemade skin care remedies to have on hand. It is simple to make and has powerful benefits for the skin. It is gentle enough for the whole family to use, yet highly effective! Learn how to make this homemade calendula salve for dry skin, rashes, bug bites, minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.Due to all of these properties combined, calendula is one of the best plants that you can use to make an herbal salve! It is a favorite herb of many herbalists for this reason.

You can also use calendula flowers in creams, lotions bars, and soaps.

Calendula is easy to grow and one of the best herbs to have in your garden!

Learn more about growing and using calendula in this post: 10 Reasons to Grow Calendula for your Garden, Food, and Health.

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wortcunningwitch · 11 months

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Witchcraft for Dancers: A Masterpost

(part 1? we'll see)

as a ballet student and aspiring professional dancer, i've been experimenting for a while on using witchcraft to aid in success in my ballet career and help heal bruises, blisters, and other minor injuries. vice versa, i also use dance in my craft in many ways! this is a post compiling tips, tricks, recipes, and spells that combine dance and magic for my fellow dancer witches.

For a Dancer's Aches and Pains

disclaimer: injuries, especially severe ones, cannot be healed by magic alone! always see a physical therapist if you are experiencing pain aside from your usual soreness.

How to Make Calendula Salve - useful for dry skin, callouses, floor burn, minor scrapes/cuts, and more. the calendula plant is associated with solar magic, healing, and prosperity.

Epsom Salt - a common remedy for post-dance class swelling or soreness is to take an Epsom salt bath! Epsom salt can be found for a fairly cheap price at your local store, and pouring a little in your bathtub shouldn't take much effort/energy. in magic, salt is mainly used for cleansing and purification of a space, an object, or (in this case) one's body and energy.

Mugwort - a small tip i learned while studying West Country English folk magic was that inserting a little bit of fresh mugwort in your shoes helps to ward off fatigue while walking. i personally like to translate this to my dancing by putting some in my pointe shoes with the intent to keep away tiredness during classes and rehearsals.

A "Heal-All" Oil Recipe - one of mine! this is a multipurpose infused oil for use in healing spells and as an ointment. i have yet to test this one out, but you could use it to anoint places on your body that are sore or aching with the intent to heal.

Purification Balm for Self-Healing - this balm is directed more towards mental health and purifying one's energy. good mental health is a vital component of a person's overall health, and especially so for a dancer, because we're constantly comparing ourselves to our classmates/co-workers and striving for perfection. as the creator of this video said, it's beneficial to take a step back and assess your own wellbeing and energy before trying to fix anything else, which is something this balm is designed to help do. of course, because of the hydrating and nourishing ingredients that this balm contains, it can be used similarly to the calendula salve for burns, cuts, blisters, and callouses.

A Charm to Relieve Pain - another bit of West Country magic i learned recently. this one is perfect for relieving muscle pain, cramps, and soreness from dancing!

For Audition & Performance Nerves

disclaimer: if you feel that your anxiety is disabling or severely affecting you, please see a therapist or a psychiatrist before using magic. you may benefit from regular therapy sessions and anti-anxiety medicine if your mental health is suffering.

Lavender - lavender is a wonderful anti-anxiety herb! using a little roll-on lavender essential oil on my wrists before an audition or performance is my easiest go-to method to calm my nerves and clear my mind. if you're a tea-drinker, consider making some iced lavender tea to bring with you in a water bottle. if you have a green thumb, growing a lavender plant is great because you can 1) connect with it (talk to it as it's growing, etc.) and 2) take little sprigs of it and put them in your dance bag when needed.

Worry Stone River Spell - if you live by a creek or river, this is something you can do in the days leading up to your audition/performance if your nerves are overwhelming you.

Grounding yourself - one of my favorite ways to ground myself either during an audition or before a performance (in a warm-up class) is to put a lot of my energy and focus into the first few barre exercises the teacher gives, rather than worrying about the tougher combinations that are coming up. in a ballet audition, judges will often look for a dancer's musicality/technique/artistry in their plies and tendus. knowing this, i find it calming and useful to give my all to those combinations and establish my technique for the rest of the class.

Soothing Scrub - if you're like me and also get bad nerves after everything's done, especially while waiting on results from an audition, this shower scrub is a perfect way to cleanse yourself and calm down when you come home from dance.

Tiger's eye - tiger's eye crystals help with motivation, reassurance, confidence, and grounding. if you are able, i personally recommend purchasing a bracelet made of tiger's eye beads for convenience. if not, you can also carry a tiger's eye stone in your dance bag.

Amethyst - amethyst crystals are good for countering feelings of anxiety, as well as promoting mental clarity and wisdom.

Anti-anxiety sigils - some anti-anxiety and anti-stress sigils i've found online are here, here, here, here, and here. you can write down the ones that resonate, and if none do, there are a plethora of methods with which you can make your own! here is a good video on the creation of sigils. i suggest putting sigils in hidden pockets in your dance bag, writing them inside your dance shoes, drawing them on your wrists with oil, or drawing them in foundation on your face while doing stage makeup.

Anti-Anxiety Spell Jar - if you have a certain place where you store your dance supplies (either at home or in a locker at your studio), you can place this jar there to give your leotards, tights, and shoes a comforting magical energy.

For Success and Luck in Dance

Success Candle Spell - this is a great video to take inspiration from to build a candle spell for success! when i'm doing success workings for dance opportunities and audition outcomes, i like to personalize and specify them with dance-related sigils. the shape of one i made a while back resembled a sketch of a dancer, and the intent was specific to my goals.

Four-leaf clovers - a popular superstition that has ties in folk magic is the luck of finding a four-leaf clover. storing one of these in your dance bag is sure to bring good luck to your artistic endeavors!

Pointe shoes - a ballet dancer's pair of pointe shoes are incredibly important, and can be treated as a magical tool if you wish. nowadays, everything i do to a new pair of pointe shoes is infused with the intent of success and growth. when i sew the ribbons and elastics onto the shoes, i will often use knot magic when i reach the end of the thread. i usually sew my new shoes on a friday night, and leave them to charge with crystals on my altar overnight before wearing them for the several hours i dance on saturdays and sundays. (of course, you can find a way to do this that works with your personal schedule). when breaking them in, i visualize them molding to perfectly fit my feet and support the turns, jumps, and balances i will do while wearing them.

Color magic - if color magic is a part of your practice, i would encourage you to find ways to incorporate it into your stage makeup. if your studio/school doesn't have a uniform/is less strict with the uniform, you can do this with leotards/shirts as well. red, orange, green, and gold all have common associations with energy, motivation, luck, joy, and success in modern witchcraft.

Orange Peel Tea - while the original post wasn't specifically made with success in mind, this is still a great recipe because orange peels typically correspond with joy, good fortune, creativity, and solar magic.

that's all (that i can think of at the moment) for part 1! i might make a part 2 to this post depending on how useful people find it.

#my stuff #witchcraft #ballet witch #ballerina witch #dancer witch #witch tips #witchblr

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iminthetunnels · 11 months

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i bought this woman’s salves. it’s cleaver, goldenseal, echinacea, calendula, red clover, olive oil, infused with local beeswax. and she said “if u need any help with it, you can text me” i guess because i sat there and was speaking to her for a while LOL. she said she uses yarrow as an antihistamine. i was telling her oh, i use reishi as a natural antihistamine and she said oh my goodness!! i’m making that into a tincture rn!!! i did not know yarrow is a natural antihistamine. i love talking to herbalist. i love knowledge. i love women. god bless

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afitnessgoddess · 13 days

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Natural beeswax I bought from a farm co-op to make my brother eczema salve. I mixed it with mango butter and infused with herbal jojoba oil.

The herbs used was calendula, chamomile, sarsaparilla, plantain leaf, and burdock root. I added drops of Sweet Orange essential oil to make it smell good.

#holistic health #beeswax #skincare #eczema

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forageling · 8 months

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12 August 2023

Look at my grandma's calendulas this year!!

She's not fit enough anymore to take care of a big vegetable garden like she used to do for decades, so now she only has flowers in her garden

She said i was welcome to collect some, so i decided to dry a bunch to make an ointment or salve out of them in autumn

#foragecore #foragers #foraging #calendula #herbalism #herbalist

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ashantisgarden · 8 months

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Calendula Salve and Rosy Vanilla Love Oil are now out of stock. It will take a month or two to restock on more Calendula Salve, but the Rosy Vanilla Love Oil will be restocked next year. While you wait on these items, please check out what’s available in the sh0p. Every order comes with a gift. Business and engagement have also been slow online, so feel free to share this post, too. For more details on everything in the sh0p, you can find the l!nk in my bi0.

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#healing salves #herbal salves #infused oil #body oils #herbal blends #plant magic #plant medicine #flower medicine #flower magic #herbal remedies #herbal creations #love #self love #organic #all natural #homemade #ashanti's garden

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bigbighouse · 10 months

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calendula salve on my sunburn cocoa butter on my face strange home of sexual dreams from last night haunting me. a heart that weighs 1 billion tons and i am going. for a walk

#good morning

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brownpaperhag · 6 months

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can someone help me find my calendula salve i can’t remember where i put it. it’s in a little jar with a black cap it’s labelled calendula+lavender. ok thank u goodnight 👍🏽

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ramansaini1988 · 4 months

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Unlocking the Healing Power in Your Backyard: The Medicinal Garden Kit by Nicole Apelian, Ph.D

In a world dominated by fast-paced lifestyles and reliance on conventional medicine, the ancient wisdom of utilizing nature's remedies is often overlooked. Nicole Apelian, Ph.D., a mother, herbalist, survival skills instructor, and biologist, brings a powerful solution to the forefront with her Medicinal Garden Kit. This kit, born from Nicole's personal journey battling Multiple Sclerosis (MS), is a testament to the transformative potential of medicinal plants found right in your backyard.

The Backstory: From Wheelchair to Wilderness Survival

Nicole's incredible journey began when diagnosed with MS at the age of 29. Faced with limited relief from conventional treatments, she turned to the natural remedies cultivated in her backyard. Not only did she manage her MS symptoms, but she also thrived, showcasing her resilience on the History Channel's "Alone" survival show. Inspired by her experience, Nicole created the Medicinal Garden Kit to empower others to take control of their health naturally.

A Backyard Pharmacy: The Medicinal Garden Kit Unveiled

The Medicinal Garden Kit is a comprehensive solution, offering seeds for ten premium-quality herbs carefully selected by Nicole. The kit includes a bonus Herbal Medicinal Guide: From Seeds to Remedies, ensuring even beginners can transform these plants into various medicinal forms.

10 Medicinal Plants Unveiled: CTA and Product Information

1. Chicory – The Painkilling Plant:

- Quick Backyard Remedy: Add ground chicory root to coffee or tea for pain relief and digestive benefits.

- Garden Uses: Excellent soil builder.

- Explore the Chicory Salve, Coffee, and other remedies in the brochure.

2. Yarrow – The Backyard Wound Healer:

- Quick Backyard Remedy: Chew fresh yarrow leaf for toothache relief.

- Garden Uses: Attracts beneficial insects.

- Discover the Yarrow Tincture, Poultice, and more in the brochure.

3. California Poppy – Better Than Sleeping Pills:

- Quick Backyard Remedy: Make Sleep Tea for restorative sleep.

- Garden Uses: High pollen production attracts beneficial insects.

- Explore Deep Sleep Tincture, Analgesic Salve, and more in the brochure.

4. Marshmallow – The Digestive Powerhouse:

- Quick Backyard Remedy: Make a cold root infusion for a soothing effect on the digestive tract.

- Garden Uses: Attracts painted lady butterflies and native pollinators.

- Discover Cold Root Infusion, Stomach Tea, and other remedies in the brochure.

5. Chamomile – The Natural Antibiotic:

- Quick Backyard Remedy: Add leaves to a warm bath for relaxation.

- Garden Uses: Known as "The Gardener’s Doctor."

- Explore Chamomile Compresses, Infused Chamomile Oil, and more in the brochure.

6. Evening Primrose – Skin and Nerves Remedy:

- Quick Backyard Remedy: Crush leaves or roots for a healing poultice.

- Garden Uses: Attracts hawk moths, butterflies, and bumblebees.

Discover Infused Evening Primrose Oil, Evening Primrose Tea, and more in the brochure.

7. Lavender – The Perennial Anti-Inflammatory Herb:

- Quick Backyard Remedy: Use fresh lavender in a pouch for a calming pillow.

- Garden Uses: Repels bugs and pests.

- Explore Lavender Sleep Tincture, Lavender Oil, and more in the brochure.

8. Echinacea – The Immunity Plant:

- Quick Backyard Remedy: Make a hot decoction for immune support.

- Garden Uses: Helps keep plants moist and prevents weed growth.

- Discover Immune-Stimulating Echinacea Tincture, Antiseptic Mouthwash, and more in the brochure.

9. Calendula – The Herb for Dark Times:

- Quick Backyard Remedy: Make a salve for wounds, burns, and insect bites.

- Garden Uses: Moves lymphatic fluid and cleanses the lymphatic system.

- Explore Calendula Salve, Calendula Tea, and more in the brochure.

Conclusion: Transform Your Backyard into a Healing Oasis

Nicole Apelian's Medicinal Garden Kit offers more than just seeds; it provides the tools to reconnect with nature's healing power. Transform your backyard into a sanctuary of well-being, ensuring you have access to natural remedies in times of need. Embrace the ancient wisdom of herbal medicine and take charge of your health with the Medicinal Garden Kit today.

Purchase the Medicinal Garden Kit now and embark on your journey to natural healing. Your backyard pharmacy awaits!

#garden #gardenkit #ava gardner #gardendesign #gardendreams #garden decor

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salagauno · 8 months

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The Complete Medicinal Garden Kit: Cultivate Nature’s Healing Power

Welcome to “The Complete Medicinal Garden Kit: Cultivate Nature’s Healing Power.” In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a journey to create your very own medicinal garden, where you’ll learn how to cultivate, harvest, and utilize a diverse range of plants for their healing properties. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just beginning, this kit will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to harness the therapeutic potential of plants and herbs.

Chapter 1: The Healing Power of Plants

Understanding the historical significance of medicinal gardens

Exploring the science behind herbal medicine

Recognizing the benefits of cultivating a medicinal garden

Chapter 2: Planning Your Medicinal Garden

Selecting the right location and soil for optimal plant growth

Designing your garden layout for functionality and aesthetics

Choosing plants based on their medicinal properties and compatibility

Chapter 3: Essential Gardening Techniques

Mastering the basics of soil preparation, planting, and watering

Nurturing your plants through proper care and maintenance

Implementing organic and sustainable gardening practices

Chapter 4: Cultivating Medicinal Herbs

Growing popular medicinal herbs such as lavender, chamomile, and peppermint

Exploring lesser-known herbs with powerful healing potential

Understanding the growing requirements of different herbs

Chapter 5: Trees and Shrubs with Medicinal Uses

Incorporating trees like elderberry, birch, and willow into your garden

Cultivating shrubs with medicinal bark, leaves, or berries

Learning about tree and shrub propagation techniques

Chapter 6: Healing Flowers and Their Uses

Planting flowers like calendula, echinacea, and yarrow for medicinal purposes

Exploring the diverse ways flowers can be used in herbal medicine

Harvesting and preserving the medicinal compounds of flowers

Chapter 7: Harvesting and Processing Medicinal Plants

Knowing when and how to harvest different parts of plants for maximum potency

Drying, infusing, and extracting medicinal compounds

Creating tinctures, teas, salves, and other herbal preparations

Chapter 8: Creating a Balanced Medicinal Garden

Designing a garden that supports biodiversity and ecosystem health

Implementing companion planting for pest control and nutrient balance

Maintaining a symbiotic relationship between your garden and local wildlife

Chapter 9: Ailments and Herbal Remedies

Building your knowledge of common health concerns and their herbal solutions

Crafting personalized herbal remedies for yourself and your loved ones

Understanding the importance of consulting with healthcare professionals

Chapter 10: Beyond the Garden: Integrating Herbal Medicine

Incorporating herbal medicine into your daily life

Exploring the world of herbal cosmetics, skincare, and aromatherapy

Sharing your knowledge and passion for medicinal plants with others

Conclusion: Congratulations on completing “The Complete Medicinal Garden Kit: Cultivate Nature’s Healing Power.” By now, you’ve acquired the skills and insights needed to create and maintain a thriving medicinal garden. As you continue to explore the world of herbal medicine, remember the profound connection between nature and well-being. Your garden is not just a collection of plants but a sanctuary of healing and growth. Embrace the journey and let the power of medicinal plants enrich your life and the lives of those around you.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of healing and discovery? The time has come to transform your outdoor space into a flourishing oasis of wellness with “The Complete Medicinal Garden Kit: Cultivate Nature’s Healing Power.” Start your journey today and:

Nurture Nature’s Gifts: Learn the art of cultivating and harnessing the healing power of plants, from traditional herbs to lesser-known treasures.

Create Your Healing Haven: Design a medicinal garden that not only enhances your well-being but also contributes to the health of the environment.

Craft Personalized Remedies: Empower yourself with the knowledge to create herbal remedies tailored to your needs, providing natural solutions for everyday ailments.

Connect with a Community: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for herbal medicine and gardening. Share experiences, tips, and inspiration.

Enrich Your Life: Embrace the transformative potential of nature by incorporating herbal medicine into your daily routine, skincare, and more.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to cultivate wellness, deepen your connection with nature, and make a positive impact on your health and the world around you. Order your copy of “The Complete Medicinal Garden Kit: Cultivate Nature’s Healing Power” today and begin your journey towards a greener, healthier, and more vibrant life.

#health and wellness #health #healty

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originalworldbeauty · 7 months

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Original World Beauty Launches A New Line For Clean Beauty Lovers With Phytonutrients For The Face and Body.

[Westlake Village, CA. October 6th, 2023] – Original World Beauty, a new brand committed to producing high-quality, nutrient-rich skincare, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new collection for the face and body. The line of products is generated around powerful antioxidants and vitamin-rich ingredients, their plant-based oils and serums are sourced from all corners of the globe and expertly handcrafted to fit perfectly with modern-day lifestyles.

The New Collection Features:

The innovative Luster Antioxidant Face Oil and the ceramide-rich Timeless Body Oil.

Luster features the anti-aging Phyto-Retinol Bakuchiol, the potent antioxidant Astaxanthin, the soothing properties of green tea, hibiscus flower, and calendula extract with pomegranate oil, rosehip, black cumin, and squalane. Luster promotes a radiant and youthful complexion by boosting cell turnover, providing protection against damaging environmental factors, smooths the appearance of fine lines, and improves hyperpigmentation. Each bottle is thoughtfully blended to provide customers with a luxurious and effective skincare experience.

Timeless Body Oil is a blend of antioxidants and ceramide-rich oils such as Plum, Jojoba, and Oat with Goji Berry extract. It provides a deep moisturizing experience while helping reinforce the skin's natural barrier, leaving it feeling incredibly soft and glowing. The scent is delightfully sweet, and the oil can be used as a fine mist or slow-releasing pump for the body and hair.

Alongside Luster Face Oil and Timeless Body Oil, Original World Beauty offers a range of other organic oil serums to cater to various skincare needs.

Argan Oil Serum with Vitamin C: formulated to brighten and nourish the skin.

Castor and Pumpkin Oil: for lashes, eyebrows, and hair designed to boost and strengthen hair follicles.

Beard Boost with Sandalwood: A beard oil to moisturize and promote the growth of the beard.

Dragon’s Blood Salve: One of the most interesting, exotic, and underrated raw ingredient. Directly from the Amazon Rainforest, this dark brownish-red resin turns into a white paste with an abundance of healing properties.

Ludy Hill, founder and CEO of Original World Beauty, stated:

"We are thrilled to launch our new face and body collection created with phytonutrients. We believe in the enormous importance of antioxidants and their crucial role in maintaining the health of our body and skin. Our products help the user move toward optimal skin through essential nutrients without any harmful additives, irritants, or fillers. We've tailored our formulas to suit all skin types, by using only non-comedogenic ingredients, ensuring that everyone can experience the transformative benefits of our products.”

About Original World Beauty:

Original World Beauty utilizes the advances of science and Earth’s raw materials to produce its skincare range. All their products are cruelty-free, handcrafted, and produced in small batches to ensure freshness and quality.

Media Contact:

Ludy Hill

[email protected]

310-261-7276

#phytonutrients

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