Because that last post got me thinking about it:
- Herbalism is an entirely unregulated profession
- Anyone can call themselves an herbalist with no qualifications at all
- Herbal “schools” are also largely unregulated
- Many witchcraft books on herbalism, even some popular ones, are created by the author just googling “(plant) magic” and citing whatever random blogspot post they find first.
- The medicinal effects of many, if not most, herbs touted for medicinal purposes have not been proven. Homeopathy defies every principle established by science and medicine and does not work.
Some herbs can kill if you touch them. Countless others can cause irreparable organ damage if ingested in medicinal amounts. Yes, even the ones safe for culinary use. Yes, even “safe” homeopathic dilutions.
Research this shit like your life depends on it, because it does.
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I am a fucking hedge and garden witch. I like outside. I dance in the rain and have tea in the garden.
I also get a sunburn in five minutes. And, if the itchy bumps on my legs and torso are any indication, am ALLERGIC TO GRASS NOW (thank the gods my dad has non-benadryl antihistamines)
fml
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she's a ten but ultimately she's in alternate universe sipping warm cup of tea reading poetries to match her soul while the breeze within the wintry rain kiss her burnt cheeks.
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∘₊✽───────────✽₊∘
Greg - OTGW
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🐸 🫖 🐸 / 🫖 🐸 🫖 / 🐸 🫖 🐸
☆ Star fact: The average star is between
1 and 10 billion years old :0
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"Değmeyen şeyler var hayatta; Üzülmeye değmeyen ayrılıklar, düşünmeye değmeyen Anılar, konuşmaya bile değmeyen İnsanlar gibi..."
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Sunshine yellow
Lemon tea (with lemon balm, too!)
And black-eyed susans blooming wildly
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Just planted some seeds for chamomile, lavender, peppermint, and chives. Excited to see how they grow and to use them in the kitchen!
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Short personal notes on lemon balm in witchcraft
Interesting historical facts: lemon balm was used by the beekeepers of the ancient Temples of Artemis who grew it so that the sacred bees would stay satisfied and remain in their hives. According to folk polish beliefs, lemon balm is the remedy to numerous physical ailments as it is believed to relieve pain, as well as being a powerful man-attracting herb girls would carry around to find a lover. Thanks to its nerve-calming effect, it was a pretty popular medicinal herb before and during the middle ages, when it was mixed to wine in order to lift someone’s spirits. Herbalists would even refer to it as the “elixir of life”.
When it comes to gardening, lemon balm is one tough cookie. It’s extremely tenacious and WILL take over the garden if you don’t discipline it. That’s why I personally prefer to grow it in its own separate pot. It’s better kept in a spot that catches some shade and doesn’t stay exposed to the sun all day long. If you only recently started to grow it, you were probably startled by its intense fragrance. Lemon balm does have a strong scent! Very fresh, very citrus-y. Its taste is just as keen, which is why it’s a popular way to flavor tea. Since its spiritual associations are mainly tied to healing, I tend to drink lemon balm tea when I have a headache or stomachache. Its calming qualities also make it a great bedside drink. However, it’s been reported that excessive, long-term consumption of lemon balm can induce higher body temperature, dizziness and stomach pains. It’s generally agreed upon that it also soothes sorrow, anxiety and grief, but when targeting such ailments, I prefer to use it in spells instead of plain tea, especially if I’m seeking a long-term solution. Dried and ground, it mixes well in any happiness, grief or stress-relief spellcraft.
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