#Iris catnip tea

[lluvioscatniptea]

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[talesfromsiteredacted]

SCP: Special Craft Projects

A list of weird requests I've had for various things on site. Some from staff, some from our residents. And one from a kitten, via his human spokesperson.

035 once asked me to do some calligraphy for him. He wanted a quote in copperplate, bright red ink. The quote? "Have you considered the possibility that it is, in fact, your fault?" To be sent to 079. Request denied on order of O5.

682 once asked me for a hat. Granted, he looked really cute with his yellow bobble hat last winter. Next winter... he gets a matching hat and scarf.

Dr. Gears asked me to do some diagrams for him... for an Indian motorcycle engine. Not my best, but they still hang in the lobby to his office.

Dr. Clef keeps asking me for a lei. Not sure if he's teasing me.

053 has a standing order for cookies once a week, for her tea parties with 682 and 999. Did not know jellybean cookies were a thing, but they are now!

Agent Strelnikof asked me to make some toys for Niko. Wound up making a few, ranging from little hacky sack things filled with cellophane to a catnip banana. The cheese pillow was a hit though, it was a block of swiss with hidden little treat pockets where the holes were. Niko sleeps on it.

Abel asked me for a crochet sheep. With a sword. Wound up creating a weirdly cute Link/sheep mix plushie.

Origami shoes. Just... how? Why? And how much of the wacky lettuce led to this one?

Hand Drawn Cassie once asked me to draw her ice skating. That was fun.

Cain asked me to crochet him a cactus. A six foot tall cactus, with flowers. Still debating on that one.

A Mario chain chomp, with chain.

Another 035 calligraphy request: "Already disturbed, just go away already!" This one I gave into. It's on the outside of his door on days he can't be bothered.

049 requested a couple of signs himself. First, a dual sided plaque with the classic Doctor is in/out, and then... Autopsy in progress, please do not disturb.

Several people have asked me to crochet scarves, hats, toys... but only Leonard "Lenny the Letch" O'Hare would ask me to make him a hooker. Denied. In fact... Clef and I laughed him right out of the boss' office on that one.

A sailboat. Full sized. How?

Two goldfish, real size. Granted, used embroidery floss.

Got asked to draw a few NSFW things of certain anomalies. Denied. First... 076-2 and 073 are my brothers. Iris is my sister. Not biologically, but that is a line I do not cross. Second... not my style. Third... Abel doesn't like you, Karin. At all.

Dr. Iceberg asked me to bake him a pecan pie once. Not all that weird, but Iceberg doesn't really ask for a lot, or often. He said it was almost as good as his mom's. I call that high praise indeed.

Since Clef found out I can cook, I get weekly requests for cheesecake. I'm running out of recipes! Another unexpected hit: lemon cake.

343 asked me to make him a door sign. Nothing fancy, just "Please wipe your feet". Granted.

Geoff, one of our elevator guys, asked me to crochet him a mini Chris Redfield. Gave him a matched set of Redfields, after all can't break up siblings, right?

A Tetris themed afghan, for Agent Markovich. Iris wanted a surprise for his birthday. That was a fun challenge.

Used to muck about making my own dice for RPGs. I had to stop due to getting headaches. That... and the last dice I made, an eyebleeding neon tie dye nightmare set for Dr. Bright. Never. Again.

Dr. Glass asked me for some ink blots, like the psych test ones. He also asked me to do some garden landscapes for him. Both are framed, landscapes in the lobby. The ink blots are at his apartment.

Clown shoes. Nope, I do not think so.

Golf clubs. Not kidding. Had to say no on that one.

A life size version of 999. I'm thinking about it. Maybe as Evie's Yule gift this year.

Origami grenades. How are those even supposed to work, Clef?

A cape. Hey, anything you need, Cactus Man.

A ball gag. Yes, for Dr. Bright. Denied. Just order from Adam & Eve, Dr. Rights! Or... 100 mph tape.

Shotgun cozies. Didn't even know such things existed.

Wizard's hat, blue velvet, with hidden pockets. Eobard, my man... those things never stay on, plus I am not a hatmaker! What's wrong with a hood?

106 asked me for a skeleton once. It's almost done, just gotta assemble Mr. Squishybones. Once I figure out how.

A mini version of 682. Yes, it was for 053, Evie. She sleeps with it.

A voodoo doll of Dr. Gears. Not for pins, though... 166 wanted to hug it, so maybe he'd cheer up a little. Clef thought it was cute, granted. No signs it's working yet though.

Voodoo doll of Dr. Clef. I did make one, but since it was intended for bad purposes... that went to 166 too. Clef has been less edgy since, so maybe it works?

Mikell Bright once asked me to make a few pieces of jewelry for him. Nothing fancy, just a chainmaille bracelet for Claire and a necklace for one of his lady companions. Took me a few weeks, but in the end it was good enough. The damn bracelet was worse, that was supposed to be almost like a bracer. I no longer do chainmaille.

035 asked for a bubblegum pink crochet bikini. Managed to talk him out of it. Dr. Gears thanked me for that. Weird Thursday, but that's the Foundation for you.

A cup of coffee. With googly eyes. Dr. Glass has him on his bookcase in his office, calls him Dr. Java. Cute, but also good for getting younger patients to open up.

And finally... yet another rejected Karin Moritana request: photorealistic nude blanket of Abel. Nope. Nope. Nope. That is a giant nope, and yes... I did make her go see Dr. Glass about her obsession with my brother. Clearly, homegirl needs help.

[violettadecalda]

Elements: Water Edition

About the water element: The water element has much to do with emotions, healing, and the subconscious mind. Like water, emotions are fluid and ever-changing. Some other common themes attributed to or represented by water are courage, cleansing, fertility, sleep, psychic abilities, and self-reflection.

Water in magic: water is often used as a form of cleansing, and is also common in magical workings having to do with love, friendship, and dreams. Rainwater, snow water, rosewater, dew, hail water, sea water, river water and even blessed water are all commonly used. Water may be sprinkled, splashed, or bathed in as needed in spells. Ritual baths are quite common. Submerging something in water can help to banish or release it, similar to burning it. Some witches will run water over sigils as a means to activate them.

Forms of water include: Liquid water, ice, water vapor, snow.

Some water spirits include: Undines and mermaids.

Color: Blue

Direction: West

Tools: Goblet, chalice, cauldron, mirror.

Tarot suit: Cups

Zodiac signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

Symbol:

Water in daily life: It's no secret that we all need water to survive, and that we take in water all day every day, whether we drink it directly or recieve it through food and other drinks. In fact, the human body is over 70% water. In other aspects of life, sometimes it is rainy, snowy, foggy, or just humid outside. Sometimes we go to the lake, the beach, the river, the creek, the pool, even the water park. It all depends on what is in your area, but regardless of what is there, it is known that many people experience a call towards bodies of water and water itself. Most people will tell you that they take baths to relax, they get all their great ideas im the shower, or that the worst part of a shower is getting out. Many people have known the peace of floating on the calm surface of a large enough body of water. Even kissing, really, is an exchange of water.

Water in the home: On the more obvious side of things, a home usually has showers, bathtubs, sinks, and even toilets to bring water into their daily lives in some way. Less obvious is mirrors, which are a symbol of water. Some people will have small, decorative fountains in their homes. Some will have a humidifier in their room. Others will have a duck pond outside. These are all sources of the water element. A daily act that usually uses the element of water is cleaning. Cleansings in general are associated with water, but chores like cleaning household appliances, mopping, and doing the dishes all use water directly.

Water in the kitchen: Boiling, blanching, poaching, and braising are all cooking methods that utilise the element of water. However, there are also many foods that are associated with the water element. These include~

Apples, avocadoes, bananas, blackberries, cabbage, capers, cauliflower, cranberries, celery, lentils, limes, cherry, coconut, cucumber, grape, lemon, lettuce, soy milk, sesame oil, safflower oil, coconut oil, papaya, peach, pear, strawberry, mozzarella, goat's milk, feta cheese, cottage cheese, bleu cheese, tamarind, tomato, vanilla, apricot, butter, fish, octopus, shellfish, butternut squash, white wine, apple cider vinegar, milk, plums, pomegranates, sugar, sweet potatoes, zucchini, agave syrup, seaweed, melons, tea, raspberries, and of course regular drinking water.

Herbs associated with water: Aloe, camphor*, magnolia*, yew*, camellia*, birch, cardamom, salt, catnip, chamomile, wolfsbane*, sweet pea*, sandalwood*, elder*, gardenia, geranium, hibiscus, poppy*, periwinkle*, jasmine, licorice, lilac, lily*, myrrh*, morning glory*, ivy*, iris*, hyacinth*, lobelia*, lotus, mustard, myrtle*, hemlock*, foxglove*, eucalyptus*, passionflower, rose, skullcap, spearmint, daisy*, daffodil*, belladonna*, slippery elm*, tansy*, thyme, valerian, violet, willow, wintergreen*, yarrow.

Stones associated with water: Aquamarine, blue tourmaline, pearl, coral, blue topaz, flourite.

Animals associated with water: Whale, dolphin, turtle, fish, swan, frog, cat, crab.

Incense: Lotus, sandalwood, myrrh, mugwort, vanilla, violet, jasmine, raspberry, hibiscus.

Water on the altar ideas: A bowl or cup of water, a chalice, a bowl of sea salt, a seashell, seaglass, blue ribbons or cloth.

Divination with the water element: Scrying bowls; scrying mirrors.

Water work for spoonies:

Keep a humidifier in your home

Use blue pillowcases, blankets, sheets, curtains, or wall decorations

Wear something blue

Decorate with blue ribbons

Keep a bowl of water out

Take a bath, wash your face, or just use a mister on yourself

*Some herbs are unsafe or even deadly to ingest and can be dangerous to use. ALWAYS do research.

Sources:

[baileyreaper]

"I'm sorry for pulling your ears, Mr. Reaper. I thought it was a headband..." Iris said when she returned to the Prosecutor's Office. "Here, I blended this tea for you, as an apology." She looks genuinely remorseful as she offers Barok the tin of leaves, yet there's some anticipation, as well. (It's catnip tea, and Iris wants to see what might happen.)

There's something rather... off here. He doesn't quite know what it is, perhaps the look of thinly veiled mischief in the young girl's eyes or the way her hand ever so slightly trembles as she offers the tin of tea.

Of course, Barok can never discount the possibility that his face is the thing that's making the other person nervous (it's a constant casualty of his unwavering stare) –– but given his present company and how un-threatened she usually is around him, he doubts this is a natural reaction to his presence.

"What's in the tea, Iris?" he asks in a tone that gives no room for worming away from the question. Thankfully, given the present company, he could at the very least discount 'poison' from the list of things that the tea might have been spiked with...

[vvitchy-things]

Herb List - WIP

I’m updating this with the names of the plants and adding the meanings as I have time, don’t worry.

A

Acacia - meditation

Acacia (Gum Arabic) - friendship, love, protection, psychic abilities, wisdom

Aconite (Wolfsbane/Monkshood) - invisibility, protection, spirit work

Acorn - courage, fertility, luck, manifestation/power

Adam & Eve Root - 

Adder’s Tongue - 

African Violet

Agar-Agar - attraction

Agrimony - 

Ague - 

Alder - 

Alfalfa

Alkanet - 

Allspice - money drawing, business success

Allspice (Pimento)

Almond - 

Aloe - cleansing

Althea Root - 

Amaranth - 

Amber - 

Ambergris - 

Anise - 

Anise Seeds - 

Angelica - attraction, cleansing/purification, cursing, divination, energy, healing, meditation, protection, spell-breaking, success, wisdom

Apple - 

Apricot - 

Arnica Flowers - 

Arrow Root - 

Ash - 

Asafoetida - 

Aspen - 

Avocado - 

Azalea - 

B

Bachelor’s Buttons - 

Balm of Gilead  - 

Balm of Gilead Tears - 

Balsam - 

Bamboo - 

Banana - 

Banyan - 

Barley - 

Basil - peace & happiness

Bat’s Head Root

Bay Laurel

Bay Leaves - protection

Bayberry - 

Beans - 

Bee Pollen

Beech - 

Beef - 

Beet - 

Beetroot - 

Belladonna - 

Belladonna (Nightshade) - 

Benzoin - 

Bergamot - 

Betel Nut - 

Bilberry Bark (Huckleberry) - 

Bindweed - 

Birch - 

Bistort - 

Black Cohosh - 

Black Haw - 

Black Haw (Devil’s Shoestring)

Black Pepper - 

Black Salt - 

Black Walnut - 

Blackberry - 

Blackberry Root - 

Bladderwrack - 

Bladderwrack (Kelp) - 

Blessed Thistle - 

Blessed Thistle (Holy Thistle) - 

Bloodroot - 

Blowball - 

Blue Cohosh - 

Blue Violet - 

Bluebell - 

Bluebery - 

Boneset - 

Borage (Starflower) - 

Brimstone (Sulfur Powder) - 

Broccoli - 

Broom - 

Brussel Sprouts - 

Buchu

Buckeye (Horse Chestnut) - 

Buckthorn - 

Buckwheat - 

Burdock - 

Butcher’s Broom - 

C

Cabbage - 

Cactus - 

Calamus - 

Calendula - 

Calendula Flower - 

Camphor - 

Caraway - 

Cardamom - 

Carnation - 

Carob - 

Carrot - 

Cascara - 

Cascara Sagrada - 

Cashew - 

Cassia - 

Catnip - 

Cauliflower - 

Cayenne Pepper - 

Cedar - 

Celandine - 

Celery - 

Celery/Celery Seed - 

Centaury - 

Chamomile - luck, cleansing

Cherry - 

Cherry Bark - 

Chervil - 

Chestnut - 

Chia - 

Chickweed - 

Chicory - 

Chili Pepper - 

Chili Powder - 

Chives - 

Chrysanthemum - 

Cilantro - 

Cinnamon - 

Cinquefoil - 

Citronella - 

Clary Sage - 

Clove - 

Clover - friendship & health

Cloves - 

Club Moss - 

Coconut - 

Coffee - 

Coltsfoot - 

Columbine - 

Comfrey - 

Copal - 

Coriander - 

Corn - 

Cotton - 

Cowslip - 

Cramp Bark - 

Cranberry - 

Crowfoot - 

Cucumber - 

Culver’s Root - 

Cumin - 

Curry - 

Cyclamen - 

Cypress - 

D

Daffodil - 

Daisy - 

Damiana - passion

Dandelion - psychic, second sight

Dandelion Leaf - 

Dandelion Leaf/Root - 

Dandelion Root - 

Dates - 

Datura - 

Deer’s Tongue - 

Devil’s Bit - 

Devil’s Bone Root - 

Devil’s Claw - 

Dill - 

Dittany - 

Dittany of Crete - 

Dogbane - 

Dogwood - 

Dragon’s Blood - 

E

Ebony - 

Echinacea - 

Egg - 

Eggplant - 

Elder - 

Elecampane - 

Elm - 

Endives - 

Eucalyptus - 

Evening Primrose - 

Eyebright - 

F

False Unicorn Root - 

Fennel - 

Fenugreek - 

Fern - 

Feverfew - 

Fig - 

Figwort - 

Fish - 

Flax - 

Flax Seed - 

Fleabane - 

Foxglove - 

Frangipani - 

Frankincense - 

Fumitory - 

Fumitory (Earth Smoke) - 

G

Galangal - 

Galangal Root - 

Gardenia - 

Garlic - 

Gentian - 

Geranium - 

Ginger - 

Ginkgo Biloba - 

Ginseng - 

Goldenrod - 

Goldenseal - 

Goosegrass - 

Gorse - 

Grains - 

Grapefruit - 

Grapes - 

Green Pepper - 

Guava - 

H

Ham - 

Hawthorn - 

Hay - 

Hazel - 

Hazelnut - 

Heather - 

Heliotrope - 

Hemlock - 

Henbane - 

Henna - 

Hibiscus - 

Hickory - 

High John the Conqueror - 

Holly - 

Holy Thistle - 

Honey - 

Honeydew - 

Honeysuckle - 

Hops - 

Horehound - 

Horseradish - 

Huckleberry - 

Hyacinth - 

Hydrangea - 

Hyssop - 

I

Indian Paintbrush - 

Iris - 

Iris Root - 

Iris Root (Orris Root) - 

Irish Moss - 

Ivy - 

J

Jasmine - 

Jezebel Root - 

Job’s Tears - 

Juniper - 

K

Kava Kava - 

Kelp - 

Kiwi - 

Knotweed - 

Kola Nut - 

Kumquat - 

L

Lady Slipper - 

Lady’s Matle - 

Larch - 

Larkspur - 

Laurel - 

Lavender - passion, sleep

Leek - 

Lemon - 

Lemon Balm - 

Lemon Verbena - 

Lemon Verbena (Vervain) - 

Lemongrass - 

Lettuce - 

Licorice - 

Lily - 

Lily of the Valley - 

Lime - 

Linden - 

Liverwort - 

Lobelia - 

Lotus - 

Lotus Root - 

Lovage - 

Lucky Hand - 

Lucky Hand (Orchid Root) - 

Lucky Hand Root (Orchid Root) - 

M

Mace - 

Magnolia - 

Magnolia Flowers - 

Maidenhair - 

Maidenhair Flowers - 

Mandarin - 

Mandrake - 

Mango - 

Maple - 

Marigold - 

Marjoram - 

Marshmallow - 

Marshmallow Root - 

Mastic - 

Meadowsweet - 

Melon - 

Mesquite - 

Milk Thistle - 

Mimosa - 

Mint - 

Mistletoe - 

Moonwort - 

Morning Glory - 

Moss - 

Motherwort - 

Mugwort - psychics

Mulberry - 

Mullein - 

Mushrooms - 

Musk - 

Mustard - 

Mustard Seed - 

Myrrh - 

Myrtle - 

N

Narcissus - 

Nectarine - 

Nutmeg - good luck

Nuts - 

O

Oak - 

Oak Moss - 

Oats - 

Oatstraw - 

Oleander - 

Olive - 

Olive Leaf - 

Onion - 

Orange - 

Orange Blossom (Neroli) - 

Orchid - 

Oregano - 

Orris Root - 

Orris Root Powder - 

P

Palm - 

Pansy - 

Papaya - 

Paprika - 

Papyrus - 

Parsley - 

Passion Flower - 

Passion Fruit - 

Patchouli - 

Pea - 

Peach - 

Peanut - 

Pear - 

Peat Moss - 

Pecan - 

Pennyroyal - 

Peony - 

Peppermint - 

Periwinkle - 

Persimmon - 

Pikaki - 

Pimpernel - 

Pine - 

Pine Nut - 

Pineapple - 

Plantain - 

Plum - 

Plumeria - 

Pokeroot - 

Pokeweed - 

Pomegranate - 

Poppy - 

Poppy Seed - 

Pork - 

Potato - 

Prickly Ash Bark - 

Prune - 

Pumpkin Seed - 

Q

Quassia - 

Quince - 

R

Radish - 

Ragweed - 

Raisins - 

Raspberry - 

Raspberry Leaf - 

Red Clover - 

Red Pepper - 

Red Willow Bark - 

Rhubarb - 

Rice - 

Rose - 

Rose Hips - 

Rosemary - powerful guardian

Rose Petals - love, romance, good luck for endeavors of the heart

Rowan - 

Rue - 

Rye - 

S

Safflower - 

Saffron - 

Sage - 

Sagebrush - 

Sandalwood - 

Sasparilla - 

Sassafras - 

Saw Palmetto - 

Sea Salt - 

Sesame - 

Sesame Seed - 

Shave Grass - 

Sheep Sorrel - 

Skullcap - 

Skunk Cabbage - 

Slippery Elm - 

Snakeroot - 

Snapdragon - 

Solomon’s Seal - 

Solomon’s Seal Root - 

Southern Wood - 

Sow Thistle - 

Spanish Moss - 

Spearmint - 

Spiderwort - 

Spinach - 

Squaw Vine - 

Squill - 

Squill Root - 

St. John’s Wort - 

Star Anise - 

Stinging Nettle - 

Strawflower - 

Strawberry - 

Sugarcane - 

Sumac - 

Summer Savory - 

Sunflower - 

Sweet Bugle - 

Sweet Pea - 

Sweetgrass - 

Sycamore - 

T

Tangerine - 

Tansy - 

Taragon - 

Tea Leaves - 

Thistle - 

Thyme - luck, peace & prosperity

Toadflax - 

Tobacco - 

Tomato - 

Tonka Bean - 

Tormentil - 

True Unicorn Root - 

Tuberose - 

Turmeric - 

Turnip - 

U

Uva Ursi - 

V

Valerian - 

Vanilla - 

Venus Fly Trap - 

Vetiver - 

Vinegar - 

Violet - 

W

Walnut - 

Watercress - 

Wheat - 

White Willow Bark - 

Wild Cherry Bark - 

Willow - 

Wintergreen - 

Wisteria - 

Witch Hazel - 

Witches Burr - 

Witches Grass (Dog Grass) - 

Wood Aloe - 

Wood Betony - 

Woodruff - 

Wormwood (Absinthe) - 

Y

Yams - 

Yarrow - 

Yarrow Flower - 

Yellow Dock - 

Yellow Pepper - 

Yerba Mate - 

Yerba Santa - 

Yew - 

Ylang Ylang - 

Yohimbe Bark - 

Yucca - 

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Created: 10/01/2019

Last Updated: 10/03/2019

[noonetosmilefor]

Flower asks.

Thank you once more, @uneven-odds. <3

Alisons: Sexuality? - Straight.

Amaranth: Pronouns/Gender? - Her.

Amaryllis: Birthday? - 11th of July.

Anemone: Favorite flower? - Tulip.

Angelonia: Favorite t.v. show? - Stranger Things.

Arum-Lily: What’s the farthest you’d go for a stranger? - As far as saving their life without risking mine.

Aster: What’s one of your favorite quotes? - “Nothing in the world can trouble you as much as your own thoughts.”

Aubrieta: Favorite drink? - Tea.

Baby’s Breath: Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? - No.

Balsam Fir: Have you ever been in love? - Yes.

Baneberries: Favorite song? - Currently Lost by Dermot Kennedy. (Or literally the whole album.)

Basket of Gold: Describe your family. - Close, open-minded, strong, supporting. (I love them!)

Beebalm: Do you have a best friend? Who is it? - Yes. Her name is Iris and we’ve know each other for 9 years already and I love her so so much! 

Begonia: Favorite color? - Blue.

Bellflower: Favorite animal? - Horses.

Bergenia: Are you a morning or night person? - Night person.

Black-Eyed Susan: If you could be any animal for a day, what would it be? - Eagle.

Bloodroots: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? - Veterinarian. 

Bluemink: What are your thoughts on children? - I’m not a big fan of children but if a child smiles at me, you sure as hell can bet that I’d smile right back at them.

Blazing Stars: What are you afraid of? Is there a reason why? - Losing loved ones, well it’s self-explaining.

Borage: Give a random fact about your childhood. - It really was a safe and carefree childhood and I had everything and everyone I needed.

Bugleherb: How would you spend your last day on Earth? - Hiking to my favorite place and reading my favorite book.

Buttercup: Relationship Status? - Single.

Camelia: If you could visit anywhere, where would you want to go? - New Zealand.

Candytufts: When do you feel most loved? - Whenever I’m with people who love and accept me the way I am.

Canna: Do you have any tattoos? - Nope.

Canterbury Bells: Do you have any piercings? - No.  

California Poppy: Height? - 5′9″.

Cardinal Flower: Do you believe in ghosts? - Yes.

Carnation: What are you currently wearing? - Just a t-shirt.

Catnip: Have you ever slept with a nightlight? - Yes, as a child.

Chives: Who was the last person you hugged? - My sister.

Chrysanthemum: Who’s the last person you kissed? - Someone I don’t want to kiss again.

Cock’s Comb: Favorite font? - Don’t really have one.

Columbine: Are you tired? - Kinda.

Common Boneset: What are you looking forward to? - Winter.

Coneflower: Dream job? - My job right now.

Crane’s-Bill: Introvert or extrovert? - Inbetweenie.

Crocus: Have you ever been in love? - Yes.

Crown Imperial: What’s the farthest you would go for someone you care about? - Far FAR and beyond.

Cyclamen: Did you have a favorite stuffed animal as a child? What was it? - Yes, a white tiger.

Daffodil: What’s your zodiac sign? - Cancer.

Dahlia: Have you done anything worth remembering? - I don’t think so..

Daisy: What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment? - Being myself and self-confident.

Daylily: What would you do if your parents didn’t like your partner(s)? - Well I never thought about that haha.

Dendrobium: Who is the last person that you said “I love you” to? - To someone I don’t want to be reminded about.

False Goat’s Beard: What is something you are good at? - Listening.

Foxgloves: What’s something you’re bad at? - Opening up.

Freesia: What are three good things that have happened in the past month? - I found out what I want, I had some time for myself and I’ve been with one of my best friends for a few days.

Garden Cosmos: How was your day today? - Okay, I’d say.

Gardenia: Are you happy with where you’re at in your life? - Kind of, not fully.

Gladiolus: What is something you hope to do in the next year or two? - Traveling more.

Glory-of-the-Snow: What are ten things that make you happy/you’re grateful to have in your life? - My friends, my family, my pets, music, books, especially Sebastian Fitzek’s books haha, health, traveling, cinematography and my home.

Heliotropium: What helps you calm down when you feel stressed? - Watching HIMYM.

Hellebore: How do you show affection? - By listening to people.

Hoary Stock: What are you proudest of? - My family.

Hollyhock: Describe your ideal day. - Waking up late, getting some breakfast, drinking tea and reading a good book, probably napping haha, some more reading, going for a walk and back to bed again.

Hyacinth: What do you like to do in your free time? - Sleeping, going to the movies, reading and traveling.

Hydrangea: How long have you known your best friend? How did you meet them? - 9 years. I’ve met her in school.

Irises: Who can you talk to about (almost) everything? - @uneven-odds. <3

Laceleaf: How many friends do you have? - If I do count really close and good friends, around 10.

Lantanas: What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received? - That I’m the kindest and funniest person they’ve ever met. It shocked me tbh.

Larkspur: What do you think of yourself? - I’m too stubborn and that I can’t really show my emotions.

Lavender: What’s your favorite thing about yourself? - My patience. 

Leather Flower: What’s your least favorite thing about yourself? - The fact that I’m too much of a perfectionist sometimes.

Lilac: What’s something you liked to do as a child? - Race against my dad.

Lily: Who was your best friend when you were a kid? - A girl called Tamara.

Lily of the Incas: What is something you still feel guilty for? - Not being there for one of my friends when he needed me..

Lily of the Nile: What is something you feel guilty for that you shouldn’t feel guilty about? - Loving the person I loved.

Lupine: What does your name mean? Why is that your name? - So I googled it and it means “the anointed one”. My mum and dad named me after my mum’s brother, his name is Christian. My mum loves him so much, that I got this name, well the feminine form.

Marigold: Where did you grow up? Tell us about it. - In a suburbia. It’s very small but I love it here. I do love Vienna and it’s not that far away. But here in this small town is where I feel most comfortable.

Morning Glory: What was your bedroom like growing up? - Big, full of wood furniture and toys and a few posters of the Backstreet Boys.

Mugworts: What was it like for you as a teenager? Did you enjoy your teenage years? - I did not really enjoy my teenage years at first. But I’ve always been grumpy about everything. That has changed through the years and I had happier teenage years later on.

Norwegian Angelica: Tell us about your mom. - I love her and she is one of the toughest women I know. I’m sad that she feels left out that often and that I can’t really give and show her the credit she deserves. Because she deserves the world, really.

Onions: Tell about your dad. - My dad is the best dad. Even after he and my mom got divorced he’s always been there for us. And he did everything he could for us to be happy. I’m very thankful for that.

Orchid: Tell about your grandparents. - When I think about them I almost every time start crying. They’re in their 70s now and I’m constantly worried that I’d loose them. They’re 2 of the greatest people in the whole world - they deserve the whole world. And if I ever feel annoyed by them I do cry a few hours later. I love them so much. Sometimes I wish I could die before they do so I don’t have to feel the pain of losing them..

Pansy: What was your most memorable birthday? What made it be so memorable? - My most memorable birthday was on my 11th birthday with my best friends and cousins. It’s been so carefree and full of laughter.

Peony: What was your first job? - My first job was the job I’m doing right now.

Petunia: If you’re in a relationship, how did you meet your partner(s)? If you’re not in a relationship, how did you meet your crush/how do you hope to meet your future partner(s), if you want any? - I don’t have a special plan on how I want to meet my future partner. If it happens, it happens.

Pincushion: How do you deal with pain? - I don’t. It sounds hard but I just ignore it until it get’s too much and then it literally bursts out and I can’t stop crying for literally 5 hours or so.

Pink: Where is home? - Wherever the people I love are.

Plantain Lilies: If you could go back in time, what is one thing you would stop/change? - I’d stop the cancer that killed my half-sisters mother.. she’s been like a second mom to me.

Prairie Gentian: Who is someone you look up to? Describe them. - My dad. He literally had no one who supported him when he was younger but he somehow managed to build his life and stand on his own two feet. He managed to give the love he never received from anyone before, to my sisters and me and I really admire him for that.

Primrose: Describe your ideal life. - Carefree and happy.

Rhodendron: What is something you used to believe in as a child? - Elves.

Ricinus: Who’s the most important in your life? - My sisters.

Rose: What’s your favorite sound? - The sound of people’s genuine laughter.

Rosemallows: What’s your favorite memory? - One night in Berlin with @uneven-odds. (That sounds so wrong, but you know which one I mean haha. <3)

Sage: What’s your least favorite memory? - My “second” mom dying.

Snapdragon: At this moment, what do you want? - Inner peace.

St. John’s Wort: Is it easy or difficult for you to express how you feel about things? - It’s very difficult for me because I rarely open up, not even to my closest friends.

Sunflower: What is something you don’t want to imagine life without? - My family.

Sweet Pea: How much sleep did you get last night? - Around 7 hours.

Tickseed: What’s your main reason to get up every morning? - Work.

Touch-Me-Not: How do you feel about your current job? - I love it.

Transvaal Daisy: What’s your favorite item of clothing? - My yellow trench coat.

Tropical White Morning Glory: Describe your aesthetic. - My aesthetics are always plants and books.

Tulip: What would be the best present to get you? - Books.

Vervain: What’s stressing you out most right now? - My future.

Wisteria: How many books have you read in the past few months? What were they called? - None because I’ve been too busy to read.

Wolf’s Bane: Where do you want to be in life this time next year? - At the same place but a little happier.

Yarrow: Do you know what vore is? - If it’s from the Latin word “vorare”, it means “to swallow” as far as I can remember but idk really haha.

Zinnia: Give a random fact about yourself. - I love doing my nails. Ok, that was really random haha.

[tipsycad147]

Herb Correspondences

**Warning!!**

Some of these herbs are poisonous and should be treat with considerable respect and by all means, they should NOT be ingested! Before working with any herb, make sure you know what you're working with! Be sure to keep all your herbs out of the reach of children and pets.

Herbal Gender

Feminine: Aloe, Apple, Apricot, banana, Barley, Beech, Belladonna, Birch, Blackberry, Cherry, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Cypress, Daffodil, Daisy, Elder, Elm, Eucalyptus, Foxglove, Gardenia, Goldenrod, Grape, Heather, Hellebore, Honesty, Iris, Irish Moss, Ivy, Jasmine, Lady's Mantle, Lemon, Lilac, Lily, Lucky Hand, Magnolia, Mugwort, Myrrh, Myrtle, Oats, Orchid, Pansy, Peach, Plum, Raspberry, Rose, Rye, Sagebrush, Sandalwood, Strawberry, Tansy, Thyme, Tulip, Vanilla, Violet, Wheat, Willow, Yarrow, Yew

Masculine: Acacia, Allspice, Angelica, Ash, Aspen, Basil, Bay, Bittersweet, Borage, Brazil Nut, Broom, Caraway, Carnation, Cedar, Chamomile, Chestnut, Cinnamon, Clove, Clover, Curry, Dandelion, Dill, Dragon's Blood, Eyebright, Fennel, Flax, Frankincense, Ginger, Hazel, Heliotrope, Holly, Honeysuckle, Hops, Juniper, Larch, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Mandrake, Maple, Marigold, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mint, Mistletoe, Oak, Orange, Pecan, Pennyroyal, Pine, Pomegranate, Red Sandalwood, Rice, Rosemary, Rowan, Saffron, Sage, Sesame, Sunflower, Thistle, Walnut, Yucca

Elemental Ruler

Element Herb

Earth: Alfalfa, Barley, Buckwheat, Corn, Cotton, Cypress, Fern, Honeysuckle, Magnolia, Mugwort, Oats, Patchouli, Pea, Potato, Rye, Sage, Tulip, Vervain, Wheat

Air: Acacia, Almond, Aspen, Bittersweet, Bodhi, Brazil Nut, Broom, Caraway, Clover, Dandelion, Goldenrod, Hazel, Hops, Lavender, Maple, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mistletoe, Mulberry, Pecan, Pine, Rice Sienna

Fire: Allspice, Ash, Bay, Carnation, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Cumin, Dill, Dragon's Blood, Flax, Frankincense, Ginger, Holly, Juniper, Lovage, Mandrake, Marigold, Oak, Orange, Pepper, Rosemary, Sunflower, Tea, Thistle, Walnut

Water: Aloe, Apple, Apricot, Birch, Blackberry, Chamomile, Cherry, Comfrey, Daffodil, Daisy, Elder, Foxglove, Heather, Hellebore, Iris, Irish Moss, Jasmine, Lemon, Lilac, Lily, Myrrh, Orris, Peach, Plum, Poppy, Raspberry, Rose, Sandalwood, Strawberry, Tansy, Thyme, Vanilla, Violet, Willow, Yew

Herb Planetary Rulers

Planetary Ruler Herb

Sun: Acacia, Ash, Bay, Carnation, Cedar, Chamomile, Cimmamon, Hazel, Heliotrope, Juniper, Marigold, Mistletoe, Oak, Orange, Pam, Peony, Rice, Rosemary, Saffron, Sunflower, Tea, Walnut

Moon: Aloe, Cotton, Dulse, Eucalyptus, Gardenia, Grape, Irish Moss, Jasmine, Lemon, Lily, Myrrh, Poppy, Potato, Sandalwood, Willow

Mercury: Almond, Aspen, Bittersweet, Brazil Nut, Caraway, Clover, Dill, Fennel, Fern, Flax, Lavender, Mandrake, Marjoram, Mint, Mulberry, parsley, Pecan, Sienna

Venus: Apple, Apricot, Avocado, Barley, Birch, Blackberry, Cherry, Corn, Cowslip, Daffodil, Daisy, Elder, Foxglove, Goldenrod, Iris, Lilac, Magnolia, Oats, Pea, Peach, Plum, Raspberry, Rose, Sugar Cane, Thyme, Vanilla, Violet, Willow

Mars: Allspice, Basil, Bryony, Broom, Carrot, Chili Pepper, Dragon's Blood, Ginger, Holly, Hops, Onion, Pennyroyal, Pine, Reed, Thistle, Woodruff

Jupiter: Anise, Bodhi, Chestnut, Clove, Honeysuckle, Maple, Meadowsweet, Nutmeg, Sage, Witch Grass

Saturn: Amaranth, Beech, Belladonna, Cypress, Elm, Hellebore, Ivy, Lady's Slipper, Mimosa, Pansy, Patchouli, Tamarisk, Yew

Magickal Intention

Intention Herb

Beauty: Avocado, Catnip, Ginseng, Maidenhair

Catalysts: Dragon's Blood, Mandrake, Mistletoe

Courage: Borage, Mullein, Ragweed, Rose, Sweet pea, Tea, Thyme, Yarrow

Divination: Black Willow, Broom, Cherry, Clove, Dandelion, Hibiscus, Ivy, Meadowsweet, Orris

Dreams: Anise, Cinnamon, Holly, Marigold, Mugwort, Yarrow

Employment: Devil's Shoestring, Lucky Hand, Pecan

Faeries and Elves: Daisy, Foxglove, Ragweed, Shamrock, Wood Sorrel

Fertility: Daffodil, Ginseng, Grape, Hazel, Mandrake, Mistletoe, Mugwort, Nuts, Oak, Patchouli, Poppy, Rice, Sunflower, Wheat

Friendship: Lemon, Love Seed, Sweet pea

Good Luck: Allspice, Aloe, Bluebell, Clover, Daffodil, Fern, Goldenrod, Heather, Honeysuckle, Irish Moss, Job's Tears, Moss, Nutmeg, Rose, Sandalwood, Strawberry, Violet

Happiness: Catnip, Cyclamen, Hawthorn, Hyacinth, Lavender, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Saffron, Witch Grass

Healing: Allspice, Apple, Bay, Bittersweet, Blackberry, Carnation, Cedar, Cinnamon, Fennel, Flax, Gardenia, Garlic, Ginseng, Henna, Hops, Ivy, Job's Tears, Mint, Mugwort, Myrrh, Oak, Pine, Potato, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thistle, Thyme, Violet, Willow

Health: Ash, Caraway, Coriander, Ginseng, Juniper, Marjoram, Mistletoe, Nutmeg, Oak, Rose, Thyme

Legal Matters: Buckthorn, Hickory, Marigold, Apple, Apricot, Almond, Barley, Basil, Brazil Nut, Chamomile, Cherry, Chestnut, Cinnamon, Clove, Clover, Coriander, Daffodil, Daisy, Gardenia, Ginger, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mistletoe, Orange, Plum, Poppy, Raspberry, Rose, Rosemary, Senna, Strawberry, Thyme, Valerian, Vanilla, Violet, Willow, Yarrow

Mental Powers: Caraway, Grape, Rosemary, Walnut

Money, Wealth: Almond, Basil, Blackberry, Cedar, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Dill, Fern, Ginger, Goldenrod, Honeysuckle, Irish Moss, Jasmine, Lucky Hand, Mint, Moss, Myrtle, Nutmeg, Oak, Orange, Patchouli, Pine, Rice, Snapdragon, Tea, Vervain Wheat

Peace: Gardenia, Lavender, Meadowsweet, Pennyroyal, Violet

Prosperity: Almond, Ash, Banana, Nuts, Oak, Tulip

Protection: Acacia, Aloe, Angelica, Anise, Ash, Basil, Birch, Blackberry, Blueberry, Broom, Caraway, Carnation, Cedar, Cinquefoil, Clover, Cotton, Cypress, Dill, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Flax, Foxglove, Grass, Hazel, Heather, Holly, Irish Moss, Ivy, Lilac, Mandrake, Marigold, Mistletoe, Mugwort, Mulberry, Oak, Olive, Pine, Primrose, Raspberry, Rice, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spanish Moss, Thistle, Valerian, Violet, Willow

Psychic Ability: Bay, Cinnamon, Honeysuckle, Marigold, Rose, Thyme, Yarrow

Purification: Bay, Broom, Cedar, Chamomile, Iris, Parsley, Sage, Valerian, Vervain

Sleep: Chamomile, Hops, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme, Vervain

Spirituality: Cinnamon, Frankincense, Heather, Myrrh, Sandalwood

Strength: Bay, Carnation, Mugwort, Mulberry, Thistle

Success: Cinnamon, Clover, High John the Conqueror, Mistletoe, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla

Wisdom: Bodhi, Iris, Sage, Sunflower

Wishes: Bamboo, Beech, Dandelion, Dogwood, Job's Tears, Sage, Sandalwood, Sunflower, Violet

[my3amletterstoher]

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Colds : blessed thistle or elder flowers as a tea , orrrr chopped horseradish (fresh) and some boiling water and honey < that mixes sounds harsh 😩😭😭😭it will probably make a cold run away lol

Another for colds is : Tabasco sauce, yarrow, boiling water < that's for fevers too

Another for a fever : 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper , a little OJ and some boiling water ,

Lemon balm tea as well

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For headaches : peppermint , rosemary, or sage in tea form

Insomnia: skullcap, lady slipper, valerian Root its boiling water .. it says not to boil the valerian

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Aches and pains: boil arborvitae leaves in lard and apply it to the area < that creates a healing balm

Sore throat : can gargle with some sage tea

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Upset stomach: sone chamomile, marigold leaves, mint, peppermint , yarrow teas

Also rosemary and western gun plant leaves like a broth

For migraines : stinking iris and some boiling water

A sedative for sleeping : peppermint, chamomile, bee balm, hops and crushed fennel seed mix that all up and use a table spoon of that with boiling water

Another sleep mix : feverfew and boiling water

Sidenote : all these can be sweetened with honey or agave

For cramps : dried raspberry leaves and boiling water (Tumblr messing up )

Orrr cramp bark, skullcap, and blue cohosh , a little cinnamon , place in warm water .. then take a tablespoon when needed

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Orrr red raspberry juice taken when needed

Another mix for sleep : peppermint powder, chamomile , skullcap, golden seal, elder flower, penny royal and some boiling water

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Nervous tension: some skullcap, and boiling water (Tumblr messing up)

For anxiety : catnip, chamomile or skullcap any of those teas

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Minor burns: juice from aloe leaves , plaintain leaves , or hounds tongue can be rubbed on the area (Tumblr messing up ) a balm can be made as well : that's made with lard, beeswax and either some all heal, Irish moss, or lady's bedstraw then the mix is heated in the oven 200 degrees for 3-4 hours then strain it and allow it to cool, then it can be applied to the area ... and it can be stored and used at any time for things (for burns )

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Herbs that help with Migraines

To protect against problems when offering or even using herbs:

Be actually particular you have the right plant.Use simples.Understand that different prep work of the very same herb can work differently.Use nourishing, tonifying, inducing, and also potentially poisonous weeds wisely.BE CERTAIN YOU HAVE THE CORRECT PLANT Among the easiest ways to enter into trouble with an weed is actually to use the "incorrect"one. How could that happen?

Typical labels for weeds overlap, inducing confusion concerning the suitable identity. Cannabis that are actually classified appropriately might consist of extraneous component from one more, much more unsafe, natural herb.

Herbs might be noshed the wrong phase of growth or took care of incorrectly after gathering, inducing all of them to create harmful qualities.Protect on your own and also your consumers with these easy actions: Buy herbs simply from professional suppliers.Only buy natural herbs that are designated along with their herb title. Herb names are specific, but the same usual titles can refer to numerous different vegetations.

"Marigold "could be Calendula officinalis, a medical natural herb, or even Tagetes, an annual used as a bedding plant.If you expand the cannabis you sell, be careful regarding keeping different vegetations different when you produce as well as dry them, as well as uncontrollable concerning labeling.USE SIMPLES A straightforward is actually one weed.

For optimum safety, I ready, buy, market, educate about as well as use natural simples, that is actually: plannings having just one natural herb. (Occasionally I will add some mint to flavor a solution. )The additional herbs there are in a formula, the even more probability there is of unnecessary side-effects. Not surprisingly, everyone finds combos, intending to get even more for a lot less.

And many wrongly feel that natural herbs have to be used all together to become successful( probably due to the fact that possibly harmful herbs are actually often integrated along with defensive natural herbs to minimize the damages they cause ). But incorporating herbs with the very same properties, including goldenseal and also echinacea, is actually counter-productive and most likely to cause trouble than an easy.

A basic cast of echinacea is a lot more efficient than any kind of combination as well as a lot safer.Different people have different reactions to elements, whether medications, meals, or even cannabis. When natural herbs are actually joined all together in a formula as well as someone taking it has traumatic negative effects, there is actually no way to find out which herb is the source. Along with simples, it is actually easy to tell which herb is actually doing what.

If there is actually a negative reaction, various other weeds with comparable properties may be tried. Restricting the amount of herbs used in any kind of one day (to no more than 4 )supplies incorporated protection.

Side impacts from herbs are less typical than negative effects coming from drugs as well as normally less severe. If an herb disrupts the food digestion, it may be actually that the physical body is learning to refine it. Provide it a couple of more makes an effort before losing hope. Quit taking any weed that causes nausea, vertigo, pointy tummy discomforts

, diarrhea, problem, or even tarnished sight.(These results will typically develop very quickly. )Treacherous elm is actually a great remedy to any type of form of poison.If you are allergic to any kind of meals or even medicines, it is particularly essential to get in touch with information that list the negative effects of herbs before you use them.UNDERSTAND THAT DIFFERENT PREPARATIONS OF THE SAME HERB CAN WORK DIFFERENTLY The protection of any herbal treatment hinges on the way it is actually equipped as well as used.Tinctures as well as essences include the alkaloids, or

dangerous, parts of plants and also need to become used along with care as well as knowledge. Casts are as risk-free as the herb involved (view warns below for tonifying, boosting, sedating, or even potentially poisonous natural herbs). Best used/sold as simples, not combinations, especially when tough cannabis are being used.Dried cannabis created in to teas or even mixtures include the nourishing elements of the vegetations and also are usually very secure, especially when nourishing or even tonifying cannabis are used.Dried herbs in capsules are generally the least effective way to use herbs.

They are actually inadequately digested, improperly used, frequently worn-out or even useless, and also pretty expensive.Infused natural oils are actually offered as is, or even expanded in to lotions. They are actually much more secure than necessary oils, which are actually extremely strong as well as could be lethal if taken internally.

Herbal white vinegars are actually not simply decorative but mineral-rich too. A good medium for beneficial and also tonifying weeds; not as tough as tinctures for stimulants/sedatives.

Natural glycerins are actually readily available for those who prefer to stay clear of alcohol but are actually generally weaker in action than tinctures.USE NOURISHING, TONIFYING, STIMULATING, & POTENTIALLY

POISONOUS HERBS WISELY Weeds make up a group of numerous many thousand plants with largely differing actions. Some are nourishers, some tonifiers, some energizers and sedatives, and some are possible toxins.

To use them carefully and also effectively, our team need to understand each type, its own usages, best fashion of preparation, and usual dose range.Nourishing cannabis are actually the best of all natural herbs; side effects are actually rare.

Nourishing weeds are enjoyed any amount for any kind of span of time. They are actually used as meals, similar to spinach and also cabbage.

Nurturing natural herbs offer higher amounts of proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, carotenes

, and also important fatty acids.Examples of beneficial natural herbs are: alfalfa, amaranth, astragalus, calendula flowers, chickweed, comfrey leaves behind, dandelion, fenugreek, flax seeds, honeysuckle florals, lamb's one-fourth, marshmallow, nettles, oatstraw, plantain( leaves/seeds ), purslane, reddish clover blooms

 algae, Siberian ginseng, slippery elm, violet leaves behind, and also wild mushrooms.Tonifying weeds behave little by little in the body system as well as have a cumulative, rather than instant, result. They construct the operational capacity of a body organ(like the liver )or even a device(like the immune system). Tonifying cannabis are actually most favorable when they are actually used in tiny quantities for prolongedperiods of time.

The more bitter the tonic tastes, the less you need to take. Bland conditioners may be actually used wholesale, like nourishing herbs.Side results occasionally attend tonics, but are generally rather temporary. Many older herbalists wrongly corresponded inducing weeds along with tonifying herbs, triggering wide-spread abuse of many herbs, and also severe edge effects.Examples of tonifying natural herbs

are: barberry skin, burdock root/seeds, chaste plant, crone( mug) wort, dandelion root, echinacea, elecampane, fennel, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, ground ivy, hawthorn berries, horsetail, lady's wrap, lemon ointment, milk thistle seeds, motherwort, mullein, pau d'arco, raspberry leaves behind, schisandra berries, St. Joan's wort, turmeric origin, usnea, crazy yam, and yellowish dock.Sedating and stimulating cannabis cause a selection of fast reactions,

several of which might be actually unwanted. Some aspect of the person may be pressured in order to help other components. Sturdy barbiturates as well as energizers, whether herbs or drugs, press our team outside our typical series of activity and might trigger solid negative effects. If our company rely on all of them and afterwards try to work without them, our experts end up more agitated (or even depressed)than before our experts started. Habitual use powerful sedatives and also stimulants- whether opium, rhubarb origin, cayenne, or coffee- triggers reduction of mood, issue of performing, and also bodily dependence. The more powerful the herb, the more moderate the dosage requires to be, as well as the briefer the duration of

its use.Herbs that tonify as well as nourish while sedating/stimulating are some of my preferred herbs. I use all of them openly, as they do not lead to dependency. Sedating/stimulating herbs that also tonify or nourish: boneset, catnip, citrus peeling, cleavers, ginger root, hops, lavender, marjoram, motherwort, oatstraw, passion bloom, pepper mint, rosemary, sage, skullcap.Strongly sedating/stimulating herbs feature: angelica, dark pepper, honored thistle root, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coffee, licorice, opium poppy, osha origin, guard's bag, wonderful woodruff, chicken rhubarb origin, uva ursu leaves behind, valerian origin, wild lettuce drain, willow skin, as well as wintergreen leaves.Potentially poisonous herbs are extreme, effective medicines that are actually enjoyed tiny quantities and simply for as

lengthy as needed to have. Negative effects are common.Examples of possibly dangerous herbs are: belladonna, blood-root, celandine, chaparral, foxglove, goldenseal, henbane, iris origin, Jimson weed, lobelia, May apple( American mandrake ), mistletoe, stab origin, poison hemlock, stillingia origin, turkey corn origin, wild cucumber root.In enhancement, look at these thought and feelings on using cannabis properly: Respect the energy of vegetations to alter the body and sense in impressive ways.Increase trust in the recovery effectiveness of vegetations through trying remedies for small or exterior complications before, or while, teaming up with primary and also interior problems.Develop ongoing partnerships with competent therapists-personally or in publications

-that want plant based medicine.Honor the originality of every vegetation, everyone, every situation.Remember that everyone comes to be entire and also healed in their own one-of-a-kind way, at their

very own velocity. People, plants, and creatures can help in this particular procedure. But it is actually the body/spirit that does the recovery. Do not anticipate vegetations to become cure alls of.

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Herbs that help with Migraines

To stop complications when marketing or even using natural herbs:

Be particular you have the proper plant.Use simples.Understand that different prep work of the same weed can work differently.Use nourishing, tonifying, promoting, as well as likely poisonous weeds wisely.BE CERTAIN YOU HAVE THE CORRECT PLANT One of the easiest ways to enter into problem with an cannabis is actually to use the "inappropriate"one. Just how could that occur?

Common labels for cannabis overlap, leading to complication in order to the proper identity. Cannabis that are actually identified appropriately might have extraneous product coming from an additional, much more harmful, natural herb.

Cannabis might be actually picked at the inappropriate stage of development or even dealt with improperly after harvesting, triggering all of them to cultivate destructive qualities.Protect your own self and your customers along with these straightforward actions: Buy herbs only coming from trusted suppliers.Only buy natural herbs that are classified along with their organic name. Botanical labels specify, but the exact same popular titles can refer to numerous different plants.

"Marigold "can be Calendula officinalis, a medical natural herb, or even Tagetes, an annual used as a bed linen plant.If you grow the herbs you sell, be actually precise concerning maintaining different plants separate when you harvesting and dry out all of them, and also obsessive about labeling.USE SIMPLES An easy is one cannabis.

For maximum safety, I ready, buy, offer, educate approximately and also use natural simples, that is: prep work consisting of just one natural herb. (Occasionally I will certainly incorporate some mint to flavor a solution. )The additional natural herbs there remain in a formula, the additional likelihood there is actually of unnecessary side-effects. Not surprisingly, the public seeks combos, hoping to get more for a lot less.

And also many mistakenly feel that cannabis have to be actually used together to become efficient( perhaps because possibly toxic herbs are frequently mixed with protective herbs to reduce the damage they cause ). But integrating herbs with the very same properties, such as goldenseal and echinacea, is actually counter-productive and also most likely to rock the boat than a basic.

An easy tincture of echinacea is actually extra reliable than any sort of mix as well as a lot safer.Different people have different reactions to elements, whether medicines, meals, or even herbs. When herbs are blended together in a formula and someone taking it has traumatic negative effects, there is no way to calculate which weed is the source. With simples, it is actually effortless to inform which herb is performing what.

If there is actually an unpleasant reaction, other cannabis along with comparable properties may be tried. Restricting the lot of natural herbs used in any sort of one day (to no greater than four )delivers added protection.

Side impacts from natural herbs are actually much less usual than negative effects coming from medicines and also normally much less serious. If a natural herb disrupts the digestion, it may be actually that the physical body is actually knowing to refine it. Offer it a handful of more makes an effort before surrendering. Stop taking any sort of natural herb that triggers nausea, vertigo, sharp belly pains

, looseness of the bowels, problem, or even blurred sight.(These impacts will normally happen quite promptly. )Treacherous elm is an excellent antidote to any type of sort of poison.If you are allergic to any sort of foods or medications, it is specifically essential to consult information that provide the adverse effects of cannabis before you use them.UNDERSTAND THAT DIFFERENT PREPARATIONS OF THE SAME HERB CAN WORK DIFFERENTLY The safety and security of any kind of herbal remedy depends on the way it is ready as well as used.Tinctures as well as essences consist of the alkaloids, or

poisonous, parts of vegetations as well as need to be used with treatment and also knowledge. Tinctures are as risk-free as the natural herb involved (see warns listed below for tonifying, promoting, sedating, or potentially poisonous cannabis). Best used/sold as simples, not combinations, specifically when powerful cannabis are being actually used.Dried cannabis made into teas or even infusions have the nourishing parts of the plants and also are actually generally pretty secure, particularly when nourishing or even tonifying cannabis are used.Dried cannabis in pills are actually generally the minimum helpful way to use cannabis.

They are improperly absorbed, improperly used, commonly worn-out or even inadequate, as well as fairly expensive.Infused natural oils are actually on call as is actually, or even thickened into lotions. They are much more secure than crucial oils, which are actually extremely concentrated and can be lethal if taken internally.

Herbal vinegars are not just attractive but mineral-rich also. A really good medium for nourishing as well as tonifying natural herbs; not as sturdy as tinctures for stimulants/sedatives.

Plant based glycerins are actually accessible for those that prefer to prevent booze but are generally weaker in action than tinctures.USE NOURISHING, TONIFYING, STIMULATING, & POTENTIALLY

POISONOUS HERBS WISELY Herbs comprise a team of numerous 1000 vegetations along with extensively varying actions. Some are actually nourishers, some tonifiers, some energizers and barbiturates, and also some are actually potential toxins.

To use all of them sensibly and also effectively, our team need to understand each classification, its uses, best fashion of prep work, and common dose range.Nourishing natural herbs are the best of all weeds; side effects are unusual.

Supporting cannabis are actually taken in any quantity for any sort of span of your time. They are actually used as foods, much like spinach and also cabbage.

Nourishing herbs offer high amounts of proteins, vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, carotenes

, and also important fatty acids.Examples of beneficial weeds are: alfalfa, amaranth, astragalus, calendula flowers, chickweed, comfrey leaves, dandelion, fenugreek, flax seeds, honeysuckle blossoms, sheep's one-fourth, marshmallow, nettles, oatstraw, plantain( leaves/seeds ), purslane, red clover blossoms

 algae, Siberian ginseng, unsteady elm, violet leaves, and crazy mushrooms.Tonifying weeds behave little by little in the physical body and also have a cumulative, instead of prompt, impact. They develop the useful capability of a body organ(like the liver )or even a device(like the body immune system). Tonifying herbs are actually most advantageous when they are actually used in little quantities for prolongedtime periods.

The more harsh the tonic tastes, the much less you need to take. Bland tonics may be used wholesale, like beneficial herbs.Side impacts sometimes attend restoratives, but are typically pretty short-term. Many much older herbalists erroneously related stimulating weeds with tonifying weeds, causing wide-spread misusage of many cannabis, and also severe side effects.Examples of tonifying natural herbs

are actually: barberry skin, burdock root/seeds, chaste tree, crone( mug) wort, dandelion root, echinacea, elecampane, fennel, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, ground ivy, hawthorn berries, horsetail, lady's mantle, lemon balm, dairy thistle seeds, motherwort, mullein, pau d'arco, raspberry leaves behind, schisandra berries, St. Joan's wort, turmeric root, usnea, untamed yam, and also yellowish dock.Sedating and also activating cannabis create an assortment of rapid responses,

a number of which may be undesirable. Some aspect of the individual may be actually pressured in order to help various other components. Sturdy sedatives and energizers, whether natural herbs or medicines, push our team outside our regular stables of task and might lead to powerful negative effects. If our company count on them and after that try to perform without them, our team end up a lot more upset (or even depressed)than before our experts began. Habitual use of strong sedatives as well as energizers- whether opium, rhubarb origin, cayenne, or even coffee- results in reduction of tone, problems of operating, as well as also physical reliance. The more powerful the weed, the extra moderate the dose needs to have to become, as well as the much shorter the timeframe of

its use.Herbs that tonify and also support while sedating/stimulating are several of my beloved herbs. I use them openly, as they do not result in dependency. Sedating/stimulating cannabis that also tonify or even support: boneset, catnip, citrus peeling, cleavers, ginger, jumps, lavender, marjoram, motherwort, oatstraw, enthusiasm flower, pepper mint, rosemary oil, sage, skullcap.Strongly sedating/stimulating weeds consist of: angelica, dark pepper, honored thistle root, cayenne pepper, sugar-cinnamon, cloves, coffee, licorice, opium poppy, osha root, shepherd's purse, wonderful woodruff, chicken rhubarb origin, uva ursu leaves, valerian root, outrageous lettuce drain, willow skin, and wintergreen leaves.Potentially dangerous weeds are extreme, effective medicines that are actually absorbed little quantities as well as merely for as

lengthy as needed. Side effects are common.Examples of likely dangerous cannabis are: belladonna, blood-root, celandine, chaparral, foxglove, goldenseal, henbane, iris root, Jimson weed, lobelia, May apple( American mandrake ), mistletoe, stab origin, toxin hemlock, stillingia root, chicken corn origin, outrageous cucumber root.In addition, take into consideration these notions on using natural herbs safely: Respect the electrical power of vegetations to transform the body and sense in dramatic ways.Increase trust in the recuperation performance of vegetations by trying remedies for slight or even outside complications before, or while, partnering with major and also inner problems.Develop recurring connections along with educated healers-in person or in manuals

-that are interested in natural medicine.Honor the individuality of every plant, everyone, every situation.Remember that each person ends up being entire as well as cured in their very own special way, at their

very own rate. People, plants, and pets can help within this procedure. But it is the body/spirit that performs the healing. Do not assume vegetations to become treatment alls of.

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Alexander bid farewell to Ria when a customer asked her for a bouquet of roses. He had to pick up the coffee he had ordered from Zander before heading to the flower shop and Iris ran off amongst the flowers when Ria put her down. He hadn’t noticed the commotion behind him as he ran into his sister and Udup in the Tea Shop that Ria also owned.

Udup as always seemed to hate him for liking his sister so he was as usual cold and silent. Alexis did all the talking before he had to take leave to head to work on time. What he hadn’t been expecting was to meet another immortal, and one he was not familiar with at all. There were meetings amongst the immortals and he had never seen, nor felt, this woman at one.

Alexis would better know than he would. He would consult her later but for now he simply put on a smile and doled out the coffee to Levi and Eren, then Hanji and Connie when they finally showed up. He wasn’t surprised in the slightest because he had already predicted this outcome. However, he misjudged the amount of coffee he should have brought. He’ll go get more later though.

It wasn’t long after they had the meeting after Lucy showed up that the mini Armin in Erwin’s pocket climbed up his shoulder and signaled him to go somewhere private. Since the video conference was over he signaled Levi that he was stepping out for a moment before heading up to the roof. Once up there he locked the door behind him and listened intently to everything that mini Armin was sharing with him.

Erwin knew simply from listening that Armin didn’t know he was there but still he listened in silence. He hadn’t heard Armin’s voice since he moved out. Without so much as a goodbye he packed up his things and left him in that house all alone. It wasn’t as if he wasn’t used to it, at least he was used to it before. Now he wasn’t sure how to go back.

Hadn’t Armin left him? Wasn’t he supposed to figure out how to live without him? What good was not being able to die when you can’t even protect the one person in the world you want to protect most. There wasn’t much Erwin was good at when it came to relationships but he was damn sure he had never downgraded Armin a day in his life.

He was rather offended that Armin could even think that. Erwin on the other hand had been called a faithless cheater, a player, and a conman. He had been none of those things since before they even met. He had never been in a relationship before Armin so there was no way he could be a cheater in the first place. Sure he had had sex before, but he had never been in an actual relationship until he had met Armin.

Erwin had grown tired of the party scene in his seventies and decided to focus solely on work. He and Levi joined the Reverie Royal Army where they served for the next forty years. Through their forty years in service they rose to the highest ranks of the military on their own merit though once Levi had grown tired of it they left military service.

Over the course of the following years Levi led him into a vast assortment of careers, started businesses, attended colleges, earned degrees and doctorates, until their paths finally led them to where they are right now. Levi chose to be a prosecutor and Erwin had chosen to become a cop. That was where he was since then. He was already working as a cop when he met Armin.

Levi had known him longer than Erwin had because Levi had known Eren’s parents before he was born. Erwin met Armin a few years ago when he was helping Levi look after Eren and his sisters. Erwin actually took his time asking Armin out and then they took their time dating, something he had never done before.

Armin had been sweet, kind, and gentle. Levi warned him that Armin was hiding a side of himself from Erwin’s eyes but Erwin didn’t care. There is no side of him that could ever make him stop wanting to be with him. He still wanted to be with him even now. Even after finding out. Even after seeing him kill two men in cold blood. The men he had found out were violent criminals anyways but that hadn’t mattered to him.

What had mattered to him had been the sudden, heart stopping fear that took root in his soul that he was going to have to spend an eternity without him. Now he couldn’t escape from that fear and he couldn’t share it with Armin because Armin seemed to think there was nothing that he was afraid of since he couldn’t die. How could Erwin show Armin that he was terrified of losing him?

Ever since learning that Armin was actually a criminal he and Levi had chased in their past, which was apparently how Levi and him had met, he had been terrified that something was going to happen to Armin. That maybe something would happen to get him caught. He knew Armin would never go down without a fight and demi-god or not Armin could still die if he was mortally wounded.

That was what he feared the most. That Armin would get into a fight whether to keep his freedom or something related to his criminal activities and he would get mortally wounded. What Erwin fears most is living an eternity without the only person he wants to spend the rest of his life with. That fear has been ruling his life ever since he found out about Armin’s dark side.

Erwin stood there for a while after mini Armin had gone silent with his beloved’s voice. He drug his fingers through his hair controlling the urge to scream at the top of his lungs. With a deep breath he straightened his suit and tie, then he closed his eyes and took another steadying breath. Mini Armin tapped his neck signalling that it was time to head back inside. Mini Armin returned to his place in the inside breast pocket of Erwin’s suit.

Connie, Hanji, and Medical Examiner Chan had disappeared while he was busy up on the roof. Alexander had returned the kid that he had taken from Lucy before he left up to the roof, yet he was no where to be seen. Kenta had also disappeared and Prosecutor Park had left with some females he had assumed were her friends from the sound of their conversation.

Lucy was busy writing up the three boys for their vandalism, Levi was watching Eren like a hawk since he had been drinking with Armin last night. He didn’t need to even ask mini Armin if it was true or not, not that he would tell him anyways. He wasn’t successful in his job just because of his good looks. He knew very well the only person who could get Eren to drink catnip laced booze on a work night happens to be Armin.

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Alexander had been on top of the world this morning after Ria had finally accepted calling him by his first name. He had rode that wave of happiness until Lucy brought him aside after the video conference with their new bosses and informed him of how he picked up the three boys. Alexander looked them over and knew the answer to his next question before Lucy had even answered it.

“I’ll find out what they were doing. Which one is in charge? He’ll know more than the other two.” Alexander asked eyeing the kid in the hoodie and shorts before Lucy pointed him out.

Nodding to Lucy he walked over to the kid with a confident stride and dragged him to his feet and went in search of a room he could control. It didn’t take long for Alexander to find the right room. He drug him into an interrogation room, using magic he sealed off the main room and the observation room from anyone entering or exiting, then he pulled out his phone and held up a finger to the kid who had been spouting obscenities at him as he drug him in here from the bullpen.

Using his phone he hacked into the security feeds and put them on a loop of him playing around on the phone while the kid looked at him with a silent but pissed off expression. Once the feeds were on a loop he put his phone away and set his ice cold eyes upon the boy. Never piss off a King, even if that King so happens to be a gentleman to the core.

There were just somethings that Alexander couldn’t be a gentleman about and those things generally involved the safety of the people most precious to him. Currently those things involved Ria Imani and Iris Von Drehle, especially since both of those two could be mortally wounded and taken from this world in the cruelest of fashions.

Alexander remembered the day his sister was first scarred, it was the day Lily had died and she had rescued Iris from harm. He would have killed those men had Levi not stopped him at the time. Lily had been like a little sister to him alongside Alexis. He had been happy for her when he heard she had eloped and gotten pregnant with a mortal’s child.

Levi and Erwin had taken care of that whole mess and kept what really happened to Lily a secret and helped Alexis in adopting Iris when he had finally gotten their grandfather’s consent. He had to take on an enormous responsibility that day but he never regretted it for a second and his sister still had no idea of how things had turned out this way.

The day Iris became a Von Drehle was the day that Alexander took on the title of The Immortal King. It was his family’s sole responsibility to govern all immortals and to punish those who committed heinous acts such as serial rapists and murderers. Since there were less than three thousand immortals in the world it wasn’t as hard as a task as many thought. It was similar to running a kingdom however the kingdom was spread out across the entire world.

Every year they held a grand ball. All Immortals are invited to come and most generally do but there are always immortals that can’t make it some years and some that decline for decades at a time. Not only that but he wasn’t that old by immortal standards and when his Grandfather had retired and their parents had to take his place everyone assumed that his grandfather would once again claim the crown.

Alexander drew in a slow even breath as he met the boy’s vicious gaze. His was no longer the warm and friendly gaze his loved ones knew. It was the cold calculating gaze of someone contemplating murder. When he spoke his deep rich voice cut through the air like a hot scalpel cutting through butter.

“I am going to give you the chance to make this real easy on yourself and come clean otherwise I am going to make this the most terrifying five minutes of your entire life that will leave you an empty shell and terrified to leave your parents attic. So choose. Who was it that paid you to harass the Tea and Flower Shops?” Alexander said carefully keeping hold of the boy’s with his own gaze and his hand gripping his face in a iron grip not letting him look away.

After a semi-long pause the kid started spilling everything because he had apparently figured out that Alexander was not bluffing his threat but was in fact completely serious about it. Alexander was impressed the kid didn’t piss himself but didn’t actually mention that fact. Holding up his finger once again he pulled out his phone and removed the loop before taking the kid by the arm again.

Alexander returned the kid, who was much more quiet and obedient than before, to Lucy so that he could finish processing him. He signaled for Kenta to follow him because he was going to head back over to the shops and pick up more coffee for everyone and he only had two hands. However, he paused for a moment pointing a finger at the kid and then gesturing to his friends as well.

“Remember this day the next time you idiot even think about pulling some dumb shit like this again. If you ever get into criminal activities again... I will hunt you down to the ends of the earth and make good on my promise. Got it?” He asked the kid who couldn’t seem to answer yes quick enough.

“Good. You better remember that. I suggest you keep your friends in line too or they’ll meet the same fate.” He said warningly before leaving the station to head over to the shops with Kenta.

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Since this morning Levi has smelt booze and catnip all over Eren so he knew for a fact he had been drinking all night with Armin again. Since it was catnip laced Levi had been keeping an eye on his all morning because he knew the catnip wasn’t out of his system yet. Which wasn’t a good thing because he had a tendency to start taking his clothes off.

Hanji only laced his drinks when Levi was drinking with them and since he wasn’t there he could rule her out as the culprit especially since she came in hungover with Connie. Sometimes he was lucky and the most Eren would do was space out so he hoped that today was one of those day. Eren though seemed to think he didn’t notice him giving Erwin dirty looks too.

He noticed every single one, mostly only because every fiber of his being was acutely aware of Eren’s every breath. It had been that way ever since Eren was born. Levi had the sneaking suspicion that he had imprinted on Eren when he was born. He could play whatever role Eren needed him to play. However, since Eren entered high school it has been more difficult for him to keep his distance.

Levi wanted Eren to have a normal life and to date people, he didn’t want Eren shackled to him because he had imprinted on Eren and there would never be another person in Levi’s life aside from Eren. Once he had imprinted on Eren his fate had been sealed to only ever love Eren even if he might not love him back. He was afraid their bond was influencing Eren and turning away from anyone he might be able to make a life with.

There was something about him that Eren didn’t know. A secret he had been keeping for the past three years. During a case three years ago Levi had been attacked when chasing down a suspect. He had been bitten and turned into a vampire despite being a dragon. Now he held both elements within him of the supernatural. He was both Dragon and Vampire.

Eren however only knew about the Dragon part, not the Vampire part. Since he held both he wasn’t restricted to some of the things that Vampires were. Vampires couldn’t eat human food without getting sick, where as Levi could eat human food he simply received no benefit from eating it aside from the taste. The only thing that could sustain his life now was blood, and as disgusting as it is to his vampire senses it was the thing that tastes the best to him.

Levi has to be even more careful around Eren now because there are often times where he wants to drink his blood. Eren’s blood is always the most tempting to him and it terrifies him. Then again a lot of things about Eren are tempting to him, like his mouth, his voice, that ass. Levi could barely control himself when they were living together, so for Eren’s safety he had moved out.

The last thing Levi wanted to do was to hurt Eren so he controlled himself and held himself back from doing something that might make Eren hate him for the rest of his life. When Erwin came back from the roof after the meeting he saw that look cross Eren’s face again as Erwin went to his desk that Levi happened to be occupying at that particular moment.

“Drinks after work?” Erwin asked as he grabbed a file out of his bag by Levi’s feet.

“Sure.” Was Levi’s tight lipped response.

Drinks and Erwin spilling his guts to the wrong fucking person again. Levi hated being the middle man between two friends who were in a relationship. Levi had met Armin on a case about twenty-seven years ago, two years before Eren had been born. Even though Armin was a criminal the two of them ended up becoming friends and it was through Armin that Levi had met Eren’s parents.

It was shortly after Erena was born that Levi ended up becoming the guardian of the three kids. It was Eren’s stubbornness that made him become the guardian of his sisters when he finally turned eighteen. Levi had still stayed on to help him out too until three years ago when that incident happened. After that Levi hadn’t been able to trust himself around Eren.

Levi remained lounging in the bullpen keeping an eye on Eren, he was there still when Armin showed up with a shit ton of candy for Eren. He couldn’t help the scowl that crossed his features when Armin offered to bring him food.

“No thanks.” He said looking in he opposite direction. Armin knew about the whole vampire thing, as well as the fact that he gets no nutrients from it. Armin also knew fully well the only food he would eat now was Eren’s.

Erwin was clearly distracted and strangely quiet when Armin arrived. He of course greeted Armin which he did no matter what but usually he would have lectured Armin about getting Eren drunk on a work night there was no such lecture leaving his lips today. Levi wondered what had gotten under Erwin’s skin that he was so out of it and wanting to drink tonight even though they had work tomorrow themselves.

“I would love that.” Erwin replied softly meeting Armin’s gaze with his own. He could tell that Armin’s smile wasn’t really a smile for him and all that he could return right now was acceptance of his offer. He didn’t even have the strength to fake a smile.

Levi would have paid it more attention had Eren not said something about dressing him up like a woman. Dressing Levi himself up as a woman. His focus zeroed back in on Eren’s conversation.d 

When Armin started spouting off about getting Eren in trouble, which was his favorite button of Levi’s to push, he shoved out of Erwin’s seat and went after him to get some damn answers. He couldn’t help that Eren’s safety would always be his highest priority. He had even had to stop Eren from killing some scumbags who had kidnapped his sisters when they couldn’t capture him.

Levi had killed them though, he wouldn’t let Eren become a murder. Not even over scum like them. That was a line he could never let Eren cross. The line going from being a victim to being a murderer, it was a hard line but one he would guard Eren against for the rest of his existence. He watched out for Eren’s sisters too. Even Mikasa’s girlfriend Sasha was under his protection.

His own siblings seemed to get along well with Eren and the girls. They hadn’t met Ignis yet though that was only because their parents had only recently let her join them here in Korea while they went off on their sixth honeymoon. They seemed to have one every time they had a kid taken off their hands. First it had been Leah, then Isabel, then Lucifer, and now Ignis.

As the eldest Levi had to look after the other but since Lucy is of age and living with Lee and Izzy they got the responsibility for looking after the youngest now. In fact up until Ignis all of the younger siblings had looked up to Levi most of all. Ignis though doted like crazy on Lucy the way Izzy use to do to him. In fact she use to hate Eren with a passion, thinking he was stealing her big brother.

She didn’t hate him anymore. He’s grown on her now though. It didn’t happen overnight either, it took Izzy a long time to warm up to Eren but since then Eren has become the only person she lets touch Levi in her presence. Now she even drags Eren out shopping with her, most of the time she forces Levi to wear things that Eren picked out whether they were for women or not. He had the sneaking suspicion she was taking pictures of it too. He had yet to find them.

“Hey Eren, what the hell were you two up to this time?” Levi asked irritated by Armin.

Eren had that vacant expression on his face again. All he did was stare at him with blank eyes as if his mind had drifted off somewhere. Scowling he snapped his fingers in front of his face. After about five minutes of a dopey ass grin spreading across Eren’s face he finally took him by the arm and led him up to his office. Locking the door behind him he sat Eren down on the couch in there and pulled one of the chairs in front of his desk over to sit in front of him.

“Eren! Oi! Brat! Snap out of it! Oi!” He called out snapping his fingers in front of Eren’s face. Alexander needed to hurry the hell back with that fucking coffee.

Once Eren’s gaze slowly focused back on his Levi raised an eyebrow and waved his hand in Eren’s face. When he was finally sure Eren was actually looking at him again he dropped his hand into his lap.

“This is why I tell you not to drink that shit when you have work the next day. You and Armin don’t know how to quit... Now what the hell is this about me and a dress?” Levi demanded after lightly lecturing Eren. He was sort of curious about what Eren had been daydreaming about to have that grin on his face.

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With Kenta in tow Alexander made his way back to the shops where Alexis was already busily working to tidy up the place with Iris’s help of course. The little blonde always wanted to help her mama and whenever there was small things for her to help out with she was right there. Iris of course was the first on to spot her uncle and ran straight to him jumping up into his arms with a layer of dirt covering the cutie from head to toe.

“Look Uncle! I’m helping Mama!” She exclaimed holding up her armful of crushed flowers.

“I see! You’re doing a great job.” He said with a smile and kissed her forehead before setting her back down so that she could go about her helping.

“Kenta, tell Zander we’ll need at least eight specials apiece for Zoe and Eren. They were drinking late last night. Also tell him I asked him for four multi-pack trays. He’ll know what I mean. Order anything you like, oh and tell him to add a few rounds of snacks as well... I’ll call Lucy and have him join us up here to carry things when he’s finished.” He said giving Kenta a list of things to do while he talked to his sister.

Smiling Kenta took his list and his leave of Alexander to make his way into the tea shop to go talk with Zander. He wasn’t surprised that Zander had come up with special blends of coffee for both his sister and Eren to combat their drunkenness. He bowed respectfully to Prosecutor Park and her friends who were seated at a nearby table.

Zander’s smiling face appeared in the kitchen window to greet him as he read off the list of things that Alexander had wanted. He had been worried the two of them wouldn’t be able to carry it all he had been relieved when Alexander said he’d call Levi’s little brother Lucifer to help them out. He was looking forward to working with both brothers.

Levi though would always hold a special place for Kenta. He wouldn’t have survived some parts of his life had it not been for Levi. In fact, he held a lot of respect and admiration for Levi. He had been one of the reasons why Kenta had chosen to become a cop in the first place. Then when Levi went from being not only his role model but his friend he had earned his loyalty as well.

Alexander took his sister aside speaking to her for a long moment he was stunned by a remark she had made about being relieved that Alexander would be staying at the shop with Ria for the foreseeable future. He was a bit dumbfounded by the remark and took a long moment to respond to it.

“Wait who is doing what now?” Alexander asked staring at his little sister.

“Didn’t Ria ask you to stay at the tea shop with her until all of this matter is put to bed? I didn’t think you’d turn her down and let her stay here all by herself...” She said to him looking shocked as if he had lost all his morals.

“I would do no such thing and no she did not mention this to me this morning. I only just found out about people bothering her thanks to Lucy. He brought in the three boys you beat up. I interrogated the leader of those brats and found out that they were hired to try and force Ria to sell the property the shops sit on.” He said giving Alexis a rather offended look at her questioning his personality like that.

“Sorry, I should have known you could never turn her down. I’m glad you’re on board. Ah, and since Udup will be all alone at their house he can come stay with me and Iris at the mansion. He can help me with that damn class project and Iris would love it. Do you mind?” She asked with hopeful eyes. She knew he couldn’t say no to her.

“Of course I don’t mind. Whatever makes my girls happiest.” Alexander said with a smile too her and kissed her forehead before leaving her to her cleaning.

Waving to his sister and ruffling Iris’s hair as he passed by Alexander went in search of Ria just to make sure she was really okay with Alexis’s plan and that it wasn’t just suddenly being sprung on her. He knows his sister and that is something she would do to the two of them. She was a meddlesome thing but he loved her none the less for it.

“Ria!” Alexander called out with a brilliant smile that only she could bring to his face when he finally found her. “Alexis has informed me that I shall be staying with you above the tea shop until this business with some land sharks is taken care of... You do know about it right? She’s not just trying to trick you into agreeing with it is she?” He asked a bit worriedly. He wanted Ria to actually want him to be there.

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February Newsletter

Hello Everybody!

Thank you for your patience this month. Your teas were sent out several days later than normal. We had a surprising snow storm in the Puget Sound and I lost power for several days...then I caught a cold...first one in a few years.

Below: surprise snow storm February 2017!

February is a frigid month for northern states. Even so, this month you will really start noticing the effects of longer days. Plants are often more effected by hours of daylight than temperature, so despite unseasonably cold weather you will notice truly vigorous plants breaking dormancy in the next few weeks. As you observe your own energy increase a little bit as daylight expands lengthwise, try to be attentive to what is going on outside too. Recognizing natural cycles and constant change helps release us from the burdens of our tendency to want to manually control our lives. We are part of an ever changing ecosystem...our bodies are an ever changing ecosystem, it is important for us to let ourselves be guided by the laws of nature within us and beyond our skin.

Below: spring flowers!

Bulbous spring flowers such as crocuses, snowdrops, and winter iris are shooting up those amazing lance-like bundles of bright green shoots that surround their beautiful flowers. I have a few Japanese plum trees on my land already beginning to bloom and flowering current buds already opening.

I hope the teas this month help keep you warm, well rested, and in good spirits. As late winter slowly reveals signs of spring, I try to do my best to accommodate people the best I can given our diverse geographical regions and climates. Spring comes early in my region, but sticks around longer than other regions, so I will start developing spring tonic teas next month as nettles begin to emerge where I live.

I spent ten days last month at the NW Vipassana Center where I learned some invaluable meditation techniques that have replaced my previous meditation practice. Vipassana is simply the bare bones techniques and teaching as taught by Gautama Buddha himself. The techniques have been passed down from teacher to student for 2500 years. Vipassana never became sectarian like many other forms of “Buddhism” and many believe it to be the most pure form of the techniques that Buddha taught that liberate people from their own suffering. There is no dogma or idolizing...the technique itself is quite simple, but difficult to practice at times.

I have never mentally worked so hard as I did at the ten day retreat. You live like a monk or nun for ten days and focus exclusively on self observation through hours and hours of sitting meditation. As you become more sensitive to your own body sensations, many subconscious mental patterns begin to surface and reveal themselves to you, and your job is to observe them objectively and with equanimity. The technique slowly teaches you to recognize that most of the time we are either clinging to the past or craving for the future, leading to patterns of mental suffering. The techniques helps beautify the mind, keep you in the present, and relieve you of the deep negative patterns that lead to deep attachment. At the retreat, as the days go on you begin to get a glimpse of what it might be like to live exclusively in the present moment with the awareness of the impermanence of everything. Every moment change is happening so there is no point to clinging to any fixed identity or ambition for singular achievement. By the end of the ten days I really started to notice a profound change in my thinking and was able to come home with very clear, well practiced, techniques for my morning and evening sittings.

Almost a month has passed since the retreat and the techniques have stuck pretty well. When I went to the retreat (after 6 years of nudging from one of my closest friends), I realized on the fourth or fifth day that this is the technique I had been seeking for a long time. I feel very safe when I am surrounded by mundane practical elements. Religions, with so many teachings and practices that have to be taken on faith rather than rooted in observable patterns in nature have always been hard for me to understand. Vipassana allows me a safe reliable technique to begin to clearly see the roots of my thoughts and patterns. And as I practice more I am beginning to fully trust myself as I continue to try to lead an ethical life, where I serve the earth and my community through the work that I do. One of the most profound changes I have felt on a daily basis is that I have been able to begin to alter my impulse to let judgement or negativity “get to me” and unleash my strong desire to “react” when it does. My mind is becoming more aware of itself, able to start to see the roots of my patterns that form my identity (defined by a large collection of my likes and dislikes), and I have so much more control over my inner emotional life than ever before.

Plus it is so cool to recognize how impermanent nature really is. And amazingly, self observation and acceptance allows more space to be empathic and kind toward others without expectations. Anyways, I just wanted to speak a little about the Vipassana experience because I really think it is fascinating and everyone should try a ten day retreat. It is super hard but you probably wont be disappointed...at the basic level, all you are really doing is learning a technique that allows for greater self observation, love, and a path to reduce suffering.

Below: My nephew and I with his Angora Rabbits

Chai

Chai is a great morning brew. Chai at the bare minimum is tea and a couple spices. Some chai blends in parts of India are simply black tea and cardamom. I am a big fan of a much more complex blend of spices and black tea. This chai blend is super aromatic than leans toward spicy with a deep anise/clove component. As a winter chai I chose spices that are both anti-microbial and warming. Ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and cloves are quite pungent which accounts for the heat you feel in your face and chest that eventually moves throughout your body as you sip. I drink chai when my hands and feet are stubbornly cold and it seems to help increase energy and movement in my body. When my core starts to feel a little warmer I have a tendency to move around with more ease which brings circulation to my arms and legs. Chai also aids digestion, supports immunity, and is so tasty!

Dream

Dream tea is designed to calm the skeletal muscular system and the nervous system. Basically, Dream Tea helps relax tense muscles and quiet an agitated nervous system. Chamomile is antispasmodic, relaxes and tones the nervous system, and relieves digestive upset. Catnip and mints are nutritive and slightly calming. Catnip is also a carminative and a traditional cold and flu remedy. Hops is the most sedating herb in the blend and is extensively used for treating insomnia. Skullcap soothes nervous tension and helps renew the nervous system. Licorice is added for a touch of sweetness and it’s nutritive and anti-spasmodic properties.  

I have talked to a lot of customers over the past few months and I hear a resounding message that people are having a really hard time sleeping. I completely understand why. Some of the worst qualities in our culture are being promoted which negatively impacts most of us and brings up fear and anger. People rightly feel incredibly unsafe and unprotected by our government...and it feels as though we are experiencing an unraveling of our democracy. Your health and mental balance is going to be very important during the long road ahead. We as citizens are going to have to protect each other and refuse to be intimidated by people in positions of power.

If we, as a large collection of individuals, refuse to let the government dictate hateful and dangerous policies, they have far less power and will eventually have to cede to the will of the people. It might not be pretty, but it will happen, so stay strong and grounded...persistence is essential. Keep reminding yourself that your life and work are rooted in love and compassion, regardless of how ruthless and hateful the public rhetoric gets.

We each have our own agency to follow the rules or not, rebellion is a completely legitimate form of resistance. When the orders or laws are unjust and strip us of our liberties and eliminate protections for any of our people, we do not have to follow the orders. We simply refuse to comply, persist to change the policies, and do so with a clear conscience and mind. Taking care and protecting our fellow humans from hate and harm is one of our most basic ways to serve our society in a really powerful and positive way. When we feel we have no power or control, we easily slip into a spiral of anxiety and depression. Never give up your personal agency to anyone, especially not to your government. If the government is not working in the service of all our brothers and sisters, it is not doing it’s job and does not deserve our compliance.

As you lay down to rest at the end of the day, in those moments of quiet isolation you might find your mind and body still buzzing. I know I do a lot of the time. Dream tea helps relax the mind and body. It is not a sedating tea, so you can even drink it during the day when you feel excessively stressed. Each of the herbs in this blend are calming and nutritive. So in addition to calming the body they provide your body with nourishing chemicals that help restore depleted nerves and muscles.

Managing the intensity of the daily emotional rollercoaster requires more than just tea. Self care is super important. Being kind and forgiving to yourself along with eating well and participating in activities that encourage you to feel beautiful and empowered are essential. Feeding your body nourishing foods allows you to rebuild your body with the right quality of nutrients to increase health and healing. Our tissues are constantly breaking down and rebuilding, feeding yourself lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, and leafy greens ensures you are giving your cells the building blocks to maintain optimal cellular health. Your diet does not have to be complicated, the more simple the ingredients and the less processed the foods are, the better. I mostly eat vegetables, salads, and mineral rich soups. My protein comes eggs (we have a bunch of hens on our farm) and the occasional side dish of meat. Cooking your own meals and buying foods from local farmers is a great way to connect with the people who are sustainably maintaining landscapes and providing food to your region. Building connections with people who are working toward a better compassionate future, despite how different they might seem, is incredibly healing to your mind and body.

Your evening routine is also a part of your day where you could do a little tweaking to help your body relax at the end of the day. Having a very consistent routine helps train your body and mind to chill out. Eating an early dinner, taking a bath or relaxing in the shower, drinking relaxing teas, and spending joyful time with family or reading a novel are simple things that can be incorporated consistently into your evening ritual. Running around in the evening, drinking excessive alcohol, watching tv, or reading the news late at night often disrupt your ability to fall asleep or stay asleep. Your evening routine should make you feel safe, relaxed, and loved. Just remember to think of your evening routine as the transition from high wakeful energy, to low relaxed energy, and eventually to sleep. This transition takes a long time for some people and almost no time at all for others.

If it takes you a long time to slow down and relax then honor that and create a longer evening routine. There is no reason to feel shame or frustration about difficulty sleeping. If you do find yourself unable to sleep just let your body feel relaxed and content. I have battled with insomnia since childhood and have eventually learned to quiet my mind, not attach to the narrative that is causing some of my agitation, and simply let my body rest through the night, even if I am not fully asleep. I find I get enough rest, even during the worst stretches of insomnia, if I fully surrender into the most relaxed state my body can come to during long sleepless nights.    

Bliss

Bliss tea is a great tea that works through the nervous system to quickly reduce emotional stress, which makes room for your natural beautiful self to shine through. Damiana and roasted cacao lift your mood and help reduce negative feelings. You are incredibly smart and beautiful, let yourself realize that. Damiana helps remind you of your true nature and can help jump start positive empowering notions within yourself. Mints and linden are mildly relaxing. Cinnamon and cloves are warming aromatics. They can help increase circulation which can excite the body, encouraging movement. I like to use warming aromatics in my morning tea to help get me going and motivate my body. Clove and damiana are considered folk aphrodisiacs. They help fill the body with a sense of natural beauty and charm. We all have so much beauty and love within us, we just sometimes forget how great we are!

Rose hips are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids (which accounts for their anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties).

This bitter-sweet tea is a great energizing alternative to stimulating drinks and has some of the same benefits as coffee and tea on digestion.  

I am a fairly reserved person socially, I often retreat from large social situations. I drink Bliss tea before going to the Farmers Markets or a concert to help me let go of some of my tension and insecurities. It is remarkable how well Bliss allows the nervous system to shed anxiety without forfeiting excitement and energy.

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Magickal Ingredients in Your Kitchen

Merry Meet :))))) Many of the herbs, spices and other ingredients in your kitchen have magickal properties.  When we have something we desire by working these ingredients into our meals and drinks throughout the day, we can help these desires come to us.  Below is a basic list that I have started for you of the ones that I am aware of.  You may want to designate a space in your Book of Shadows and add to this list as you find more. :))))

Alfalfa sprouts: frugality Allspice: luck, health Almonds: wisdom, prosperity Amaranth: earth energy Anise: love, enthusiasm, deepens meditation Apple: balance, harmony Apricot: feminine spirituality, romance, passion Artichoke: personal growth, protection from negative energy Asparagus: aphrodisiac Avocado: beauty, passion Bacon: financial prosperity Bamboo Shoots: feminine energy Banana: male fertility Barley: grounding, energy Basil: calming, love Bay leaves: energy, health Beans: decision making, divination Beef: grounding, abundance Beets: beauty, passion Blackberries: protection Blueberries: calm, acceptance, peace Brazil Nuts: good fortune, love Bread: kinship, sustenance Broccoli: strength, leadership Brussel sprouts: stability, endurance Buckwheat: wealth, protection Butter: soothes troubled relationships Cabbage: fertility Cake: enchantment Capers: lust Caraway: protection Cardamon: strengthen relationships, love Carrots: vision, masculine energy, fertility, dispel illusions Cashews: financial prosperity, energy Catnip: joy, acceptance, life force Cauliflower: feminine energy Celery: foundations, peace, passion, lust Chamomile: purifying, calming Cheese: energy vibration, joy Cherries: energy, divination Chicken: health, new beginnings Chili Peppers: creative energy Chive: protection, breaking habits Cilantro: love Cinnamon: spirituality, psychic insight Cloves: love, money, psychic protection Cocoa: joy, love Coconut: diversity, spirituality Coffee: conscious mind, alertness Comfrey: financial prosperity Cookies: love, maternal instinct Corn: life, abundance, fertility Crab: spiritual energy Cranberries: protection Cucumber: chastity Cumin: prevents theft Curry: protection from evil spirits Dandelion: psychic powers Dates: free spirit Dill: dominance, sexual desire Echinacea: spirituality Eggs: fertility, hope Endive: lust Fennel: healing, purifying, spiritual Figs: luck, abundance Fish: powers of unconscious, fertility Garlic: protection Ginger: love, healing, energy Ginseng: endurance, passion Grapes: spiritual energy, concentration, fertility Guava: romantic fantasy Hazelnuts: intuition, divination Honey: creativity, joy, well-being Horehound: protection Horseradish: masculine energy, prevent evil Huckleberries: protection, intention Hyacinth: dependability Iris: life force Jelly/Jam: joy Kiwi: love, passion Lamb: sensitivity, caring Lavender: calming Lemon: cleansing, longevity, devotion Lemongrass: psychic, intuition Lettuce: feminine energy, protection, psychic Linden: rest, sleep Lime: purification, healing Mango: spirituality, joy Maple syrup: life, abundance Marjoram: strengthen love and relationships Milk: nurturing Mint: rejuvenation, money, healing, purification, vibration Mushrooms: strength, courage Mustard: alertness, awareness Nutmeg: health, fidelity, good fortune Oats: prosperity, sustenance Olive: peace, spirituality, integrity Onions: absorb impurities, protection Oranges: love, health, happiness, invigoration Oysters: sexual energy Papaya: devotion Paprika: creative energy Parsley: protection, purification Passionfruit: friendship, love Pasta: psychic energy Peaches: love, fertility, wishes Peanuts: masculine energy, aggressive energy Pears: passion, lust Pecans: prosperity Pepper: protection, banish evil Pineapple: hospitality, protection Pistachios: break spells Plums: inspire love Pomegranate: growth, fertility Poppy seeds: calmness, magick Potato: healing, foundation, earth energy Radish: protection, protects from evil eye, sexual energy Rasberries: stamina, vigor Rhubarb: willpower, reduce worry Rice: blessings, fertility, weather, magick (rain) Rosemary: love, happiness Rye: love Saffron: clairvoyance, healing Sage: protection, healing Salt: grounding, protection, earthly purification Sassafras: love, money Sesame seeds: life force Slippery Elm: persuasion, stops gossip Sprouts: energy Strawberries: love, romance Sugar: dispel evil Sunflower Seeds: masculine energy, conception Sweet Potatoes: nurturance Tarragon: remove negative energy Tea: immortality, meditation, intuition Thyme: fairy folk, health, romance Tomatoes: love, protect against negative energy Truffles: aphrodisiac Turnips: protection Vanilla: raise vibration, loving energy Vinegar: purification Watercress: feminine power Wheat: fruitfulness, bounty, rebirth Yogurt: grounded spirituality, intuition Wine: celebration, happiness

I will try to add more as I get them.  If you know of any more let me know! :)))

Have a magickal day!

Much Love and Many Blessings,

Jasmeine Moonsong

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