#Laurel Nobilis

[captainsilversims]

LAVENDER: Laurel & Sienna

Laurel's face softens, "Why did you and Mr. Forrest keep us separated? Did we do something wrong?" "Yer allowed to call 'im Russell, and no, y'all did nothin' wrong." "Then, why separate us?" Sage sighs, "Ah can't tell you, not my place. Just know it was for y'all's own good."

[crudlynaturephotos]

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Word List: Sweet

beautiful words with "sweet" to try to include in your poem/story

Bittersweet - pleasure accompanied by suffering or regret; being at once bitter and sweet

Meadowsweet - any of several spireas

Oversweet - excessively sweet; cloying

Presweeten - to make (a food or beverage) sweet or sweeter in advance and especially during manufacture or preparation

Sweetbells - an eastern North American deciduous shrub (Leucothoe racemosa) with pinkish flowers in long racemes

Sweetberry - sheepberry i.e., a North American shrub or small tree (Viburnum lentago) having white flowers in flat cymes

Sweetbread - the thymus or pancreas of a young animal (such as a calf) used for food

Sweetbriar - an Old World rose (especially Rosa eleganteria) with stout recurved prickles and white to deep rosy-pink single flowers; called also eglantine

Sweetening - something that sweetens

Sweetfish - ayu i.e., a small salmonlike anadromous fish (Plecoglossus altivelis) of Japan that is highly esteemed as a food fish

Sweetflag - any of a genus (Acorus) of perennial herbaceous plants that are typically found in wetlands of the northern hemisphere and have long narrow leaves and aromatic roots

Sweetgrass - a slender fragrant perennial grass (Hierochloe odorata) that typically grows in moist soils and is used especially in basketry

Sweetish - somewhat sweet; unpleasantly sweet

Sweetroot - licorice

Sweetshop - a candy store

Sweetsop - sugar apple

Sweetveld - African veld that is not markedly acid in soil reaction and is characterized by production in the presence of adequate mositure of palatable grazing of predominantly annual grasses

Sweetwood - a laurel (Laurus nobilis)

Sweetwort - an unfermented malt infusion

Unsweetened - not containing added sugar; not sweetened

If any of these words inspire your writing, do tag me or send me a link. I'd love to read your work!

More: Word Lists

[theromaboo]

The Sixth Day of Julius Caesar

I once heard someone attributing Julius Caesar's illness (which might've been epilepsy or mini strokes or something else or maybe it wasn't a specific chronic illness at all. It's controversial right now) to wearing a laurel wreath, and I don't really understand how that works.

During Caesar's time, a laurel wreath would've most likely been made out of the plant Laurus nobilis, you know, bay leaves. Caesar might've gotten a stomachache if he ate a significant amount of them, but I am yet to read any sources that mention Caesar eating straight laurel!

Laurel wreaths could also be made out of a plant called Prunus laurocerasus (though I don't know if it was used for laurel wreaths in ancient Rome. I can't find anything about that). Its common name is cherry laurel, and it is toxic. I've read that you can irritate your skin if you touch it too much, but you'll have to eat it if you want to get the really bad effects.

I don't think Caesar was out here constantly eating all of his laurel wreaths. I'd assume that if he was, people would've made fun of him for it and therefore it would be mentioned somewhere.

I think the reason someone came up with this idea is because it's ironic. Caesar apparently liked his privilege of wearing a laurel wreath at all times because it hid his thinning hair (Suetonius, Life of Julius Caesar, 45.2). It'll be so ironic if his illness was caused by it. However, without any evidence of Caesar eating laurel wreaths made out of cherry laurel, this is an incredibly weak theory.

[coven-of-genesis]

Bay leaves metaphysical uses

Bay leaves, which are the leaves of the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), have been used for various metaphysical purposes in different cultures and belief systems.

Here are some examples:

Divination: Bay leaves have been used for divination or fortune-telling purposes. One common practice is to write a wish or a question on a bay leaf, and then burn it while focusing on the intention. It is believed that the smoke carries the wish or question to the divine or higher realms, and the ashes can be used to interpret the answer or outcome.

Protection: Bay leaves are often used in spiritual or metaphysical practices for protection. Some believe that placing bay leaves in the corners of a room, carrying them in a bag/wallet, or wearing them as an amulet can protect against negative energies, evil spirits, or hexes.

Purification: Bay leaves are believed to have purifying properties and can be used to cleanse and purify spaces, objects, or individuals. Burning bay leaves as incense or smudging with bay leaves is thought to help clear away negative energies, purify the aura, and create a sacred space.

Enhancing Intuition & Psychic Abilities: Bay leaves are sometimes used in rituals or practices aimed at enhancing intuition, psychic abilities, or spiritual insight. Some believe that placing bay leaves under the pillow, using them in dream pillows, or consuming them in teas can help stimulate intuition, enhance psychic abilities, or promote lucid dreaming.

Attracting Prosperity & Abundance: Bay leaves are sometimes used in spells or rituals to attract prosperity and abundance. Some believe that placing bay leaves in a wallet, purse, or cash register can help attract financial success, while others use bay leaves in abundance spells or charms to manifest wealth and abundance in their lives.

Love & Romance: Bay leaves are also sometimes used in spells or rituals related to love and romance. Some believe that writing a love wish or intention on a bay leaf and then burying it in the ground can help attract a romantic partner or enhance an existing relationship.

[bonefall]

Got some cool generated names in lifegen (clangen mod) and though they’d be fun to translate! I’ll start with the protagonist and his family. Also sorry if the formatting is off tumblr was acting weird and i had to jump through some hoops to send this.

Rainbowember | Solysskip

Direct, Solyss (Rainbow) + Kip (Ember) I like this name because he’s an insecure healer who took a long time to pass his apprenticeship, so it seems fitting.

Ghostclover | Kepbachafa

I thought this name would make sense as a name for a suspected fading kit who lived. In game she’s a mtf trans Molly, but I decided that she was actually assigned a Gib at birth since the fading kit thing. She later figured out she contained Mollyness.

Tempestecho | Kychkarraoyaawo

This one was pretty direct too, and I think it’s a good candidate for a nickname due to the length. Maybe Kychaawo?

Fintwist | Sseoshigashig

Fintwist kinda brings to mind a fish twisting it’s fin to turn around for whatever reason, so I think dance works for that. Nickname could be Sseoshig.

Curlewback | Byyrbesaofa

Went with the sand martin to keep the shorebird connection! Also, used spine-mane since I couldn’t find a word for back.

Yellowdapple | Aweenkonpen

Direct, not much to say about this one, haha.

Tawnygale | Hrrua-ubafwu

Decided to go with the tawny owl over the color since he isn’t that color, and has a weather suffix. ‘Bafwu’ seemed the closest to gale to me so I went with that.

Logblaze | Chok-kafyar

No I don’t know what this name means either? Sounds like an off-brand Lionblaze.

Fallenbird | Fewlwheer

This name struck me as an Honor title, and he spawned in with a bite scar, which makes that fit even more. I like to think his original names prefix was Wheer, so the Honor title represents how the swift fell, but got back in the air.

Riverlotus | Sbasspowo

I’m glad I managed to find the word for the waterlily, I wanted to show this name off, I love it.

Falconlaurel | Mweeliliprraponma

This was an interesting one, for sure! I wanted to go with an actual falcon species, instead of just going with Raptor/Yassga. This guys a mediator, so I went with the merlin. There wasn’t a word for laurel I could find but I thought that I could translate the vibe, since laurel brings to mind honor and triumph. I decided that, for a mediator, Prra-ness would be an associated feeling/goal, so I chose Primrose (Prraponma) as the suffix because of the winter association example. So his name, could also be translated back as Merlinprimrose, or just Merlinrose for short. Nickname could be Mweeponma?

Springbreak | Mwarussmimanaw

Honestly I just wanted show off that I got a cat named Springbreak. Anyways I went with it being Spring as in the season, and decided that I would use mimanaw (lounge) instead of anything related to breaking/shattering, to make it so that her name basically means a break in Spring. Though, Springbreak could be a good Dishonor title, Yiaokerroch. Jump-shatter, you hurt yourself by springing. Anyways nickname could be Mwanaw.

Branchripple | Baryennipa

I decided to use the future tense of ripple, to make the name mean that she will make the branches ripple. She graduated early, so its to say that she will make an impact.

Fintwist is absolutely drawing me in, fantastic use of the brand new "fin-wing." I've got an image in my mind of one of them decorative dragon koi, swirling around and around.

Koi aren't common in Clan territory, and when they ARE seen they're dealt with, but it's also possible for this one species I like a lot to have a light, shining morph. I should make a special word for that color of Tench when I get there...

Also congrats on Springbreak that's AWESOME I love it. And Logblaze? Sounds like a big bonfire to me! Maybe your cats like to BBQ ThunderClan-style!

ANYWAY, MISSING WORD TIME

Curlew = Urloop I just named this one over here, after you'd already sent this ask!

Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) = Skoka BY the way, in my Willow Quest, I learned something heartbreaking....... bay willow doesn't grow here. I misidentified a willow. God have mercy on my soul Bayshine's name is BAY LAUREL-Shine, Skokashem. Oops. I will be repurposing the Wawa word in the Lexicon to a different type of willow.

Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) = Reyoka Both of these are made into laurel wreaths btw, and the wood is burned because it smells nice. This one has red berries and less uses in general, but smells nicer when burned.

Gale = Harloo A very strong wind.

White Clover (Trifolium repens) = Glem This is the one you think of when you think of a classic three-leaved clover. It has short, round petals, and its flowers are typically white. This one is favored by grazing animals.

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) = Powglem This one has pinkish flowers with longer petals, and is used for medicinal purposes. This is the one used for Cloverfoot's name.

[turtlesandfrogs]

The really fun* thing about foraging, is you really can't go off of common names. You really have to know the individual plant species. For example, both of the plants below are often just called 'laurel':

One is toxic, and you shouldn't eat any part of it, nor be in an enclosed space with cut branches or crushed leaves. One is one of the most commonly used herbs around. They are both often called laurel.

One is English/cherry/common laurel, Prunus laurocerasus, which some will notice is the same genus as cherries and apricots, in the rose family. It's toxic, containing cyanide, and is generally speaking, not a good time.

The other is Bay laurel/sweet Bay/true laurel, Laurus nobilis, which you'll note is not in the same genus or even the same family, it being in the laurel family rather than the rose family. Both it's leaves and berries are used to flavor food.

They both thrive here, they're both broad leaf evergreen trees/bushes, and they both have white flowers followed by berries. But if you look a little more closely, they're pretty easy to tell apart. Once you really know both plants, you're not going to confuse them.

But that's the thing with foraging- you really should know both the plant you're foraging, and any look-alikes.

Also, the one with bug damage above is also the one deer like to nibble on, and it's the one that's poison to us.

*not fun, potentially deadly

[tiredwitchplant]

Everything You Need to Know About Herbs: Bay Leaf (Laurel)

Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis)

*Kitchen *Medical *Masculine *Samhain

Folks Names: Baie, Bay Laurel, Bay Tree, Daphne, Grecian Laurel, Laurel, Laurier d’Apollon, Laurier Sauce, Lorbeer, Noble Laurel, Roman Laurel,Sweet Bay, laurel of Apollo

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Deities: Aesculapius, Apollo, Ceres, Faunus, Eros

Abilities: Protection, Psychic Powers, Healing, Purification, Strength, Exorcism, Immortality

Characteristics: Is native to Mediterranean countries. An aromatic evergreen shrub or tree growing to 65 ft. It has leathery, dark green leaves, small yellow male and female flowers, and shiny black berries. Prefers damp and shady spots.

History: In ancient Greece, bay laurel was used in divination by the Delphic Oracle. In Greek mythology, Daphne fled from Apollo, and was changed into a bay tree, which from that time became sacred to him. From ancient Rome comes the tradition that the sudden withering of a bay laurel tree bodes disaster for the household. In ancient Rome, bay laurel leaves were used as a medicine, a spice, and a decorative garland during the December festival of Saturnalia. Bay laurel was sacred to the gods Apollo and Asclepius, who together oversaw healing and medicine. It’s said that Emperor Tiberius of ancient Rome wore a bay laurel wreath for protection during a thunderstorm.

How to Grow:

Easy to Grow: Yes

Rating: Beginner Friendly

Seeds Accessible: Yes

How to Grow Bay Laurel

Video Guide

Where to Buy Seeds

Magical Properties:

Placed beneath your pillow will invite prophetic dreams

Burning dried bay leaves can dispel any lingering sickness and negative energy

Can bring in success, especially with business and abundance

Enhances creativity, focus and inner wisdom

Holding boughs of bay leaf in one’s hand can help with foretelling

A sprig of bay leaf in water can help with purification ceremonies

Gives strength to those in wrestling and athletic sports

Can grant wishes and ward off bad luck

Scatter, burn or wear an amulet with bay leaf to exorcise evil spirits

Medical Usage:

Is antibacterial and antifungal

In salve or poultice form, can help heal bruises and sore muscles

Bay tea is good for general health, particularly digestion and UTIs

Promotes the onset of menstrual periods

Added in cooking can help with food digestion in the stomach

Sources

[lailoken]

Wisht Smoke: Sorcerous Incense Blends

"An offering of four handmade Loose Incense Blends, meant for use as Craft Aids in four respective forms of Occultic Operation.

Each Wisht Smoke Blend was carefully devised based on traditional occult wisdom and years of personal experimentation, then extensively tested for sorcerous efficacy, before finally being made available here, in hopes that they will be as helpful to other practitioners as they have been for me.

Each incense is composed from a specialized blend of five hand-ground materials, and every batch is ritually enlivened and consecrated in an individualized Hallowing Rite, before being sealed in 1.7 oz Aluminum screw top container.

The Wisht Smoke Blends offered include:

Purging Smoke— A a fumigation blend empowered by the virtues of Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana,) Vervain (Verbena hastata,) Sage (Salvia officinalis,) Rue (Ruta graveolens,) and Camphor Resin (Camphora officinarum,) meant for use in rites and rituals of cleansing and purification.

Specter Smoke— A a fumigation blend empowered by the virtues of Mullein Flower (Verbascum thapsus,) Tobacco Leaf (Nicotiana sylvestris,) Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale,) Coffin Wood (fragment from an antique Walnut Wood coffin,) and Storax Resin (Styrax benzoin,) meant for use in chthonic rites and rituals of necromancy and evocation.

Mantic Smoke— A a fumigation blend empowered by the virtues of Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris,) Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis,) Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus,) Harmel (Peganum harmala,) and Sweet Myrrh Resin (Opoponax,) meant for sorcerous perception and rites of divination.

& Gloaming Smoke— A a fumigation blend empowered by the virtues of Mistletoe (Viscum album,) Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum aleuticum,) Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus monogyna,) Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri,) and Honey Crystals (Apis mellifera,) meant for rites of Gloaming Magic and Communion with the Fair Folk.

All ingredients used were either hand-grown, hand-foraged, or otherwise ethically sourced. All blends are meant for aromatic use only, and should never be consumed or taken internally."

If you are interested in purchasing one or more of these sorcerous incense blends, you may do so for $21 a piece on my shop: ¤

[soupedepates]

be me bored light on fire laurel leaves (laurus nobilis) cuz it smells nice inhale a bit of smoke by accident now feel dizzy and light-headed bruh

[delightingintragedy]

Imbolc Oil

"Use this blend on February 2nd for rituals celebrating the Imbolc cross-quarter day.

1 drop angelica essential oil (Angelica archangelica) to sanctify

3 drops basil essential oil (Ocimum basilicum) to protect

1 drop bay laurel essential oil (Laurus nobilis) to purify

5 drops frankincense essential oil (Boswellia carteri) to consecrate

3 drops myrrh essential oil (Commiphora myrrha) to bless the oil

Combine all oils in a glass bottle. Add this synergy to a diffuser before ritual or add it to an anointing oil base.

Note: Omit sensitizing bay laurel if this is going to be an anointing oil for the skin."

-Blackthorn's Botanical Magic by Amy Blackthorn

Edit: NOTE: Essential oils and absolutes can be expensive, and this book has shown to present a few costly recipes, so take them with a grain of salt. I personally use oil infusions rather than essential oils because of chemical sensitivity, and it tends not to be of high cost comparatively. I take all of these recipes as a suggestion of correspondence rather than something I absolutely must follow. It's better to get creative and use what you have on hand rather than spend a ton of money on some oils you'll only use once or twice.

[captainsilversims]

Meet My OCs Pt. 1:

Sienna Forrest and Laurel Nobilis. Sienna is a werewolf, Laurel is human, and they're a canon couple of mine.

[magicoldcottage]

Laurel

You can find Laurel under Bay, link below.

[petermorwood]

Death Cap.

Destroying Angel.

Funeral Bell.

Deadly Dapperling.

Deadly Webcap.

Mycologists don't give names like that as a joke, and various European countries have trained Mushroom Inspectors who check foraged mushrooms for hazards.

"All fungi can be eaten; some only once."

Also, about 20 years ago so well before AI errors, @dduane brought home a cookbook which had a glossary of various herbs, and the one for "bay leaves" said "...also known as cherry laurel..."

Nope. Most definitely nope. Bay leaves come from the bay laurel, Laurus nobilis, and are flavourings Leaves from the cherry laurel, Prunus laurocerasus, are toxic.

We don't have that cookbook any more - it was sent back to the publisher with a Post-It and highlighter in the proper places - but we do have the eight other cookbooks which they sent us for warning them about the error.

(No problems in any of those, BTW, and some very good recipes.)

For those not in the know, this is one of the Amanita mushrooms referred to as a Destroying Angel. Never, ever, ever, ever forage with an app. Especially for mushrooms.

[fiverr0fjg]

Bay Leaves Tea: Fragrant and Multipurpose Herb

Bay Leaves: Unlocking the Culinary and Medicinal Potentials of Laurus nobilis Bay leaves tea

Aromatic leaves from the bay laurel tree Bay leaves are aromatic leaves from the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis). They are used in cooking to enhance the flavor of food, especially in slow-cooked recipes such as soups, sauces, and stews . Bay leaves have a delicately fragrant but slightly bitter taste

Bay leaf (also known as laurel) is a spice commonly used to flavor soups and meat dishes for its light, herbal flavor.

How Bay Leaf Can Boost Your Health Bay leaf is a fragrant spice that has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. But what are the benefits of bay leaf for your health?

To get the most out of your bay leaf tree, it is important to plant it in the right spot. Bay leaf trees need full sun to thrive.

Bay leaf, also known as Bay Laurel, is famous in the culinary world. This wonderful herb gives flavour and aroma to many recipes.

The main striking difference being that the European bay leaf has only one central vein and their leaf is shorter, narrower, and lighter in color than the Indian Bay leaf.

dried bay leaves for tea, or hoja de Laurel in Spanish, is a lot of this fragrant and multipurpose herb. Bay leaves, which come from the Laurus nobilis tree, are a mainstay in many cultures' cuisines and are lauded for the rich taste they impart to many different foods.

Beyond their culinary applications, bay leaves are recognized in herbal medicine and natural remedies for their health benefits.

Now that we know how to store and manage this crucial kitchen item, let's look at its culinary uses, medicinal herbs advantages, and storage options.

Food Applications Soups, stews, marinades, and sauces benefit greatly from the delicate yet distinctive scent and flavor that organic bay leaves provide to these dishes. Their subtlety belies their critical role in a dish's taste character. The following are some recipes that call for dried bay leaves:

For a more nuanced flavor in soups and stews, try simmering in a few of bay leaves. Marinades: Marinating meat, poultry, and fish with bay leaves brings out their full taste. Boiling water for rice or pasta with a bay leaf adds a delicate scent that improves the meal. Bay leaves add a unique flavor that is best suited to slow-cooked foods since the flavors may combine and absorb during the cooking process.

Advantages to Health - Ideal Smudging Spice and Bay Laurel Herb

Bay leaves tea, a staple in the herbalist's pantry, are valued not just for their culinary contributions but also for their role in natural medicine. They're among the 100 medicinal plants and their uses highlighted for:

Easing gas and promoting digestive health as part of herbal remedies. The herbal medicine books, including The Herbal Medicine Maker's Handbook, often cite bay leaves for their health benefits. The high vitamin and mineral content of organic bay leaves makes them useful in the kitchen and beyond.

Traditional uses of bay leaves include the relief of gas.

Safeguarding and Managing

Proper storage of dried Organic Bay Leaves is crucial to preserve their healing plants essence and flavor. It is essential to store dried Organic Bay Leaves smudging correctly so that their scent and flavor don't fade:

For long-term preservation, store bay leaves in a tightly sealed container in a cold, dark spot. Because of this, their flavor and essential oils last longer. The quality of dried bay leaf teas can be maintained for up to two years if preserved correctly. But you should eat them within a year after buying them if you want the taste to remain. Directions for Use: For most meals, just one or two bay leaves will impart enough flavor. Never serve this dish with the bay leaves still on it; they pose a choking hazard if consumed whole.

Organic Methods and Sustainability Supporting sustainable agriculture techniques and better ecosystems is what buying organic bay leaves is all about. Herbs produced organically tend to promote soil health and biodiversity, which is in line with the preferences of eco-conscious shoppers.

It aligns with the types of herbal medicine that prioritize eco-conscious cultivation.

In summary, a treasure trove of aromatic smudging with bay leaves and flavorful ingredients can elevate any recipe. Bay leaves enhance the flavor of food, whether used in regular cooking or for special occasions. In addition to being a great addition to any kitchen pantry, organic items are great for your health and the environment.

Whole Laurus nobilis bay leaves, which weigh 100 grams, are natural and dried. They will improve the taste of soups, stews, sauces, and other foods. You can also smudge with them and use them for flowers.

There are many ways to improve the taste of food with 100 grams of dried bay leaves. The Laurus Nobilis tree has fine, whole leaves that can be used to give food a rich, sweet taste. You can also put flowers in them and burn them during rituals

[insidedreams-blog]

BAY (LAURUS NOBILIS) Also known as sweet bay and sweet laurel, bay was used to crown the victor of games in ancient Greece and Rome. Bay is magically associated with success, wisdom, and divination. Write a wish on a bay leaf and burn it, or sleep with it under your pillow for dreams that offer some sort of guidance as to how to pursue your goal. (If you burn the bay leaf, make sure your area is well ventilated, for the smoke can be mildly hallucinogenic.)

MURPHY-HISCOCK, A., The Green Witch. Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magi of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils and More. NY. Adams Media. 2017, pp. 93-94.