#dandelion honey uk

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CONTENTS

PSA!

Content Warnings!

Formatting

Words You'll See & What They Mean

Herbs & Medicines

Poisons

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PSA!

These plants are using HUMAN effects!  Do not feed your cat these plants for funsies, because they can be deadly! Also, heads up, this post contains plants primarily from the UK and North America, since the books take place in England and borrow animals from North America. There are also a few plants from... neither place!

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CWs!

Mentions of vomit, sickness, & death. Long post.

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Formatting

Scientific Name; Points towards which species I was looking at

Description; Appearance, taste, & smell

Location; Where they’re best found

Grows; The time of year they’re found

Usage; How they’re used (i.e. eaten, chewed, etc)

Effect; What they do

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WORDS YOU’LL SEE & WHAT THEY MEAN

Poultice; A medicinal method where one or more herbs are soaked in water, chewed together to make a wet mass, then applied to the body of the patient.   Honey is often added to thicken the poultice and help the herbs stick together.

Paste; The middle ground between poultice and pulp, pastes are prepared the same as poultices.  They can either be spread onto a wound or eaten by a patient.

Pulp; When two or more herbs are chewed into mush and eaten by a patient.  Nectar or honey may be added to make the pulp less bitter or more appealing.

Ointment; Two or more herbs mixed with lots of water, honey, herb extract, and/or nectar and rubbed onto the patient’s body.  Herbs are chewed into a pulp, mixed with liquid(s), and let sit to thicken for several hours.

Herb Extract; Juices that come from herbs.  Can be made either by kneading a herb (with things such as basil, borage, and lovage) or breaking the stems (with things such as milkweed and dandelion stems).

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HERBS & MEDICINES

╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(A)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Alder Bark Scientific Name; Alnus Description; Alder trees have dark grey bark- greenish on younger trees.   Location; On alder trees ; Along rivers ; In swampy, boggy, and marshy areas Grows; All year round Usage; Chewed by patient Effect; Eases toothaches

Alfalfa Scientific Name; Medicago Sativa Description; A tall plant with long, narrow leaves and purple, yellow, or white flowers.  It smells overpoweringly sweet as it blooms, and doesn’t have much of a taste beyond a vague nuttiness. Location; Rocky places with shallow soil ; Alongside Thunderpaths Grows; Mid- to late spring and early to late autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Prevents tooth decay

Ash Tree Sprouts Scientific Name; Fraxinus Description; A thin sprout with two small leaves. Location; Forests Grows; All year round Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound Effect; Treats poison from snake bites

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(B)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Basil Scientific Name; Ocimum Basilicum Description; An herb with square stems and rounded, slightly curved leaves.  It smells and tastes sweet and slightly pungent.  The plant doesn’t do well in the cold, and dies by the first frost of the year. Location; Hot, dry areas ; Twoleg gardens Grows; Late spring to very early autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Soothes headaches and cramping

Betony / Hedgenettle Scientific Name; Stachys Officinalis Description; Square, hairy stems with tall purple flowers with toothed leaves.  This plant has a charming, spicy, and earthy odor.  Its flavor is slightly spicy, with hints of bitter mint. Location; Meadows ; Open woodlands Grows; Late spring to autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Eases headaches & migraines

Bindweed Scientific Name; Convolvulus Tricolor Description; Bindweed flowers are trumpet-shaped and bright blue with a white center ring surrounding a yellow center.  It has a very strong smell. Location; Farmlands ; Grassy slopes ; In pastures ; Alongside Thunderpaths Grows; Summer to early autumn Usage; Binds sticks together Effect; No medicinal use, but can be used to tie sticks to a broken limb

Birch Sap Scientific Name; Betula Description; Best collected from young trees, when their bark is soft. Location; Within birch trees ; Almost anywhere Grows; All year round Usage; Swallowed by patient Effect; Gives energy ; Creates an appetite

Blackberry Leaves Scientific Name; Rubus subg. Rubus Description; The plant has pinkish-white flowers with five petals each.  The berries and leaves have a sharp, recognizable scent. Location; On blackberry bushes ; Almost anywhere ; Sunny places Grows; Mid-spring to late autumn ; Berries grow mid-summer to early autumn Usage; Coated on area of sting Effect; Mixed with other herbs into a poultice to soothe the pain of bee stings

Blazing Star Scientific Name; Mentzelia Laevicaulis Description; A flower with spiky leaves.  Its five bright yellow petals point out and resemble a star, giving it its name. Location; Sandy and rocky places ; Alongside Thunderpaths Grows; Mid- to late summer Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Cures cowpox ; Soothes stomachaches ; Treats open skin sores

Blessed Thistle Leaves Scientific Name; Cnicus Benedictus Description; A tall plant with sharp, spiked leaves and hairy stems.  The flowers at the top are yellow or purple, and the leaves have a bitter taste. Location; Sunny, dry, rocky areas Grows; Mid-summer to early fall Usage; Spikes removed ; Eaten by patient Effect; Strengthens heart and lungs ; Improves appetite ; Treats colds, coughs, fevers, and bacterial infections

Borage Scientific Name; Borago Officinalis Description; The flower has five small blue or pink petals and hairy leaves.  The best leaves are about halfway up the stem and have a zesty smell to them.  They’re soft and have a distinctive taste, which they lose when dried out. Location; Near water ; In sunny areas ; Forests Grows; Early summer to mid-autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Produces better & more milk in nursing cats ; Brings down fevers ; Soothes stomachaches ; Relieves tight chests

Bright-Eye Scientific Name; Phlox Paniculata Description; Light pink flowers with a dark pink center.  It smells something like cannabis, and it tastes sweet, slightly spicy, and something like sugarsnap peas. Location; Sunny areas ; Wooded areas ; Thickets Grows; Mid to late summer Usage; Crushed into a pulp with other herbs and eaten by patient Effect; Cures coughs (when combined with lovage)

Broom Scientific Name; Cytisus Scoparius Description; A shrub with small leaves and little yellow flowers.  The flowers are often on their own stem, but can also grow in pairs.  Broom is wind-tolerant and drought-resistant when established. Location; Forests ; Sunny places Grows; Early spring to late autumn Usage; Ground into a poultice Effect; Assists in the healing of broken bones

Burdock Root Scientific Name; Arctium Minus Description; A tall-stemmed thistle with a sharp smell and dark leaves.  It has a bitter taste. Location; Almost anywhere Grows; All year round Usage; Chewed into a poultice - ensure that any dirt has been washed off first - and placed on the wound area. Effect; Numbs and heals rat bites, particularly when infected ; Soothes sore paw pads ; Causes nausea if eaten

Burnet Scientific Name; Sanguisorba Officinalis Description; A plant with globed pink flowers and leaves in small clusters.  They taste and smell almost like cucumbers. Location; In sunny forest areas Grows; Mid-spring to late autumn Usage; Chewed and swallowed by patient ; Good for cats close to giving birth and cats who are about to travel Effect; Gives strength ; Reduces hunger, bleeding, and inflammation ; Kills stomach parasites

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(C)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Catchweed Scientific Name; Galium Aparine L. Description; A tall plant with fuzzy green balls and white flowers on the end.  When it's matured, it turns brown and develops small hooks that catch in furs and pelts.  It has a pleasant, crisp smell to it, like fresh-cut hay. Location; Moist, shady places ; Forests ; Meadows ; Prairies Grows; All year round Usage; Placed on patient’s pelt to keep poultices in place Effect; No medicinal effect, but keeps poultices in place without pain if cobwebs are not available

Catmint Scientific Name; Nepeta Racemosa Description; A tall, leafy plant with a delicious smell.  The stem is hairy and the flowers are pale purple.  It looks almost like nettle, but doesn’t sting.  Easily killed by frost, but very tolerant of droughts. Location; Twoleg gardens ; Dry soil ; Sunny places Grows; Late spring to early fall Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Cures greencough ; Soothes whitecough ; Deadly in high doses

Cat’s Claw Scientific Name; Dolichandra Unguis-cati Description; A creeping vine with sunny yellow flowers.  The flowers have five rounded petals.  The plant grows quickly and aggressively, and is very destructive.  It gets its name from its sharp thorns shaped like a cat’s claws.  The flowers smell fragrant and tastes bitter and woody. Location; Sunny places ; Forests Grows; Late spring to early summer Usage; Crushed and eaten by patient Effect; May prevent pregnancy ; Soothes swelling, arthritis, and ragged breathing

Celandine Scientific Name; Stylophorum Diphyllum Description; A yellow flower with four petals.  It has an odd, unpleasant, almost garlicky odor and a bitter taste. Location; Wooded areas ; Near water Grows; Mid-spring to early summer Usage; Crushed into an extract and dripped into the patient’s eyes Effect; Soothes weakened, infected, and damaged eyes

Chamomile Scientific Name; Chamaemelum Nobile Description; A small white flower with a large yellow center.  It has a mellow, sweet taste to it  and smells sweet and fresh. Location; Twoleg gardens ; Sandy soils ; Cool places Grows; Mid-spring to late summer Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Strengthens the heart ; Soothes the mind

Chervil Scientific Name; Anthriscus Cerefolium Description; A sweet-smelling plant with large, fern-like leaves, small white flowers, and knobby brown roots.  It tastes and smells mildly sweet and grassy. Location; Twoleg gardens ; Cool places ; Dry areas Grows; Early spring to late summer Usage; Chewed into a paste and placed on wound area or swallowed by patient Effect; Soothes infected wounds ; Soothes stomachaches ; May be used as pain relief during kitting

Chickweed Scientific Name; Stellaria Media Description; A tall plant with flat, almond-shaped leaves.  It smells almost minty, and tastes salty and leafy. Location; Very sunny areas ; Forests ; Damp soil Grows; Early spring to late autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Treats greencough- though catmint is preferred as it does a better job

Cobnuts / Hazelnuts Description; A smooth brown nut with a hard outside shell.  They taste sweet, musty, and earthy. Location; Around or on hazel trees Ripens; Early to late autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Improves insulin sensitivity ; Strengthens heart ; Reduces inflammation

Cobwebs Description; Long, thin, shiny strands of silk woven into a web by spiders. Location; Just about anywhere ; Dark places Grows; All year round Usage; Pressed on or wrapped around wound Effect; Soaks up and stops bleeding ; Holds poultices in place

Coltsfoot Scientific Name; Tussilago Farfara Description; A flower with yellow or white petals resembling dandelions that smells almost like honey.  It’s a bit crunchy, and tastes like aniseed and licorice. Location; Near water Grows; Early spring to mid-summer ; Best in spring Usage; Chewed into a paste and placed on wound area or eaten by patient Effect; Eases rough breathing ; Cures kittencough ; Soothes cracked and sore paw pads

Comfrey Root Scientific Name; Symphytum Officinale Description; A plant with large leaves and bell-shaped pink, white, or purple flowers.  It has fat brown roots and a tangy smell. Location; Damp and grassy places Grows; Mid-spring to late autumn Usage; Chewed into a paste and eaten by patient or placed on wound Effect; Soothes wounds, itching, inflamed joints, and stiff shoulders ; May be used to soothe and treat burns

Cranberries Scientific Name; Vaccinium Macrocarpon Description; Cranberry stems are wiry and long, and the leaves are small, oval, and evergreen.  Small flowers appear in early summer, and the berries are ripe by early autumn.  The berries taste bright and tart. Location; Swamps ; Bogs ; Marshes Grows; Summer to autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Reduce inflammation ; Lowers blood pressure

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(D)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Daisy Leaves Scientific Name; Bellis Perennis Description; A white or pale pinkish flower with a bright yellow center.  It has thick oval-shaped leaves, a woody, earthy smell, and a bitter, nutty taste. Location; Shaded, grassy areas ; Forests Grows; Late spring to early autumn Usage; Chewed into pulp and eaten by patient ; May be used as a traveling herb Effect; Eases joint pain

Dandelion Scientific Name; Taraxacum Platycarpum Description; A yellow flower with long, hollow stems.  After it’s finished flowering, the head turns into a sphere of small white florets and seeds.  They have a tangy, slightly bitter taste similar to spinach and a subtle, bittersweet smell. Location; Just about anywhere Grows; Late spring to late autumn Usage; Leaves- chewed by patient ; Stem- broken and squeezed to extract juice, mixed into a poultice, and placed on area of sting ; Roots- eaten by patient Effect; Leaves- soothe pain ; Stem- soothes bee stings ; Roots- may combat poisoning by meadow saffron

Dock Leaves Scientific Name; Rumex Obtusifolius Description; A large-leafed plant with a tangy smell and taste. Location; Grassy areas Grows; Early spring to mid-autumn Usage; Chewed into a poultice and spread on wound Effect; Soothes scratches ; Soothes sore paw pads ; May sting when applied

Dried Oak Leaves Scientific Name; Quercus Description; Roundish, ruffled leaves Location; On or near oak trees Grows; Best found in autumn Usage; Chewed into a pulp and placed on wound Effect; Prevents infection

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(E)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Echinacea / Coneflowers Scientific Name; Echinacea Purpurea Description; Most of these flowers are magenta or purple, but some can be white, orange, yellow, or red.  They have a light, sweet, honey-like fragrance and an earthy, floral taste. Location; Dry plains ; Prairies; Forest clearings Grows; Early summer to early autumn Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound Effect; Treats infection

Elder Leaves Scientific Name; Sambucus Description; Elder leaves are longer than they are wide, with small serrated edges and hair on the underside.  The flowers of the tree appear in spring and grow in large clusters, and the berries are small and black. Location; On or near elder trees, often in groups of five to nine Grows; Early spring to mid-autumn Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound Effect; Soothes pain from sprains and dislocated joints

Eyebright Scientific Name; Euphrasia Nemorosa Description; A small flower that grows close to the ground.  It’s nearly impossible to identify until it blooms, as it tends to blend in with the plants around it.  It has small oval leaves and white flowers.  The petals have purple streaks and black centers and a yellow dot in the middle.  It has very little smell, but has a characteristic bitter taste. Location; Fields ; Roadsides Grows; Summer to early fall Usage; Leaves and petals are soaked in water and gently placed on the eyes of the patient Effect; Soothes redness, pain, swelling, and fatigue in the eye

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(F)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Fennel Scientific Name; Foeniculum Vulgare Description; A plant with thin, spiky leaves, a deep, sweet smell almost like licorice, and a mild flavor.  It cannot stand the cold particularly well, and will die by the first frost. Location; Dry soils ; Riverbanks Grows; Early summer to first frost Usage; Stalks are broken and squeezed to extract juice- juice is then swallowed by patient Effect; Soothes hip pain

Feverfew Scientific Name; Tanacetum Parthenium Description; A small bush with white flowers resembling daisies.  Has a sharp, tangy smell and small, soft leaves. Location; Alongside water Grows; Mid-summer to late autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Reduces fevers ; Soothes headaches

Foxglove Scientific Name; Digitalis Purpurea Description; A very tall pink or purple flower in a cone shape and with hairy oval leaves.  It smells just a little bit bad. Location; Almost everywhere ; Wet soils Grows; Late spring to early summer Usage; Flowers and seeds- eaten by patient ; Leaves- chewed into a poultice and placed on wound Effect; Flowers- induce vomiting ; Leaves- stop bleeding quickly ; Seeds- slow down the heart and calm a panicking patient- should be used in very small, very infrequent quantities, as too much could cause heart failure

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(G)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Ginger Root Scientific Name; Zingiber Officinale Description; The plant has a tall stalk and long, thin leaves.  The root itself is a light brown on the outside and a yellowy-orange on the inside.  It has a citrus scent and a warm, fiery taste. Location; Slightly shaded areas Grows; Early summer to late autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Soothes coughing

Goat Weed Scientific Name; Epimedium Description; A plant with thin oval leaves and tiny, spider-like yellow, white, pink, or orange flowers.  It has a bitter taste to it. Location; Twoleg gardens Grows; Spring to mid-autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Soothes anxiety and grief

Goldenrod Scientific Name; Solidago Virgaurea Description; A tall flower with bright yellow petals.  The taste is a little spicy, but mostly bitter, and smells like licorice when crushed. Location; Moors ; Plains ; Meadows Grows; Mid-summer to late autumn Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound Effect; Helps heal wounds ; Eases stiffness and joint pain

Goldenseal / Orangeroot Scientific Name; Hydrastis Canadensis Description; A small plant that’s slowly becoming more and more rare due to overharvesting and loss of habitat.  It has a single haired stem, two jagged leaves with five lobes, and a small white flower on the top.  It grows red berries which, though they look appealing, are quite poisonous.  The root is twisted and wrinkled and has a bitter taste to it, but can be used to make yellow dye and ward off insects. Location; Deep woods Grows; Spring to early summer Usage; Crushed and eaten by patient or placed on wound Effect; Boosts the immune system ; Fights infections ; Reduces fever ; Soothes colds and allergies ; The root can be made into an insecticide

Goosegrass Scientific Name; Eleusine Description; A plant growing in a matted clump.  It has long dark green stalks fanning out from the soil, the center is pale, and the stalks slightly hairy.  It smells similar to freshly mowed hay, and tastes sweet and similar to peas. Location; Wet, sunny areas ; Along rivers, streams, and lakes Grows; Late spring to late summer Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound Effect; Stops bleeding

Gumweed Scientific Name; Grindelia Squarrosa Description; The plant itself is tall, the leaves toothed and twisted towards the sun, and the flowers a bright yellow.  It has a nice smell, but tastes very bitter. Location; Plains ; Alongside rivers, streams, and Thunderpaths Grows; Mid summer to mid autumn Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound Effect; Helps the skin close faster on an injury ; May sting when applied

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(H)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Hawkweed Scientific Name; Hieracium Aurantiacum Description; A small plant with yellow and orange flowers.  They have a slight bitter taste. Location; Clearings ; Meadows ; Fields ; Alongside Thunderpaths ; Sunny places Grows; Late spring to late summer Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Treats greencough- though catmint is preferred as it does a better job

Hawthorne Berries Scientific Name; Crataegus Description; Hawthorn bushes have toothed leaves and pink or white flowers.  The fruit color varies from reddish orange to bluish black, and both can be used for medicine.  The berries have a tart and slightly sweet taste. Location; Forests Ripens; Mid to late autumn Usage; Eaten by patient- seeds MUST be spit out Effect; Eases indigestion

Heather Nectar Scientific Name; Calluna Vulgaris Description; The nectar is found in the purple bell-shaped flowers of the heather plant.  The taste is tangy, smokey, and sweet, and leaves a long aftertaste. Location; Shaded areas Grows; Early to late autumn Usage; Mixed with pastes and pulps Effect; No healing effect, but makes mixtures taste sweeter and easier to swallow

Hen of the Woods Scientific Name; Grifola Frondosa Description; A large dark greyish-brown mushroom that grows in fan-like clusters.  It has wavy caps, and gets its name because it looks like a hen sitting on her nest.  It has an earthy, peppery taste to it. Location; The base of dead or dying oak trees ; Occasionally on maples or along creeks and riverbanks Grows; Early to late autumn ; Starts growth after the first cold night of the year Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Gives energy ; Strengthens the heart and immune system

Honey Description; A sweet golden liquid made by bees. Location; In honeycombs and bee hives ; In trees Best Found; Early spring to late summer Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Soothes smoke-damaged or sore throats ; Reduces coughing ; Gives energy ; Makes mixtures taste sweeter and easier to swallow

Horsetail Scientific Name; Equisetum Description; A tall plant with bristly leaves.  It has a mild, grass-like vegetable taste. Location; Marshy areas ; Meadows Grows; Early spring to mid-autumn Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound Effect; Treats infections and stops bleeding

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(J)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Jelly Ear / Wood Ear Scientific Name; Auricularia Auricula-judae Description; A brown mushroom with shades varying from light to dark that look like a large, wrinkled human ear.  They taste earthy and mild. Location; On dead or dying elder branches Grows; In clusters all year round Usage; Ground into a paste and swallowed or placed on eyes Effect; Soothes eye infection and inflammation ; Soothes sore throats

Juniper Berries Scientific Name; Juniperus Description; Blue berries found on the spiky-leaved juniper bush.  They have a slight piney taste to them with a touch of fruit and pepper, and smell similar to pine or cedar. Location; Dry or damp places Grows; Mid autumn to early or mid winter Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Soothes stomachaches ; Gives strength ; Soothes troubled breathing ; Calms cats down

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(K)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Knotweed / Knotgrass Scientific Name; Polygonum Description; A plant with long asparagus-like stems, narrow willow-like leaves that form sheaths around the stem.  The flowers are small and pinkish or white and grow in spikes.  It has a hot, peppery taste to it that’s a little bitter. Location; Seasonal wetlands ; Marshes ; Swamps ; Wet ditches ; Desert scrubs ; Pinyon-juniper woodlands Grows; Late spring to mid autumn ; Almost year-round in warmer areas such as the South in the United States Usage; Chewed and swallowed by patient for coughs and sore throats ; Chewed by patient for sore gums Effect; Soothes coughs, sore and swollen throats, and bleeding and swelling gums

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(L)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Lamb's Ear Scientific Name; Stachys Byzantina Description; A soft and fuzzy small green plant.  It tastes almost similar to a combination of apples and pineapples. Location; Mountains ; Meadows ; Fields ; Cool climates Grows; Spring to autumn Usage; Eaten by patient or wrapped on wound Effect; Gives strength ; Slows bleeding

Laurel Leaves Description; Green, waxy leaves from the bay laurel tree. Location; Damp, rocky areas ; Ravines ; Thickets Grows; Early spring to late autumn Usage; To make herb wraps. Effect; No medicinal use, but they’re large and don’t rip easily, and are good to wrap herbs in when you need to transport them.  May cause nausea and stomachaches if eaten.

Lavender Scientific Name; Lavandula Angustifolia Description; A plant with small purple flowers.  It has a sweet, delicate smell. Location; Twoleg gardens ; Sunny areas Grows; Mid spring to late autumn Usage; Placed under patient’s nose and inhaled Effect; Treats fevers, coughs, and chills ; Soothes and calms anxiety, nervous breakdowns, and shock ; Often used to cover the smell of death

Lion's Mane Scientific Name; Hericium Erinaceus Description; When in its prime, lion’s mane mushrooms look like a white ball covered in shaggy spines.  The spines are icicle-like teeth hanging from the mushroom’s stalk, and give them a unique appearance that makes them easily identifiable.  They have a mildly sweet flavor, and a texture that mimics shellfish like lobster and crab. Location; Woodlands ; On dead hardwood trees & logs Ripens; Late spring to late autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Soothes depression, anxiety, and inflammation ; Reduces side effects of diabetes

Lotus Root Scientific Name; Nelumbo Nucifera Description; Lotus flowers come in pink and white, and the roots are firmly planted in the soil at the bottom of the water.  The root itself has a mild sweetness and a crunchy texture, and when cut, has a lace-like design with pea sized holes. Location; Ponds and swamps Best Harvested; Summer Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Keeps cats awake

Lovage Scientific Name; Levisticum Officinale Description; Appears, smells, and tastes similar to celery plants but sweeter.  It stands tall and has leaves shaped like maple leaves, though they’re smaller than the tree’s. Location; Dry, sandy areas ; Pastures ; Mountains ; Near streams Grows; Early spring to mid autumn Usage; Leaves are crushed into a pulp and eaten by patient Effect; Cures coughs (when mixed with Bright-Eye)

Lungwort Scientific Name; Pulmonaria Description; A bushy herb with spotted leaves.  It has a sappy, cucumber smell when the stems are snapped, and has a mild, asparagus-like taste. Location; Moors and plains Grows; Late winter to late winter ; Almost all-year round, but not quite Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Cures yellowcough

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(M)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Mallow Leaves Scientific Name; Malva Sylvestris L. Description; A flowering shrub with large, fuzzy, three-lobed leaves.  Has a sweet, rose-like scent. Location; Shores and riverbanks ; Best collected at sun high Grows; Early spring to mid autumn Usage; Chewed into a paste and eaten by patient or placed on wound Effect; Soothes stomachaches, bee stings, and wasp stings ; Fights infection

Marigold Scientific Name; Tagetes Description; A yellow or orange flower that grows close to the ground.  They have an overpowering, musky scent almost like wet hay, and have a bitter citrusy taste. Location; Just about anywhere ; Not common on moors or plains Grows; Early summer to late autumn ; Dies from hard frosts Usage; Petals and leaves are chewed into a paste Effect; Stops bleeding ; Prevents infection ; Heals sores ; Soothes stiff and inflamed joints when eaten

Milk Thistle Scientific Name; Silybum Marianum Description; A large, distinctive thistle with bright magenta flowers.  The leaves, stems, and flowers are all armed with stiff, sharp spines, which should be carefully removed before harvesting.  It has a sharp, spicy smell, but has a mild, sweet flavor. Location; Dry, rocky areas with lots of sun Grows; Late spring to late autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Improves the flow of a nursing cat’s milk

Milkvetch Root Scientific Name; Astragalus Trichopodus ; Astragalus Purshii ; Astragalus Canadensis Description; A stout plant with small, soft, hairy leaves.  The flowers grow in pink, purple, yellow, and cream.  There are many different kinds of milkvetch, growing in different places.  In fact, there are over 3,000 different species.  Just about any will serve as proper medicine.  They vary in smell and taste, but most taste clearly of sweet liquorice. Location; Mountains ; Deserts ; Open, grassy places ; Bluffs ; Rocky places ; Wetlands ; Woodlands ; Prairies Grows; Spring to late summer Usage; Crushed and eaten or placed on wound Effect; Soothes fever and swelling ; Prevents colds and respiratory infections ; Lowers blood pressure ; Reduces anxiety and distress

Milkweed Scientific Name; Asclepias Syriaca L. Description; A tall plant with broad, thick leaves.  Pale pink or purple flowers sit at the top in spheres.  Ensure that there are no caterpillar eggs on the leaves when collecting. Location; Plains ; Prairies ; Meadows ; Fields Grows; Late spring to mid autumn Usage; Stems are broken and juice is squeezed on wound Effect; Soothes sores and burns ; Poisonous if eaten- do not use around eyes, ears, nose, or mouth

Mint Scientific Name; Mentha Description; Downy, serrated leaves.  Its flowers are small and purple or white in colour.  It has a strong, distinctive taste and smell. Location; Wet soils ; Moist meadows ; Marshes ; Near rivers and streams Grows; Late spring to mid autumn Usage; Rubbed on body ; Hung from den ceiling Effect; No medicinal effect, but can be used to cover the smell of sickness and death

Moss Description; A spongy soft green plant often found growing on trees and rocks. Location; Forests ; Marshes ; Wetlands ; Cool, shady places Grows; All year round ; Does best in autumn and winter Usage; Soaks up fluids Effect; No medicinal effect, but may be used to soak up vomit, water, honey, etc.

Mouse Bile Description; Foul smelling yellow-green liquid. Location; Anywhere mice can be found Usage; Stored in moss and dabbed onto ticks Effect; Kills ticks

Mullein Scientific Name; Verbascum Description; This plant has fuzzy, greenish-grey leaves and tall spikes with yellow flowers.  The flowers smell like honey, and it has a soft, sweet taste almost like peppermint. Location; Riverbanks ; Lakesides ; Fields ; Damp soils Grows; Mid spring to late summer Usage; Leaves are chewed into a pulp and eaten by patient Effect; Soothes coughs, colds, and sore throats ; Effective against redcough

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(N)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Narcissus (Daffodil) Petals Scientific Name; Narcissus Description; A pale yellow flower shaped like a trumpet.  It smells similar to jasmine or hyacinths, and has a nice calming effect. Location; Twoleg gardens ; Woodlands ; Grasslands ; Rocky terrains Grows; Late winter to mid spring Usage;  Placed under nose and inhaled by patient Effect; Calms the mind ; Soothes anxiety ; May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea if eaten

Nettle Scientific Name; Urtica Dioica Description; Nettle stems are slender and tall, and the leaves are long and toothed.  The taste is slightly bitter and salty, but also somewhat pleasant.  If the leaves smell musty or fishy, then they’re no good to use. Location; Sunny areas ; Forests ; Alongside rivers, streams, and lakes Grows; Mid sprint to mid autumn Usage; Eaten or chewed on by patient Effect; Leaves- soothe swelling ; Seeds- cause nausea and vomiting- may be used to expel stomach contents ; Stems- fights infection

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(P)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Parsley Scientific Name; Petroselinum Crispum Description; A long-stemmed plant with ragged and crinkly leaves.  It has a sharp scent and tastes fresh and cold no matter what. Location; Sunny riverbanks ; Twoleg gardens Grows; Spring to mid winter ; Parsley is resistant to frost Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Stops a nursing cat from producing milk ; Cures stomachaches

Poppy Seeds Scientific Name; Papaver Somniferum Description; Tiny round black seeds shaken out of the dried head of a poppy flower. Location; Twoleg gardens ; Sunny areas Grows; Spring to early summer Usage; Eaten by patient ; Not recommended for pregnant or nursing cats Effect; Helps a cat sleep ; Soothes shock and distress ; Eases pain ; Too many can be deadly- maximum is one for kittens, three for a fully grown warrior, and two for an elder

Prince Mushroom Scientific Name; Agaricus Augustus Description; This mushroom has a brown scaled cap and white stems, and a slightly sweet almond-like taste. Location; Woodlands ; Near Thunderpaths Grows; Late spring to autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Lowers cholesterol ; Eases digestion issues ; Soothes stress

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Ragweed Scientific Name; Ambrosia Psilostachya Description; A plant with ragged leaves that resembles a fern and tastes somewhat like wheat. Location; Mountains ; Along Thunderpaths ; Rock crevices Grows; Late autumn to early winter Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Gives strength and energy

Ragwort Leaves Scientific Name; Jacobaea Vulgaris Description; A tall shrub with yellow flowers and a foul taste. Location; Almost anywhere ; Cooler areas Grows; Spring to autumn Usage; Crushed into a pulp and eaten by patient Effect; Soothes aching joints (when combined with juniper berries) ; Keeps up strength

Raspberry Leaves Scientific Name; Rubus Idaeus Description; Soft, jagged leaves found on raspberry bushes.  They have a slightly bitter, tangy flavor. Location; Dry, sunny places ; Forest clearings ; Mountains ; Woodland edges ; Along Thunderpaths ; Along trails ; Meadows Grows; Mid spring to mid autumn Usage; Eaten by patient ; Often used during birthing Effect; Eases pain ; Stops bleeding

Reishi Scientific Name; Ganoderma Lingzhi Description; A kidney or fan shaped mushroom with a distinctive red and orange color.  There are no gills, and the underside is white or tan.  They have a strong but pleasant woody smell, like decomposing wood, and it is incredibly bitter. Location; Stumps ; Fallen logs ; Tree roots Grows; Mid spring to late summer Usage; Ground into a paste and eaten by patient or placed on wound Effect; Soothes stress ; Increases stamina ; Prevents infection ; Reduces inflammation ; May cause nausea, a dry mouth, headaches, and/or dizziness when ingested

Rosehip Scientific Names; Rosa Canina ; Rosa Moschata ; Rosa Rubiginosa ; Rosa Gymnocarpa Description; Smooth red fruits with long, spindly brown leaves on their ends.  They can be found growing on dog roses, musk roses, sweet briars, and wood roses.  They taste sweet and slightly tart, comparable to green apples or ripe plums. Location; Alongside Thunderpaths ; Coastlines ; Grasslands ; Woodlands ; Shaded woods Grows; Late summer to mid autumn ; Sweetest just after the first frost Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Reduces inflammation and joint pain ; Soothes arthritis

Rosemary Scientific Name; Rosmarinus Officinalis Description; Tall, needle-like leaves and purple flowers.  It has an aromatic scent, something like evergreen trees and mint.  The taste is woody and similar to sage, mint, and pine. Location; Dry, sunny areas Grows; All year round, though summer growth has the best taste and smell; may be dried for later us Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on eyes Effect; Soothes eye infections and inflammation ; Sometimes used to cover the smell of death

Rush Scientific Name; Juncus Effusus Description; Long stalks and small lavender heads. Location; Bogs ; Ponds ; Sunny streams ; Wet pastures ; Swamps ; Watery ditches Grows; Mid spring to late autumn Usage; Binds broken bones Effect; No medicinal effect, but can be used sort of like a cast

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(S)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Salmonberry Scientific Name; Rubus Spectabilis Description; A shrub with somewhat bland tasting berries.  The berries look similar to raspberries or blackberries, but they may come in yellow, orange, or red.  Ripe berries taste tender and sweet, and taste great when paired with fish- particularly salmon.  The shrub itself grows in large thickets, often under or near red alder trees.  Though the stems have fine prickles, they are not armed with sharp thorns, which make them easy to harvest. Location; Coastal forests ; Streamsides ; Bogs ; Alongside thunderpaths ; Woodland edges ; Moist places in and near woods Grows; Berries ripen mid spring to mid summer ; Leaves appear early spring to mid autumn Usage; Leaves and bark are chewed into a poultice and placed on wound ; Berries are eaten by patient Effect; Leaves and bark soothe burns, cuts, pain, and open sores ; Berries reduce internal inflammation

Skullcap Scientific Name; Scutellaria Lateriflora ; Scutellaria Galericulata Description; A wildflower with primarily blue petals, though they can also come in purple.  Its leaves and roots are bitter, and it has a sweet smell similar to apples or mint. Location; Almost anywhere that’s wet ; Forests ; Marshes ; Meadows ; Twoleg gardens Grows; Summer Usage; Eaten by patient- the roots should be dried first Effect; The roots give strength ; The leaves relieve anxiety and soothe convulsions.  Avoid mixing with poppy or catnip, as it may be deadly.

Sorrel Scientific Name; Rumex Acetosa Description; Sorrel blooms often in reds and whites, and the oval leaves grow in rosettes.  They have little to no smell, but has a powerful, fruity taste that has a lemon-like tartness to it. Location; Damp places ; Twoleg gardens ; Meadows ; Along streams ; Open clearings Grows; Late spring to mid autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Gives strength ; Builds appetites

Stinkhorn Scientific Name; Phallaceae Description; Stinkhorns are a phallic-shaped fungus with an olive-brown slime covering their bellshaped caps.  Their stench makes them easy to find, as it’s unmistakable and intense, similar to rotting meat.  It is crisp and crunchy, almost radish-like in flavor. Location; On rotting wood Grows; Summer to late autumn Usage; The inner layer is ground into a poultice and placed on wound Effect; Protects against some infections, but not all- other herbs are preferred

Sweet Sedge Scientific Name; Acorus Calamus Description; Thick green stems with long buds at the top.  The taste is slightly sweet and nutty. Location; Rocky, wet areas ; Marshes ; Ditches ; Riversides ; Ponds Grows; All year round Usage; Squeezed to extract sap, then swallowed by patient Effect; Eases infection

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(T)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Tansy Scientific Name; Tanacetum Vulgare Description; Bunches of round, yellow flowers with a very sweet, strong scent. Location; Twoleg gardens ; Near twoleg places Grows; Late spring to mid autumn Usage; Eaten by patient ; To be given in small doses and not to pregnant cats, as it may make them miscarry Effect; Cures coughs ; May prevent greencough ; Soothes sore throats ; Treats some poisons

Tormentil Root Scientific Name; Potentilla Erecta Description; A bright yellow flower with four petals.  It has a strong, aromatic scent and a sharp taste. Location; Cool places ; Twoleg gardens Grows; Mid spring to early autumn Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound Effect; Draws out poison ; Treats infection

Turkey Tail Scientific Name; Trametes Versicolor Description; This mushroom has striking multicolored bands on its cap, and tends to be grey and brown.  The underside is white with tiny pores.  It has a mild, earthy, and slightly bitter taste. Location; Woodlands Grows; All year round Usage; Ground into a pulp and eaten by patient or placed on wound Effect; Prevents infections

Thyme Scientific Name; Thymus Vulgaris Description; The leaves are small, thick, and delicate, and have a fresh tang to their smell and taste.  The smell is very distinctive. Location; Hot, sunny places ; Dry slopes Grows; All year round, but best in early summer just before flowering Usage; Chewed on by patient Effect; Soothes anxiety, nervousness, and shock ; Soothes coughing ; May be used to cover the scent of death and sickness

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(V)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Valerian Root Scientific Name; Valeriana Officinalis Description; A tall plant with thick, hollow stems.  The leaves are pointed and toothed with hairy undersides.  Tiny, sweet-smelling white and pale pink flowers grow in tight clusters at the top.  The root tastes woody and earthy. Location; Grassland ; Shrubland ; Woods Grows; Summer Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Helps sleep ; Soothes stress and anxiety

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(W)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Watermint Scientific Name; Mentha Aquatica Description; A plant with oval leaves and spiky purple globed flowers.  It has a minty smell when crushed and a sweet taste to it. Location; Near streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes ; Swamps ; Marshes ; Wet woods Grows; Late spring to mid autumn Usage; Chewed into a pulp and eaten by patient Effect; Eases stomachaches

Wild Garlic / Cow’s Leek Scientific Name; Allium Ursinum Description; Grows in patches, a white bulb with green stalky leaves.  It has an extremely sharp, tangy scent.  Bears and boars enjoy eating the bulbs, so keep an eye out when near a patch. Location; Wetlands ; Marshes ; Forests ; Valleys Grows; Late winter to late spring Usage; Rolled in by patient Effect; Draws out poison from rat bites ; Prevents infection ; Covers a cat with the smell of wild garlic

Willow Scientific Name; Salix Description; Leaves are long ovals ending in points. Location; On willow trees ; Near large bodies of water Grows; All year round ; Leaves grow mid spring to mid autumn Usage; Bark- chewed on by patient ; Leaves- eaten by patient Effect; Bark- eases toothaches ; Leaves- stop vomiting, eases nausea

Windflower Stalks Scientific Name; Anemone Coronaria Description; Coming in a variety of colors, windflowers (or anemones) smell woody, fruity, and citrusy.  Despite their appetizing smell, they have a distinctly bitter taste. Location; Sunny places ; Mountains ; Woodland edges ; Damp grasslands ; Meadows ; Twoleg gardens Grows; Spring Usage; Eaten by patient ; Often given to pregnant cats Effect; Soothes cramping

Wintergreen Berries Scientific Name; Gaultheria Procumbens Description; Looks almost identical to holly, so be careful while picking.  They have a minty aroma, and a subtle minty flavor. Location; Oak and pine forests ; Sandy areas Grows; Matures in mid autumn Usage; Chewed into a poultice and gentle rubbed into the wound Effect; Soothes pain ; Treats some poisons

Witch Hazel Flowers Scientific Name; Hamamelis Description; Bright yellow flowers with thin, spidery petals that grow on witch hazel shrubs.  They have an unmistakable, pleasant smell similar to lemon zest, and have a slightly bitter taste. Location; Woodlands ; Rocky riverbanks Grows; Mid to late autumn Usage; Eaten by patient Effect; Gives energy

Wood Sorrel Scientific Name; Oxalis Exilis Description; A medium-sized weed with heart-shaped leaves and yellow or white flowers with five petals.  It has a sour and tart taste. Location; Fields ; Woodlands ; Partial shade Grows; Spring to autumn Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound Effect; Treats infection in boils, abscesses, and burns

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(Y)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Yarrow Scientific Name; Achillea Millefolium Description; A tall white flower with jagged leaves, a tangy scent, and a bitter taste.  The flowers are small and grow in dozens at the head of the plant. Location; Sunny and partly sunny areas ; Woodlands Grows; Early spring to late autumn Usage; Crushed into a poultice and placed on wound Effect; Extracts poison from wounds ; Soothes cracked paw pads ; Causes nausea and vomiting if ingested

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POISONS

Foxglove flowers, nettle seeds, or yarrow should be swallowed by the patient soon after ingestion of poison.

╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(A)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Amaryllis Scientific Name; Amaryllis Description; Often appearing in reds and white, amaryllis flowers smell somewhere between a rose and an orange. Location; Open, sandy areas Grows; Sunny places Effect; Drooling ; Vomiting ; Struggles to breathe

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(C)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Common Earthball Scientific Name; Scleroderma Citrinum Description; Similar in appearance to a potato, this mushroom is round with no stem.  It’s a dirt yellow brown color and has an unpleasant, rubbery smell. Location; On tree trunks or roots ; Sandy soil ; Short grass ; Fields Grows; Autumn to winter Effect; Nausea ; Vomiting ; Not deadly, but very unpleasant and may cause lasting effects

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(D)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Deathberries / Yew Berries Scientific Name; Taxus Baccata Description; Bright red berries from the toxic yew tree. Location; On yew trees ; Moist soils ; Shady places ; Forests Grows; Late summer/early autumn to mid spring. Effect; Death Possible Cures; Your best hope is having the patient swallow yarrow and praying that you’ve gotten there in time.

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(F)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Foxglove Seeds Scientific Name; Digitalis Purpurea Description; A very tall pink or purple flower in a cone shape and with hairy oval leaves.  It smells just a little bit bad. Location; Almost everywhere ; Wet soils Grows; Late spring to early summer Effect; Small doses may calm a panicked cat ; Large doses may cause paralysis and heart failure

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Hawthorn Seeds Scientific Name; Crataegus Description; Hawthorn bushes have toothed leaves and pink or white flowers.  The fruit color varies from reddish orange to bluish black, and both can be used for medicine.  The berries have a tart and slightly sweet taste.  The seeds contain amygdalin, which turns into hydrogen cyanide in the body. Location; Forests Ripens; Mid to late autumn Effect; Dizziness ; Nausea ; Headaches ; Deadly

Hemlock Scientific Name; Conium Maculatum Description; A tall plant with fern-like leaves and tiny, white flowers with five petals.  Even a dead hemlock flower may continue to be poisonous for up to three years.  Historically, it has been given as a way of saying “You will be the death of me”. Location; Valleys ; Coves ; Ravines ; Wetlands Grows; Spring Effect; Intense euphoria, followed by: Excessive drooling ; Violent convulsions ; Vomiting ; Rolling eyes ; Death

Holly Berries Scientific Name; Ilex Aquifolium Description; Holly bushes have dark, spiny leaves and bright red berries. Location; Forests Grows; Late autumn to late winter Effect; Nausea ; Vomiting ; Stomach pain ; Death in kits, small apprentices, and elders if too many are consumed

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(L)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Larkspur Scientific Name; Delphinium Description; Tall, flowered stalks ranging from blue and lavender to white or red.  They have a light, earthy smell, similar to rain on a warm summer day. Location; Plains ; Grassy shrublands Grows; Early autumn to first frost Effect; Seizures ; Labored breathing ; Heart and lung failure ; Nausea and vomiting may also appear

Lily of the Valley Scientific Name; Convallaria Majalis Description; Bell-shaped white or soft pink flowers that grow in clusters on one side of the stalk.  The leaves grow at the bottom of the stem, and the flower smells light and watery. Location; Dry, shaded woodlands Grows; Often found growing closely together Effect; Drooling, vomiting, and dizziness in small amounts ; Death in large amounts

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(M)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Meadow Saffron / Autumn Crocus Scientific Name; Colchicum Autumnale Description; A light pink or purple flower with six petals.  It has little to no smell, which is the key difference between it and wild garlic, a plant that looks very similar. Location; Damp, grassy places Grows; Autumn Effect; Labored breathing ; Stomach pain ; Vomiting blood ; Possible death Possible Cures; Dandelion stems

Morning Glory Seeds Scientific Name; Convolvulaceae Description; Slender stems with trumpet shaped flowers and heart shaped leaves.  The colors come in blues, purples, pinks, reds, and whites.  It smells mossy, woody, and watery. Location; Fields ; Alongside Thunderpaths and fences Grows; Early summer to first frost Effect; Hallucinations ; Increased heart rate ; Vomiting ; Numbness in limbs ; Muscle spasms

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(N)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Nightshade Berries Scientific Name; Atropa Belladonna Description; A small shrub with faintly scented, bell-shaped flowers that are purple tinged with green in color. The berries are shiny and black when ripe. Location; Moist soils ; Shaded places ; Open woodlands Grows; Late summer to autumn Usage; Sometimes used to end what would otherwise be dragged out suffering Effect; A quick death

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╭━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━━(S)━━ ⋅𖥔⋅ ━╮ Snakeroot Scientific Name; Ageratina Altissima Description; This plant is tall and has round, toothed leaves with pointed tips.  The flowers on top bloom white and in little clusters. Location; Forests ; Woodlands ; Moist, shady places ; Wetlands ; Fields Grows; Summer to autumn Effect; Nausea ; Vomiting ; Poison may infect milk and cause kits to become poisoned as well

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Music Monday: New Music Roundup April 15, 2024

Here's a quick rundown of some of the hottest music news for today, April 15, 2024! We've got new releases from La Luz, Hollow Coves, Alex Nicol, Jessica Wilde, and Goat Girl, plus tour announcements! La Luz - 'News of the World' I'll Go With You, Good Luck with Your Secret, Dandelions and Close Your Eyes, that's just a small number of songs that come to mind if I was to make a selection based on suggestion. I haven't heard if La Luz before but her album News of The World is tantalizing and heralds a change in the lineup after the departures of Lena Simon and Alice Sandahl and arrival of new member Audrey Johnson  Listen  https://soundcloud.com/sptracks/sets/la-luz-news-of-the-universe/s-qrTlUAYnl2y?si=5227f7e26751414aa86acd90377cc0bf&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing HOLLOW COVES - Return with Feel-good "Milk And Honey"  Announce UK + European Tour Dates for 2024 Previously we had Photographs, and now we have the next one Milk And Honey. So far Hollow Coves have put together some really good tracks so it's not too difficult to find something positive about them. You can catch them currently on tour  STREAM ON ALL SERVICES HERE WATCH OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE https://youtu.be/pWGvey8N2js?si=yoWXCjA2d-soNzu9 - Hollow Coves - UK + European Tour 2024 - March 26 - Gebäude 9 - Cologne, Germany  - March 28 - Muziekgieterij - Maastricht, Netherlands - March 29 - TivoliVredenburg, Ronda - Utrecht, Netherlands - March 30 - Zeche Carl - Essen, Germany  - March 31 - Uebel & Gefaehrlich - Hamburg, Germany  - April 2 - Columbia Theater - Berlin, Germany - April 3 - MEETFACTORY - Prague, Czech Republic - April 4 - Simm City - Vienna, Austria  - April 5 - Technikum - Munich, Germany - April 7 - Magazzini Generali - Milan, Italy - April 8 - Komplex 457 - Zurich, Switzerland - April 9 - Les Docks - Lausanne, Switzerland - April 11 - halle02 - Heidelberg, Germany - April 12 - Opderschemlz - Dudelange, Luxembourg - April 13 - Le Trabendo - Paris, France - April 14 - AB Ballroom - Brussels, Belgium - April 16 - O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, United Kingdom - April 17 - Brudenell Social Club - Leeds, United Kingdom  - April 18 - Academy 2 - Manchester, United Kingdom (early + late show) ALEX NICOL - Reveals tender "Song For Franz" today Final teaser of "Been A Long Year Vol.1 & Vol.2" out now Not heard much from Alex Nicol in a while so for me Song for Franz is a nice little number to hear. I enjoy the softness of his voice, he just glides through the song blissfully. It's as though he's whispering in your ear and it just relaxes you. Beautiful number  "SONG FOR FRANZ" WATCH VISUALISER HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjFhCCi-RG4 STREAM HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION - website - Instagram - Facebook - Tiktok - YouTube Jessica Wilde turns the heat up ahead of forthcoming new album with soulful and soaring single 'FADE'! I am just going to say it, I have heard quite a bit of Jessica's music and I have yet to hear a bad song from her. Fade is a med/fast paced single about learning to let go of addictions and finding inner strength to just move on. The rasping of Jessica's voice suites the mood of the tune. Listen  https://open.spotify.com/track/6xf9xJI08Cv4qeN2mCsTAq?si=52c9f2068829491c Watch https://youtu.be/a8Mzc_Of_1g?si=BzTLMP3xTIpqSBDG GOAT GIRL ANNOUNCE NEW TRACK “MOTORWAY”  Never heard of this band before but after hearing Motorway I am interested in them and am looking forward to checking out more. I quite like the video as it's not what I actually thought it'd be but gives a good introduction to what the band's about. You can check them out on tour this Summer going into Autumn  WATCH HOLLY BLAKEY DIRECTED VIDEO HERE https://youtu.be/1fZ-l1Ri1ik Single FFM motorway Album FFM Below The Waste NEW UK TOUR DATES BELOW OUTSTORE TOUR - 7th June – Kingston – Banquet - 8th June – London – Rough Trade East - 9th June – Nottingham – Rough Trade Nottingham + Bear Tree Foundry - 9th June – Sheffield – Bear Tree - 10th June - Leeds – Crash Records - 11th June - Bristol – Rough Trade - 12th June - Brighton – Resident Records NEW TOUR DATES EU - 8th Oct - France Paris Point Ephémère - 9th Oct - Belgium Brussels AB Club - 10th Oct - Luxembourg City Rotondes - 11th Oct - Germany Nürnberg Pop Festival - 12th Oct- Germany Cologne MTC - 13 Oct - Germany Berlin Privatclub - 14th Oct - Netherlands Utrecht Ekko UK - 21st Nov - Leeds Irish Centre - 22nd Nov - Edinburgh La Belle Angele - 23rd Nov - Birmingham the Castle & Falcon - 27th Nov Southampton Papillon - 28th Nov Brixton Electric, London For Music Related more updates visit here Read the full article

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news - 2023.09.07

CLOVER RECORDS ARCHIVE カセット再発決定！ 第一弾4タイトル10月13日発売

1995年にカセット・レーベルとしてスタート、翌年にレーベル主催のイベント『Exhibition 1』を開催しKactusとPervencheの前身であるPeatmosの7インチをリリース。以降90年代後半から2000年代にかけてPervenche、800 cherries、Daffodil-19、red go-cartなど良質のインディー・ポップを静かに、しかし数多くリリース。海外のレーベルとの交流もありSarah RecordsのThe Field MiceやBlueboyのライセンス・リリースなども行う。

インディペンデント（＝『独立心』）にコダワリ続け、国内・国外を問わず、ジャンルにも捕らわれず、ハンドメイドな質感が漂う作品をリリースしてきた。

今回の再発ではレーベルに残された作品から選りすぐりの4タイトルをカセットでリリース、そのサウンドは20年というときを超え現在でも清廉な風のような響きを湛えている。

パンク以降、ポストパンクからニューウェーブを起点に80年代から90年代のUK、USインディーに憧れ音楽ばかりを追っかけていた世代による美しい足跡が蘇る。

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Pervenche / Subtle Song カセット＋DLコード KKC-001CA 2,200円税込 2001年リリース 斎藤が当時の２ミックスから新たにマスタリングしたリマスター音源を使用。 DLコードにボーナス・トラックとしてフランス・ツアー、パリでのライブ音源を収録！

Side A 1.subtle song 2.blue painting 3.play the wind 4.earl grey tea 5.picnic 6.long holiday Side B 1.mess 2.snufkin 3.ano neko 4.september’s not so far way 　[cover of The Field Mice’s song] 5.out of the room 6.we surely become happy CLOVER RECORDSの中心人物、斎藤正人を中心に活動していたPeatmos（ピートモス）を前身に、98年斎藤以外のメンバーが加藤、川田、清成となり結成。98年にはSMILEY、GYPSOPHILEらと共にフランス・ツアーまで行きながら、なかなかレコーディングに満足いくものができず、あらゆる変化を経てようやく形となったファースト・アルバムが本作。強い個性を持つ各メンバーの楽曲への愛情から生まれた音楽。異様なまでの空気感の存在はThe Velvet Underground、The Field Miceに通じ、生活の中から生まれたシンプルながら独特のメロディーはThe Marine Girlsや最近のバンドではIdaのように素朴なセンスの良さを持っている。収録曲ano nekoにはオーストラリアの重鎮The Cat's MiaowのBart Cummingsがリードギターで参加。

2022年にリリースされた2ndアルバム『quite small hapiness』は海外からも高い評価を受けたことも記憶に新しい。

800 cherries / piccolo カセット＋DLコード KKC-002CA 2,200円税込 1996年リリース マスターは2022年リマスター音源を使用、DLコードにはボーナストラックとしてWhen I Was Fiveのリミックスを収録。

Side A 1.we love carrying candies (song for ants) 2.dandelion (タンポポ) 3.telephone song (にくいテレフォン) 4.everybody knows (みんな知ってる) 5.tulipland (チューリップランドへゆこう〜気球に乗って) 6.this pale girl (ディス・ペイル・ガ−ル) 7.gallop (あしたへギャロップ) 8.viva toyshoplifters (オモチャ泥棒) Side B 1.cosmic moss children （星空のチルドレン） 2.grapejohn (グレイプジョン君のテーマ) 3.dizzy dizzy dizzy (ディジィ・ディジィ・ディジィ) 4.when i was five (５才のとき) 5.eggs in my head (タマゴとコオロギ) 6.fresh-water (フレッシュ・ウォ−タ−) 7.lament (赤い屋根) 8.when the insomniac lambs sleep (ひつじの歌)

1994年秋札幌にて、マルフジマナミ、オオテラリツコ、タカハシマサユキにより結成。1995年Clover Recordsと自身のレーベルFractalと共同で1stカセットテープ・アルバム『piccolo』をリリース。1997年より2人組となる。温かみのあるメロディーとサウンドが好評の知る人ぞ知るヒミツの宅録ポップ・ユニット。

Stereo Labにも共通するミニマルな浮遊感とDonna Reginaのようなメランコリックな有機的電子サウンド、初期Salon Musicを彷彿させるポップなメロディーは唯一無二のセンス。800 cherriesとしての活動は2001年に終了したが、タカハシはその後いくつかのユニットでの活動を経て2007年よりPervencheに加入。

Daffodil-19 / circuit カセット＋DLコード KKC-003CA 2,200円税込 2003年リリース DLコードにボーナス・トラックとして貴重な2003年渋谷屋根裏でのドライブ感溢れるライブ音源をフルセットで収録！

Side A 1.sleepyhead 2.crimson star 3.re-creation 4.memory circuit 5.stick boy 6.marcus#5 Side B 1.somnambulistic ray 2.larkspur blue 3.honey blue 4.launderette 5.i don’t believe in happy endings 6.vermilion sands 1994年のVenus Peter解散後に、VPよりイシダマサト、ドナカヤスシ、コガユタカに、イシダとPenny Arcadeで組んでいたサトリヨウコ、ドラムのオオフルトンソウタが加わり、イシダの未発表曲を仕上げるプロジェクトとして結成。 メンバーチェンジを経て、現在のラインナップは、イシダ、ドナカ、サトリ、イトウヨウコ(ドラム、元soul mission, 333 discs 主宰)、ノモトミキヒコ(ベース)。 2003年にclover recordsよりリリースされたcircuitは、オオハシノブユキ(元bridge / pate)を共同プロデュースに迎え、ポスト・パンク、ニューウェイブをルーツとし、一筋縄ではいかないUK/USサウンドにOpalのKendra Smithを彷彿させる強く儚くドライなヴォーカルが魅力。日本にいながらトランス・アトランティックな自由さを持つ独特な世界。

red go-cart / Skip And Make It Flower カセット＋DLコード KKC-004CA 2,200円税込 1999年リリース Pervencheの斎藤が今回リマスタリングしたマスター音源を使用。DLコードにボーナス・トラックとして、800 cherriesやadvantage Lucyも出演したレコ発イベントCLOVER CHAT! #806のライブ音源を収録！

Side A 1.chime 2.very dearly 3.simple question 4.gallop slope 5.perfume Side B 1. mybicycle! 2.be like you 3.last live in the boat house 4.clutch snow chicks 5.hummingbird   [cover of Moving Pictures’ song] 6.heartstrings 1996年よりウスイユウジとウスイトモミの2人が、多重録音による音源リリースを目的としてスタート。1996年Clover Recordsから1stカセットテープEP『sweets consists of red go-cart』をリリース。1995年から活動しているウスイユウジのバンドRecycledpop、ウスイトモミ発行のファンジン「pastels badge」とともに国内外を問わずインディー誌などに多く取り上げられ話題を呼ぶ。仙台で制作しつつ、東京を中心にライブ活動も開始。1999年1stアルバム『skip and make it flower』をリリース。インディー・レーベルKへリスペクトを捧げるパンクスピリッツを持ちつつも可愛く繊細な感性で、ジャパニーズ・インディー・ポップの代表格として海外からの支持も厚い。Talulah Goshのような疾走感と素朴さ、Moving Picturesのような懐かしさや切なさが詰まった印象的なメロディはまさにポップの王道！

[pussy-king420]

i made dandelion honey!! it looks like a magic potion and tastes incredible!

recipe:

2 cups dandelion petals (removed from the green flowerheads - this took me about 175 flowers for 2 UK cups but anywhere between 150 and 200 should be alright)

3 cups water

1 tsp vanilla essence (you can use bean paste or a whole bean i only had essence on hand)

3 lemon slices

sugar

in a pan, bring to the boil and lower the heat slightly to simmer for 30 minutes, then leave to steep overnight or 6-12 hours. strain the liquid through a jam strainer or cheesecloth, then measure the liquid and add an equal quantity of sugar to the liquid (i used grams rather than cups for this part), then gently boil for an hour until syrupy and reduced to about two thirds of the original depth. Pour into a sterilised jar, let it cool, then enjoy!

you can use it as you would normal honey, I've used it on toast, in coffee and in cake so far, all with good results.

tip: it may crystallise like a syrup or honey does, but you can gently heat the jar in a pan of hot water to return it to a liquid state.

always remember to forage responsibly and safely, make sure you don't use a polluted area or where its likely to have been contaminated by dogs etc, and leave some for the bees!

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Today is #worldbeeday!

One thing we find frustrating is that alot of the bee conservation talks often focus on honey bees and bumblebee bees, but did you know that there are around 270 species of bee in the UK?

Only 24 of these bee species are bumblebees! Thats not to say that bumbles shouldnt be protected, only around half of these have a good range across the UK. The Tree Bumblebee for example is doing well but it isnt a native species.

Lots of the most recogniseable solitary species are Mining Bees and Mason Bees.

Companies like @greenandblueuk make specialist bricks with built in nesting holes which can be incorporated into buildings and supporting movements like #nomowmay can go a long way in increasing numbers of solitary species in your area. If you look youll find them and more of them than you think, a reason to leave those dandelions and hawkweeds alone!

(None of these bees were killed for the collection, some were naturally dead others were accidental deaths from capture for recording purposes)

There are imposters in this box. Can you spot them?

20/05/22

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Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Found in lawns, waste areas, and fields. Once done flowering, dandelions form a fluffy seed ball called "clocks" or "blowball". The seeds are disbursed by wind. They have latex sap that may cause skin irritation. They are not native to the US and were originally brought as a food crop.

Tea from dandelion roots is a traditional treatment for liver, gallbladder, kidney, and bladder ailments. It's also used as a tonic for weak or impaired digestion and constipation. Leaf tea is a folk remedy for anemia, as a blood purifier, anti-inflammatory, and as a laxative. Dandelions are a diuretic and leaves are high in vitamins A,C, and iron, phosphorus, and potassium.

Dandelion flowers, buds and baby leaves are eaten ad salad greens. Dried, ground, roots are used as a coffee substitute. Flowers are used to make wine and a saison ale called Pissenlit "wet the bed". There is a soft drink in the UK called Dandelion and Burdock that was originally made from fermented dandelion and burdock. Dandelions are used to make a honey substitute called "may-honey".

Sources.

Duke, A. James and Foster, StevenPeterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America. 3rd addition pg. 175-6

Wikipedia

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Lilac in Magic and Medicine

Spring tends to be a favorite time of year for a lot of people. You walk out the front door and the birds are chirping, the weather is nice and there are flowers everywhere! As a Garden/Green Witch, I love plants and finding out ways to use them. One of my favorite plants, even though they are only around for a short amount of time, are the Lilacs. We have several Lilacs on our property that were planted by my great grandparents that still bloom every year. Lilacs are edible, have some medicinal uses and of course, contain magical properties as well. Keep reading to learn more!

Lilacs in the Garden

Lilacs, or Syringa Vulgaris, are a short term blooming shrub. It’s most commonly found in Planting Zones 3-9 here in the U.S. Most lilacs only bloom for about 2-3 weeks; but early and late blooming varieties can be staggered to increase your bloom time to a total of 6 weeks. Lilacs are available in 5 colors ranging from white, to magenta, to the traditional lilac purple.

Lilacs grow on old wood, so pruning after the spring is vital. A hardy specimen, lilacs can be transplanted by cuttings very easily to add more to your garden. Our lilacs draw bees, birds and butterflies with it’s tantalizing scent so we always try to keep them blooming.

Did you know Lilacs are actually part of the olive family? Native to the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe; people emigrating from Europe brought the shrub with them to grow and preserve a piece of home. Western pioneers brought lilacs with them during the 1800’s. Now you can find lilacs that grow nearly wild in abandoned lots or parks. Lilacs prefer full sun and a slightly alkaline soil to grow and bloom. The wood is a sturdy type that can be hollowed out to make a variety of tools.

These shrubs are a beautiful plant and even though they have a very short season; their vibrant green grey leaves(which are heart shaped) and the clusters of fragrant flowers make it worth having. But a commonly asked question every Spring is; “What can I do with my lilacs in that short amount of time?��� Turns out there are a couple of medical, edible and magical uses for lilacs. I’m going to touch on the edible and medical real quick. Then give you some ideas of how to use lilacs in your magic as well!

Lilacs as Food and Medicine.

One thing I’ve started to learn as a witch, herbalist and homesteader is that there’s a use for practically every plant! We harvest at least a dozen or more plants from our yard every Spring and Summer; not counting what we add to the gardens, harvest from the forest or buy online!

Starting out, I was surprised how many other uses most flowers can have, besides just being pretty to look at. Given the short bloom time for Lilacs, I never really thought about using them until this year. But it turns out that 2 weeks is plenty of time to gather and dry flowers for all sorts of projects!

Lilacs in the Apothecary Cabinet

Lilacs are astringent, aromatic and a bit bitter. While most of the medicinal uses stem(see what I did there, ha) from the leaves and fruit, the flowers still have their own uses. Ingesting raw flowers leaves a dry feeling on the tongue but are bursting with flavor.

The most common use of Lilacs is as an astringent. Many common weeds and plants are astringent, including but not limited to: sunflowers, black walnut, black raspberry and stag-horn sumac. Many people are already familiar with the commercially produced astringent known as witch hazel.

Lilac flowers can infused with witch hazel or a carrier oil. That can then be used for acne, fine lines and wrinkles and other anti-aging properties

Using lilacs as an aromatic is completely different. An aromatic works by causing irritation to the place where it is applied. (Think about how sensitive the GI tract is.) Which in turn brings more blood flow and thus promotes faster healing! Gastric issues such as excessive flatulence or constipation are normally remedied very quickly by eating just a few small flowers.

Infuse lilacs in your favourite carrier oils to make salves, soaps and lotions. Lilacs are good for sunburn relief or soothing scratches, light burns and itches. As well as the previously mentioned astringent properties.

Other Uses for Lilacs

As beautiful and lovely as lilacs are, the fragrance is a fleeting memory once spring is over. Unfortunately, there’s no way to preserve the fragrance in an essential oil. Like many florals, it would take a lot of flowers and would be very expensive. There are some ways to preserve the flavor and aroma through absolutes, enfleurage and infused oils. The Experimental Homesteader has a great tutorial and more info about making your own lilac essences.Find that Here

Most commonly, lilacs are used for garnishes and flavoring for foods and drink. From sugared flowers on cake to lilac ice-cream and lemonade; there’s a number of sweet treats you can make with these cute purple flowers.

Some of my Favourite Uses for Lilac include:

Tea

Lemonade

Infused Honey

Wine

Jelly

Ice cream

Syrup

There’s a ton of tutorials for each of these on Pinterest!

If you would like to try the lilac jelly recipe its super easy! Head over to our Forsythia Jelly Recipe but switch out the flowers for lilacs instead!( Find that here)

Lilac honey is super easy, just add the flowers to honey and let sit for 2-6 weeks.

Make a simple lilac syrup by simmering the flowers in a sugar water mix on the stove. Use that syrup to flavor your lemonade or top your favorite dessert(or pancakes!) Plus it’s a gorgeous light purple color so it makes for a great gift.

Lilacs in Magic: Green Witchcraft

Using Lilacs in magic has a slew of myths and stories behind it; as well as a few ways to use it in your own personal spells.

What’s in a Name?

Lilacs have a few names depending on the area and connections. In Arabic, “Lilak” means purple. In Greece, Lebanon and Cyrus, lilacs are referred to as “paschalia” due to the fact that they bloom around Easter. (Or as they call it “Pascha”.)

Actually, the scientific name for Lilacs(syringas vulgaris) is thought to be derived from the Greek word “Syrinx” which means pipes. This is due to the wood’s hollow nature. Which brings me to the next section of Lilacs in magic: the Greek origin story.

The Legend of Syrinx

According to Greek Legend, Syrinx was a dryad (also known as tree nymph) who was a follower of Artemis, goddess of nature and chastity. Pan, as god of the forest and ruled by an bestial nature and lust, sought after her beauty. As a follower of Artemis, Syrinx was sworn to chastity and denied him. He chased her to the nearby river where Syrinx sought help from her cousins, the naiads, or river nymphs. With their help, she transformed into a Lilac bush, also commonly called a pipe tree or reed tree. Pan, frustrated that Syrinx had slipped from his grasp; cut 7 branches from the gorgeous lilac tree and tied them together into what we know as pan pipes today.

The Pipes, combined with Pan’s mournful music over his lost pursuit, holds merit in the language of flowers.These purple petaled flowers symbolize lust, love, and the fleetingness of life in general.

Lilacs Magical Properties

Blooming Lilacs show up for a short period during the Spring, typically between Beltane and Litha. (May-June). Much like honeysuckle, dandelions and forsythia, lilac contains spring energy and helps to jump start your life. Use it to give yourself a motivational boost, a mental or physical spring cleaning. Or use as an energy charge for your job or a new business venture.

Lilacs are commonly used for spells involving: exorcisms, banishing negative energy, love and lust spells. As well as protection spells and spells symbolizing the balance between life and death.

Lilac for Protection

Plant lilacs around your property to protect those inside its boundaries. Planting lilacs by your front door keeps negative energy from entering your home.

Bringing cuttings into your home is supposed to help banish negative energy and spirits. Except for some superstitions in certain parts of the UK. It was felt that white lilacs were too close to death and were very unlucky.(Unless it was a 5 petaled white flower which were considered extra lucky.) Lilacs were commonly placed inside coffins to cover the smell of death, much like gladiolas and other “funeral flowers”.

Hanging lilac branches over a newborn’s crib was said to encourage them in growth of knowledge and wisdom.(Especially in Russia)

Lilacs for Love and Beauty

When used in love and lust spells, lilacs are best for short fleeting summer romances or flings. Adding lilac oil to your wrists and behind the ears helps to draw love your way. You can also use lilacs for a spell to bring the fun and light back into a relationship.

To combine the medicinal uses mentioned earlier as well as the magical uses; Lilacs infused in witch hazel for a facial toner can be used to promote beauty, glamour and attracting love.

Celebrate Beltane by making a flower crown for yourself or your love.

Lilac Wood and Flowers

Wrap and dry lilac bundles to make your own incense smoke bundles. Combine with rose, lavender and sage for a love incense. Find out more info on wrapping and drying at Proflowers.

Use the wood from the Lilac to make wands, staves or runes. Lilac wands are good for banishing evil or negativity, raising psychic energy and vibrations, and attracting love.

Lilac Trivia

Lilacs are part of the Olive family. The Oleaceae or Olive family also includes olives(obviously), jasmine, forsythias and ash trees.

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson enjoyed the scent of Lilacs and planted them in their Gardens.

Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet were inspired by the colors and appearance of lilacs. They included the flowers in several paintings such as “Lilac Bush” (1889 Van Gogh), “Lilacs, Grey Weather”(1872 Monet) and “Lilacs in Sun”(1872 Monet).

In the Victorian Era, widows wore lilac blossoms on their lapel. This served as a reminder of their love and the shortness of life.

Lilac is considered the traditional flower for the 8th Anniversary. This means it is a suitable gift as well.

The Celtics regarded the lilac as “magical” due to their incredibly intoxicating fragrance.

In the United States, the lilac is the official state flower of New Hampshire. It represents the ‘hardy’ nature of its people

Lilac Magic Correspondences

Latin Name: Syringa Vulgaris Other Names: Pipe Tree, Reed Tree, Common Lilac Element: Water Planets: Venus Gender: Feminine Deities: Artemis, Pan, Gaea, Hades, Persephone, Hera* and Hestia* (*white flowers only) Powers: Expansion, Growth, Protection, Life and Death, Spirit World, Love, Psychic Ability Use for: Love spells, Protection Spells, Exorcisms, Aromatherapy, Beauty Magic, Body care(magical or not) Crafts/Recipes: Toner, Tea, Honey, Ice cream, Syrup, Wands, Runes, Staves, Garden/Home Boundary, Incense, Dessert Garnish

Are you in love with Lilac yet?

Even though Lilac only visits for a short amount of time; it leaves us impatient for it to come around again. Even if you missed this year’s harvest, save this info for next year so you can fill your home with yummy flowers and magic next spring. Feel free to save this info for your Book of Shadows or Grimoire pages. Also, make sure you visit our other Magical and Medicinal Plant Pages.

Will you add Lilac to your magic workings?

If you want the smell of lilacs even after the season is done; we offer a Lilac goat’s milk soap in the Store that smells exactly like this luscious plant! Made with nourishing oils and skin safe fragrance oils; its safe for sensitive skin and makes for a great Mother’s Day, Best Friend or Self Care Gift.

If you are new here make sure to check out all of our other blog posts over on the Blog Page. And don’t forget to follow us on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram for farm photos, trivia, shop updates and more!

By  Ariana

https://greenmanmeadows.com/using-lilac-for-magic-and-medicine/

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What is Dandelion Honey?

What is Dandelion Honey?

While traditional honey is made by bees, dandelion honey is completely different. This is a type of sweet syrup that is made from the dandelion flowers in your garden and sugar through a very simple process you can do right in your kitchen. Here are some things to know about dandelion honey.

The Basics of What Dandelion Honey is

You may want to have a little more information about…

[kinfoodie]

Can I request recipes for Sophie Hatter from Howl's Moving Castle (the book more than the movie if it makes a difference). I eat mainly kosher, don't eat a lot of dairy (some is fine, especially in butter form), and love floral flavors. Thank you!!

Hey anon!

Of course! I researched the book a bit and it seems to have UK origins so I kind of went for recipes like that. Lots of floral flavors, mostly avoided dairy but it can be replaced with non-dairy products (almond milk, etc) and I did my best to stick to kosher. :)

Rose Petal Honey

Dandelion Bread Pudding with Sundried Tomatoes and Gruyere Cheese

Flower Popsicles

Violet & Vanilla Macarons

Lilac Scones with Rhubarb Curd

Honey Lavender Ice Cream

Elderflower Fritters

Beetroot-apple-sunchoke salad

Wild Turkey with Lavender Masala

Wyebrook Farm Fried Chicken

Pepita and Lavender Brittle

There ya go! I hope you enjoy these! And if not feel free to come back and I’ll try to refill to the best of my ability!

[royalchoice25]

A Guide to Buying Organic Baby Clothes

Hanna Andersson sells exclusive stylish natural baby clothing made of 100% organic Pima cotton. This type of Organic Cotton Baby Clothes is what makes baby clothes comfortable and breathable.

The chic baby clothes are with fun patterns and prints that are perfect for the stylish baby and their parents! The clothes for babies of Hanna Andersson include superhero-themed outfits as well as floral pajamas.

Pact is encouraging you to think organically each time you think about clothes. All Pact clothing including baby clothing, are organic and do not contain harmful chemicals and dyes.

Best Quality Badminton Set USA 2022

Badminton is a traditional game with roots in Britain in the UK and India. Badminton is like tennis; in that, you make the birdie across the net. The birdie, also known as a shuttlecock, is a tiny ball with artificial feathers, goose feathers, or both wrapped around it. So this concludes the topic for Best Quality Badminton Set USA 2022.

There’s something thrilling and enjoyable about tennis. It requires hand-eye coordination speed as well as agility and endurance. Unfortunately, many sports like rackets require tough surfaces, such as tennis courts or a tennis court’s or a racquetball court.

For the average citizen, having a tennis court or tennis court in our backyard is simply not feasible. There is an alternative racket game that is accessible for those who do not have access to courts with hard surfaces.

The Okinawan level gut tonic for a flat belly

The advantages of the Okinawan level paunch tonic have been known in the customary medication of Okinawa. Japan for a really long time, and as of late its medical advantages have been affirmed by present-day logical investigations.

This drink tastes incredible and is not difficult to make. Be that as it may, all the more significantly, it can assist with weight reduction. The Okinawan level midsection tonic just requires five straightforward fixings. A large portion of which you likely as of now have in your storeroom or fridge.

With regards to weight reduction, enhancements can be staggeringly helpful. In assisting you with accomplishing your ideal outcomes. Particularly when matched with customary activity and eating right. Enhancements can give you the additional lift you really want to dispose of difficult fat and get more fit quick.

The Okinawan level gut tonic does exactly that. Advance additionally about this enhancement from the Okinawa level tummy tonic pdf!

What is Okinawa?

Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, is known as perhaps the best spot on the planet. Because of its high convergence of centenarians and a very low pace of cardiovascular illness. Furthermore, other significant infections like disease and stoutness.

The Okinawa Diet Plan has been acquiring overall consideration as of late. Also, many have been concentrating on what makes this diet so powerful.

Okinawa level midsection tonic formula

Here find out about the Okinawa level paunch tonic blog. The Okinawa level tummy tonic can be made by blending equivalent pieces of hibiscus tea, green tea and dandelion root tea. Steep every spice in steaming hot water independently, then, at that point, combine them as one. Strain prior to drinking, to try not to ingest any dandelion or hibiscus leaves. Drink one cup of your level midsection tonic three times each day to assist you with shedding an abundance of pounds rapidly.

Make certain to drink a lot of water over the course of the day also. As that assists accelerate weight reduction with evening more. Drinks like caffeine-rich espresso and high-sugar sodas. Will balance these advantages and they could really prompt weight gain!

All things considered, keep your utilization of those kinds of refreshments low. You can improve your tea with a touch of honey or some coconut sugar whenever wanted. In the event that you hate plain dark tea, go ahead and add new mint leaves, lemon wedges or cinnamon sticks all things being equal.

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🐝 Best for Bees 🐝

⚠️Warning: Long Post Ahead⚠️

It's been all over the news in the last few years that certain species of yellow faced bees have been placed on the endangered species list, and with over 20,000 different species of bees this seem like a bit of a spit in the ocean, but for the Hawiian Yellow Faced Bees it is serious, because it is the fist time in history that a species of our buzzy little friends have been on the Endangered Species list which means they are protected by the Endangered Species Act.... What does that mean for people in the UK? Well; we don't have any Hawiian Yellow Faced bees here naturally but it has brought to light how something that seems insignificant on the surface is actually very important. While only the yellow faced bees are on the endangered species list, there have been declining numbers of many species all over the world, which means there is a real risk that others specied may be classified as endangered. Climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and another number of reasons most of all fall at the fault of human expansion. [www.snopes.com] [www.climate.org] [www.time.com]

We may not think of the humble bee is something to be concerened about, but bees are pollenators, and they allow a very wide range of plants from flowers to vegetables to grow in a healthy way. Bees are directly affected by habitat destruction and climate change because there are fewer and fewer spaces that the bees deem to have suitable conditions for them to thrive. The work that bees do is invaluable to not only flowers (they pollenate up to 90% of the worlds flowers), but in the agricultural field bees are literally indespendible (they pollenate up to 70% of the worlds main 124 major crop yields). Without the humble bee these things would deline rapidly, and would see the extinction of different foods and flowers. [www.climate.org]

Even though there is a real problem there is time to save them, and the everyday person can helpa great deal by addding a little bee friendly space in your on garden. One of the main things we as humans can do, is not kill them. Bees don't want to sting or hurt us, they only want to do their jobs -yes I know there is a real threat to lives due to allergies, but I believe the bee has just a smuch right to live as we do; I am allergic to wasps but I still believe that they have a right to live and be arseholes, instead of killing them, Rusry or my mum will try and encourage them back out of windows or doors. If you do want to create a little bee haven here are a few plant that will help to encourage bees back into your garden. Here are a few idea to get you going.

I always make sure no one cuts down the dandelions in our garden because they are one of the first food sources for the Bee. I used to have a Guinea Pig that adored Dandelions so I always scattered their seeds on the garden, ensuring that more would grow. Some for my Tweedles and some for the Bees.

🐝 Lavender - Lavender is a small aromatic everygreen with dense spikes of purple flowers with a silvery green stalks and leaves.

☀️ Lavender likes to be in Full Sun

☀️ Lavender likes to be East or West facing

☀️ Lavender likes to be in a Sheltered place

🌱 Lavender likes to be in Well Drained soil

🌱 Lavender likes to be in Sand, Loam or Chalky soil

🌱 Lavender doesn't mind Acid, Alkaline, or Neutral soil

🌺 Lavender can be propogated by taking softwood cuttings.

🐝 Thyme - Thyme is an aromatic shrub with purple, pink or white flowers that for "spikes".

☀️ Thyme likes to be in Full Sun

☀️ Thyme likes to be South, East or West facing

☀️ Thyme likes to be in Sheltered or Exposed places

🌱 Thyme likes to be in Well Drained soil

🌱 Thyme likes to be in Loam, Chalk or Sand soil

🌱 Thyme prefers Alkaline or Neutral soil

🌺Thyme can be propagated by planting seeds or by division

🐝 Borage - Borage is a coarsley hairy stems with simple leaves with starry blue flowers.

☀️ Borage likes to be in either Full Sun or Partial Shade

☀️ Borage likes to be South, East or West facing

☀️ Borage likes to be in Sheltered or Exposed places

🌱 Borage likes to be in Well Drained soil

🌱 Borage likes to be in Chalk, Clay, Sand or Loam based soil

🌱 Borage doesn't mind Acid, Alkaline or Neutral soil

🌺 Borage can be propagated by seed

🐝 Sage - Sage is a bushy spreading plant with very aromatic, finely veined leaves with pale blue flowers.

☀️ Sage likes to be in either Full Sun or Partial Shade

☀️ Sage likes to be in North, South, East or West facing - Sage really doesn't mind.

☀️ Sage likes to be in Sheltered places

🌱 Sage likes to be in Moist but Well Drained soil

🌱 Sage likes to be in Clay or Loam soil

🌱 Sage likes to be in Neutral, Acid or Alkaline soil - Sage really doesn't mind.

🌺 Sage can be propagated by by soft wood cuttings or semi-hard cuttings in the late Summer or by seed in the Spring

🐝 Fennel - Fennel is a robust, upright, aromatic but shourt-lived plant with small yellow flowers; both the flowers and the fruits smell of aniseed.

☀️ Fennel likes to be in either Full Sun or Partial Shade

☀️ Fennel likes to be South or West facing

☀️ Fennel likes to be in a Sheltered place

🌱 Fennel likes to be in Moist but Well Drained soil

🌱 Fennel likes to be in Chalk, Clay, Sand, or Loam soil - Fennel doesn't mind

🌱 Fennel likes to be in Acid, Alkaline or Neutral soil - Fennel doesn't mind

🌺 Fennel can be propagated by seed.

🐝 Hollyhock - Hollyhock is a robust but short-lived plant with showy funnel-like flowers with gentle rounded leaves.

☀️ Hollyhock likes to be Full Sun

☀️ Hollyhock likes to be South or West facing

☀️ Hollyhock likes to be in either Sheltered or Exposed places

🌱 Hollyhock likes to be in Well Drained Soil

🌱 Hollyhock likes to be in Chalk, Sand or Loam soil

🌱 Hollyhock likes to be in Neutral, Acid or Alkaline soil - Hollyhock doesn't mind

🌺 Hollyhock can be propagated by seeds being sown in gentle heat in mid-winter or in-situ in the Spring.

🐝 Crocus - The Crocus is a dwarf plant with fragrant flowers which come in a wide range of colours whih include, lilac, yellow and white.

☀️ Crocus like to be in Full Sun

☀️ Crocus likes to be South, East or Weat facing

☀️ Crocus likes to be in Sheltered or Exposed places

🌱 Crocus likes to be in Well Drained soil

🌱 Crocus likes to be in Sand, Clay, Chalk or Loam soil - Crocus doesn't mind.

🌱 Crocus likes to be in Acid, Alkaline or Neutral soil - Crocus doesn't mind

🌺 Crocus can be propagated by seed in containers

🐝 Snowdrop - Snowdrops are small solitary, honey-scented flowers with three inner, and three outer petals forming the iconic flower

☀️ Snowdrop likes to be in Full Sun or Partial Shade

☀️ Snowdrop likes to be South, East or West facing

☀️ Snowdrop likes to be in either Sheltered or Exposed places

🌱 Snowdrop like to be in either Well Drained or Moinst but well Drained soil

🌱 Snowdrop likes to be in Sand, Clay, Chalk or Loam soil - Snowdrop doesn't mind.

🌱 Snowdrop likes to be in Acid, Alkaline or Neutral soil - Snowdrop doesn't mind.

🌺 Snowdrop can be propagated by by seed or by division once the flowers and foliage die back.

🐝 Buttercup - Buttercups are bright yellow, glossy bowl shaped flowers.

☀️ Buttercup likes to be in Full Sun or Partial Shade

☀️ Buttercup likes to be North, South, East or West facing - Buttercup doesn't mind

☀️ Buttercup likes to be in either Sheltered or Exposed places

🌱 Buttercup likes to be in Moist but Well Drained soil

🌱 Buttercup likes to be in Chalk, Clay, Sand or Loam soil - Buttercup doesn't mind

🌱 Buttercup likes to be in Acid, Alkaline or Neutral - Buttercup doesn't mind.

🌺 Buttercup can be propagated by planting seeds or by division of grown plants

🐝 Geranium - Geraniums are brautiful round five-petalled flowers with wrinkled leaves.

☀️ Geranium likes to be in Full Sun or Partial Shade

☀️ Geranium likes to be North, South, East or West facing - Geranium doesn't mind

☀️ Geranium likes to be either Sheltered and Exposed places

🌱 Geranium likes to be in Moist by Well Drained or Well Drained soil

🌱 Geramiun likes to be in Sand, Loam, Chalk or Clay - Geranium doesn't mind

🌱 Geranium likes to be in Acid, Alkaline or Neutral soil - Geranium doesn't mind

🌺 Geranium can be propagated by division in the Spring.

🐝 Aster - Aster is a narrow-leaved plant with solitary or clustered daisy-like flowers in a lovely Lavender-blue colour.

☀️ Aster likes to be in Full Sun

☀️ Aster likes to be South, West or East facing

☀️ Aster likes to be in either Sheltered or Exposed

🌱 Aster likes to be in Moist but Well Drained or Well Drained soil

🌱 Aster likes to be in Sand, Chalk or Loam soil

🌱 Aster likes to be in Alkaline or Neutral soil

🌺 Aster can be progagated by division

🐝 Calendula - Calendula have simple romatic leaves woth bright, showy orange or yellow daisy-like flowers.

☀️ Calendula likes to be in Full Sun or Partial Shade

☀️ Calendula likes to be South, West or East facing

☀️ Calendula likes to be in Sheltered or Exposed places

🌱 Calendula likes to be in Well Drained soil

🌱 Calendula likes to be in Chalk, Loam or Sand soil

🌱 Calendula likes to be in Neutral soil

🌺 Calendula propagate by seed sown in situ in the Spring or in Autumn

🐝 Sweet Alyssum - Sweet Alyssum has a very fragrant four-petal flower with round heads.

☀️ Sweet Alyssum likes to be in Full Sun

☀️ Sweet Alyssum likes to be South or East facing

☀️ Sweet Alyssum likes to be in either Sheltered or Exposed places

🌱 Sweet Alyssum likes to be in Well Drained soil

🌱 Sweet Alyssum likes to be in Loam or Sand soil

🌱 Sweet Alyssum likes to be in Acid, Alkaline or Neutral soil - Sweet Alyssum doesn't mind.

🌺 Sweet Alyssum can be propagated by seed in situ in the late Spring

🐝 Poppy - The Common Poppy has simple four-petalled flowers in bright scarlet in the summer months.

☀️ Poppy likes to be in Full Sun

☀️ Poppy likes to be North, South, East or West facing - Poppy doesn't mind.

☀️ Poppy likes to be in either Sheltered or Exposed place

🌱 Poppy likes to be in Well Drained soil

🌱 Poppy likes to be in Loam, Chalk or Sand soil

🌱 Poppy likes to be in Acid, Alkaline, Neutral soil - Poppy doesn't mind

🌺 Poppy can be propagated by seed

🐝 Zinnia - Zinnia are bushy sub-shrubs with single daisy-like flowers that come in red, orange and deep pink.

☀️ Zinnia likes to be in Full Sun

☀️ Zinnia likes to be South or West facing

☀️ Zinnia likes to be a Sheltered place

🌱 Zinnia likes to be in Well Draine or Moist but Well Drained soil

🌱 Zinnia likes to be in Chalk, Clay, Sand or Loam soil

🌱 Zinnia likes to be in Acid, Alkaline or Neutral soil - Zinnia doesn't mind.

🌺 Zinnia can be propagated by seed in Spring or in situ in late Spring or early Summer

🐝 Sunflower - Sunflower come in a range of varieties but in general they are tall, large, single, daisy-like flowers in a sunny yellow colour.

☀️ Sunflower likes to be un Full Sun

☀️ Sunflower likes to be South or West facing

☀️ Sunflower like to be in a Sheltered place

🌱 Sunflower like Moist but Well Drained soil

🌱 Sunflower likes to be in Clay, Chalk, Loam or Sand soil - Sunflower doesn't mind

🌱 Sunflower likes to be in Alkaline or Neutral soil

🌺 Sunflower can be propagated by division in the Spring or Autumn

Sources: "Plant These to Help Save the Bees" poster found on Pinterest. Plant information from www.rhs.co.uk and the image is a google search from pinterest again. The main body of text at the top has information taken from a range of sources including www.snopes.com - www.climate.org - www.time.com and written into the piece by myself.

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MONOFLORAL HONEY

Acacia Honey

Acacia honey is a pale, liquid glass-like honey produced by bees that feed on Acacia flowers. It contains vitamins A, C, and E, flavonoids, and essential fatty and amino acids.

Acacia honey has hepatoprotective (liver) and nephroprotective (kidney) effects. Oral and topical administration of acacia has shown tissue proliferative and vulnerary (wound healing) properties. Studies also demonstrate effective healing properties of acacia honey in corneal (eye) injuries.

This honey variant possesses anti-inflammatory, anticancer, DNA protective, and antioxidant properties too.

A light and clear honey prepared from floral nectars of Robinia pseudoacacia, also known as Black Locust in North America and Europe. It’s one of the sweetest in honey varieties because of its mild delicate floral taste & high concentration of fructose. Acacia honey’s low sucrose content makes it a great choice for diabetics. It also cleanses the liver, regulates intestine, and is anti-inflammatory for the respiratory system.

Alfalfa Honey (Medicago sativa)

Alfalfa Honey has a mild floral aroma and a fine delicate flavor. As you might expect, alfalfa honey has a light grassy, but pleasant flavor. You might even catch a subtle vanilla flavor, but not as strong as in meadowfoam honey.

Alfalfa honey, produced extensively throughout Canada and the United States from the purple or blue blossoms, is light in color with a subtle spicy profile and mildly scented floral aroma. Its delicate nature doesn't overpower other flavors, making it a favourite choice for chefs for their baked foods and a fine table honey for tea lovers. Not as sweet as most honey types, it is a preferred choice for combining with other ingredients or enjoying straight from the jar.

Coming from the alfalfa (Medicago sativa) flowers, alfalfa or lucerne honey is famous for its prebiotic effects.

It has fructooligosaccharides that promote intestinal bacteria and improve digestion. Having alfalfa honey regularly can treat anemia, diabetes, and fever (antipyretic agent).

This rare honey has distinct sweet-smelling, full-bodied floral varietal. Aster honey is mainly abundant in the Mid-South United States. It is light-colored, prone to crystallize quickly, relatively thick and smooth in consistency, this aromatic honey is favorite for eating like candy.

Aster Honey

Solidago, commonly called goldenrods, is a genus of about 100to 120 species of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae. Most are herbaceous perennial species found in open areas such as meadows, prairies, and savannas. They are mostly native to North America, including Mexico; a few species are native to South America and Eurasia. Some American species have also been introduced into Europe and other parts of the world.

Avocado Honey (Perseaamericana Mill.)

Plant origin, physicochemical parameters and composition were analysed to characterize the avocado honey (Perseaamericana Mill.) from Andalusia (Southern, Spain). Ashes content, total polyphenol, and electrical conductivity corresponded to these of a typical dark honey (>80 mm scale Pfund). Regarding mineral elements, K was predominant, followed by P and Mg. Antioxidant and invertase activities presented some desirable values. In the 20 analysed samples, 48 pollen types corresponding to 33 families were identified. Avocado pollen was found in high variability (13-58%). At least a 20% was suggested to guarantee the authentic avocado honey. Perseitol, sugar-alcohol identified only in avocado honey, fundamentally contributes to distinguish this kind of honey. The content varied between 0.31 and 1.56 g/100 g. The correlation between perseitol and avocado pollen was found to be significant. A minimum concentration of 0.30 g/100 g of perseitol is suggested to characterize the proposed monofloral avocado honey.

A misnomer, Avocado honey doesn’t taste like the fruit, avocado. This monofloral honey is produced mainly from California avocado blossoms originated in Southern Mexico, Central America, Australia, and several tropical regions. It’s having a dark color and fairly rich buttery flavor.

Basswood Honey (Tilia Americana)

For thousands of years linden honey was the most appreciated honey. The scent of the tiny yellow-white flowers of those huge trees that blossom in late spring or early summer, have always attracted humans as well as bees.

It is called basswood in America, lime in UK, and linden in Europe and Asia. (Though it is called “lime” it is not closely related to the lime fruit). But no matter the name, it belongs to the tilia genus, which has 30 species of trees, native throughout most of our Northern Hemisphere. The greatest species diversity is found in Asia.

The tree is reaching 20 to 40 meters (66 to 130 ft) tall, with oblique cordate leaves of 6 to 20 centimeters (2 to 8 in) across. The trees are hermaphroditic, having perfect flowers with both male and female parts, pollinated by insects.

It’s one of the few exceptional honey varieties having a light color, strong biting flavor, and a distinctive lingering flavor. This natural honey is produced from the cream-colored Basswood blossoms found in North America leaving fresh, pleasant \"woody\" scent that’s good with teas like Earl Grey and works well for salad dressings and marinades.

Beechwood Honey

It's a honeydew honey made from the honeydew secreted by 2 insects: Ultracoelostomaassimile and U. brittini, after feeding themselves from the sap of black beech (Nothofagussolandri) and red beech (Nothofagusfusca).

Popularly known as Honeydew honey, mainly produced in New Zealand\'s South Island. Its extraordinary aroma comes from the sap produced by aphids on the bark of beechwood trees giving distinct stature in honey index. Beechwood honey is fondly mixed into smoothies, sauces, pancakes and fruits like a sweet drizzle. This honey is a good supplement for improving the body\'s immunity and digestive system.

Blue Gum Honey

Eucalyptus globulus, commonly known as southern blue gum, is a species of tall, evergreen tree endemic to southeastern Australia. It has mostly smooth bark, juvenile leaves that are whitish and waxy on the lower surface, glossy green, lance-shaped adult leaves, glaucous, ribbed flower buds arranged singly or in groups of three or seven in leaf axils, white flowers and woody fruit. There are four subspecies, each with a different distibution, occurring in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

A eucalyptus honey specie, mainly found in South Australia and Tasmania, bestowing amber color and dense texture to honey. It gives a mouthwatering taste when consumed with toast and wafers in breakfast or ice-cream drizzle in dinners. Blue Gum honey is one of world best honey varieties enduring subtle cool, minty undertone like blue bubble gum kids love to chew.

Blueberry Honey (Cyanococcus Honey)

Produced in New England and in Michigan, Blueberry honey is taken from the tiny white flowers of the blueberry bush. It is typically light amber in color, has a pleasant flavor, a slight tang, and a blueberry aftertaste. A good table honey.

Widely used as table honey, this variation of bee honey is produced majorly in New England and Michigan. It’s originated from tiny white flowers of the blueberry bush, giving a light amber color, pleasant flavor with a slight tang, and aroma of blueberries.

Buckwheat Honey (Fagopyrum esculentum)

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), or common buckwheat, is a plant cultivated for its grain-like seeds and as a cover crop. A related and bitterer species, Fagopyrum tataricum, is a domesticated food plant raised in Asia. Despite the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat, as it is not a grass. Instead, buckwheat is related to sorrel, knotweed, and rhubarb. Buckwheat is referred to as a pseudocereal because its seeds' culinary use is the same as cereals', owing to their composition of complex carbohydrates.

A study on buckwheat honey claimed that serum antioxidant capacity increased by 7%. Honey from buckwheat (especially Fagopyrum esculentum) has high bactericidal properties. Buckwheat honey variants from Canada can kill multi-drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other notorious pathogens. Due to its antioxidant properties and an abundance of micro- and macronutrients, buckwheat honey can protect your body and DNA from chemical or oxidative stress – better than manuka honey.

This variation of USA Honey is mainly produced in New York, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and parts of eastern Canada. It's dark-colored, full-bodied, rich in iron and highly-antioxidant unlike lighter honey- key reason for being popular with honey lovers. Buckwheat honey has been found to contain more antioxidant compounds than some lighter honeys making it the strongest of honey varieties.

Clover Honey (Trifolium)

Clover honey is honey that has been harvested from bees that have gathered nectar from a majority of clover. Clover honey varies in color from very white to extra light amber and has a mild, delicate flavor. Most honeys sold in the supermarket are clover honey.

Clover (from Trifolium species) honey is one of the safest dietary antibacterial agents you can get.

Unlike manuka, this honey doesn’t have methylglyoxal and doesn’t need hydrogen peroxide for its antibacterial effect. It is, hence, not a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent.

Clover honey has unique phenolic compounds, along with the bee-derived antimicrobial peptides. These could be responsible for the specific antioxidant and antimicrobial activity against Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Staphylococcus species.

Clover Honey originates from Canada and New Zealand, one of the most popular honey varieties and widely available honey varieties. This form of white honey is a favorite varietal of many honey lovers having a pleasingly mild, floral sweetness with a surprising hint of sour aftertaste making it perfect ingredient for light sauces, salad dressings and baking!

Dandelion Honey (Taraxacum)

The Dandelion has traditionally been a nutritious source of food and a natural remedy for a wide variety of ills. Ironically it has been relegated to the status of a weed and is the focus of thousands of home owners’ annual lawn care struggle. Fortunately, while we may have forgotten how to use them, bees have not, and dandelion honey is the delicious consequence. However as a single flower (monofloral) honey, dandelion is rare, as it competes with other nectar producing plants growing at the height of the flowering season from April to May and beekeepers often leave this honey produced early in the season as food for the bees themselves to strengthen their hive in preparation for subsequent types of blossoms. On the other hand, because of the strength of its flavor, a pollen count as low as 5% is sufficient to be considered monofloral and can range from 5% to 65%. Its high glucose content causes it to crystallizes quickly and for this reason it can also be difficult to harvest.

Eucalyptus Honey (Eucalyptus globulus)

Eucalyptus honey is a type of honey made by honeybees that forage on eucalyptus. It is common in Australia, in Western Cape in South Africa, and in Brazil. Monofloral eucalypt honeys include Jarrah, Yellow Box, Grey box, Blue Gum, River Red Gum, Ironbark, Stringybark and Messmate.

Eucalyptus honey varies greatly in color and flavor, but in general, it tends to be a bold-flavored honey with a slightly medicinal aftertaste. It may be used in baked goods, sauces, dressings. (Tasmanian Leatherwood honey is considered a delicacy, but is not a eucalypt honey) The color is light amber to medium-dark red.

Unifloral honey derived from the flowers of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus rostrata) has luteolin, kaempferol, quercetin, myricetin, and ellagic acid. This honey acts as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Eucalyptus honey has sodium, potassium, manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, and zinc.

Eucalyptus honey originates from Australia but produced majorly in California. This polyfloral honey variant arrives from a larger plant genera, containing more than 500 distinct species and many hybrids. It may vary in color and flavor but tends to have a special herbal flavor and used by people as a protection against colds and headaches.

Fireweed Honey (Chamaenerionangustifolium)

Fireweed honey is the result of bees harvesting the nectar from the beautiful pink flowers of fireweed plants that grow across the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Canada. Fireweed gets its name because its seeds lay dormant in the soil for long periods of time until the land is burned by wildfire. This elusive fireweed honey is a rare treasure gathered by honeybees in the rugged mountains of British Columbia. It is white in colour with a smooth floral flavour and a distinct buttery finish. Fireweed honey is considered the champagne of all honeys because it is perfect with everything.

One of the world’s most expensive honey, Fireweed originates from a tall perennial herb grown in the open woods of North West US. Its light in color, sweet and complex at the same time with extraordinary smooth and buttery taste ideal for gourmet cooking, baking, glazing, BBQ grilling, meat & fish smoking.

Hawthorn Honey (Crataegusmonogyna)

Hawthorn essentially describes the large genus of shrubs that fit within the rose family. Many of these species are native to north America and are often grown for ornamentally for their bright white and pink flowers, and small red apple-like fruits. Hawthorn is full to the brim with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, hence it has traditionally been used as a herbal remedy for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, while also offering a means of reducing high blood pressure. While hawthorn is for the most part an invasive species of plant, its honey is notoriously difficult to obtain. This is thought to be due to the fact that it only produces a small amount of nectar (much less than many other species that bloom at the same time of year), thus making it somewhat less appealing to bees. As a result, this honey is highly sought after. This particular honey has a rich amber colour, often with a slight green tint. It has a delicate floral aroma, and an extremely rich taste profile that is often associated with a delightful nutty aftertaste. Due to the potent health boosting properties of hawthorn, this honey is thought to boost cell function while simultaneously enhancing cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Heather Honey (Calluna vulgaris)

Ling Heather honey is reddish/orange to dark amber. It has a slightly bitter, tangy, pungent, smoky, mildly sweet taste that persists for a long time. It has a strong distinctive woody, warm, floral, fresh fruit aroma reminiscent of heather flowers. There are two distinct types of single flower heather honey. One is from a single species, Ling Heather (Calluna vulgaris), a true heather, and the other type is from any of the Erica species. Both the C. vulgaris and all the Erica species belong to the Ericaceae family, but of the two types, Ling Heather honey is considered true “Heather Honey,” and it is quite different from Erica honey of the Erica species. It is often called Scotch, Summer or Autumn Heather to distinguish it from other Erica species. It is a low growing evergreen native of Europe with a liking for dry acidic soils. Ling Heather is considered a symbol of Scotland and is one of the national flowers of Norway.

It’s thick and amber in color with pungent flavors. Heather Honey is fragrant and floral with a lingering aftertaste. It’s commonly served with ham, chicken, lamb, seafood, cold dishes and strong black coffee. Due to its medicinal properties- extremely high protein content its preferable for honey supplements.

Ironbark Honey (Eucalyptus Paniculate)

Melita Iron Bark Honey is the perfect drizzler. It has attractive amber and orange flashes and a perfume reminiscent of almonds and coconut. Melita Iron Bark honey is delicious drizzled over dainty crepes, which can be filled with a combination of honey, cream cheese and raisins.

Ironbark is a highly favored, premium Eucalyptus floral which blossoms throughout the year in eastern Australia. Dense and Amber color makes this honey “favorite flavor enhancer in baking, barbecued meats and nutty addition to a smoothie.

Jarrah Honey (Eucalyptus Marginata)

Jarrah Honey Is the New Superfood from Australia You Need to Know. ... Enter jarrah honey. Harvested from the jarrah tree, it is rarer and more costly to produce than manuka because it comes from a species of tree endemic only to the most pristine, remote stretches of Western Australia.

West Australian Jarrah tree (Eucalyptus marginata) is a large forest tree usually found in the Jarrah forest, which extends from Gingin, north of Perth to as far south as Albany. The main commercial nectar flows are in the Darling Range. Jarrah trees are unique to Western Australia.

The Jarrah tree is a magnificent tall timber tree that can grow up to 40 metres in height. It is a slow growing Eucalyptus tree that can live up to 1000 years. It has with a brown fissured bark that can withstand intense forest fires and a large green canopy.

Kamahi Honey (Weinmannia racemose)

Kamahi is a common native tree with stunning white bottle-brush flowers grown on the rugged west coast of the Southern Alps in New Zealand. A favourite with chefs, Deep Blue Health Kamahi honey is a light amber colour with a rich, complex full-bodied taste. Produced and harvested from both the North and South Island, but mostly from the West Coast of the South Island from Kamahi Trees sitting 25 metres high in the canopies of our beautiful forests.

You will find Kamahi honey mostly creamed due to its above average tendency to crystallise.

Leatherwood Honey (Eucryphia Lucida)

Leatherwood honey is, as its name suggests the honey that bees produce from the nectar of the Leatherwood(Eucryphia lucida) plants' flower. The Leatherwood plant is endemic to Tasmania and is found in the wetter forest regions throughout the Western portion of the state. Leatherwood is the single most important nectar plant in Tasmania accounting for about 70% of all honey produced. Other sources of nectar include clover(in pasture), Eucalyptus blossoms and Blackberry. The variety of plants available to bees in nectar foraging may be used as a supplement to the Leatherwood plant in times of poor flowering or in parts of the season when Leatherwood does not flower, this is a preferable diet to feeding the bees sugar. Pure(unblended) varietal honey(such as Leatherwood) is analagous to single malt scotch whisky, even though flavours may vary from one season to the next and from batch to batch the flavour and character of the unblended product is superior enough to fetch a premium price. Unblended Leatherwood honey has a unique taste and smell which is quite different from that of blended honey and to many people consider it an acquired taste, some people swear by it others swear about it.

Leatherwood honey arrives from leatherwood blossom -- a eucalypt found in the south-west of Tasmania & Australia. It’s established worldwide as a distinct honey iherb with a unique taste and strong floral flavor. It makes an excellent spread on wheat toast, cakes, muffins, coffee and tea.

Linden Honey (Tiliachinensis)

Linden honey is one varieties that will completely change the misconception of those who think that honey is no more than just sugared water. Linden honey originates from the linden-woods that stretch across the slopes of Mountains in Western Ukraine, also known as Lime or Basswood.

Obtained from the blossoms of Linden or Basswood trees of several species of Tilia; it is known as Linden or Basswood honey in North America and Lime honey in the UK and Europe. It is a premier honey that has been enjoyed for thousands of years. At the height of blossoming in a Linden grove or on a street lined with Linden trees, the ambrosial aroma of the tiny yellow-white flowers surrounds you and draws bees from miles around. Among the most common Linden trees in the United States is the Tiliaamericana and the White Basswood (Tiliaheterophylla).

Linden honey has a light yellow color and a very distinctive yet delicate fresh woody scent, making it elite one of honey varieties. It’s medically proven for anxiety and insomnia, also used in the treatment of colds, cough and bronchitis.

Lavender Honey (Lavandula)

Lavender honey is a premium honey. Flowery, pleasant, well balanced and rounded, very fine honey aroma and the delicate floral scent with an evident Lavender component. It has a very persistent medium sweet taste that grows with the finish. It has the scent of lavendar, medium sweetness lavender scented, and has a medium amber color.

Lehua Honey (Metrosiderospolymorpha)

Lehua Honey is made from the lehua (blossoms) of the ʻōhiʻa lehua (Metrosiderospolymorpha), and is probably the rarest Hawaiian Honey.

One of the world's rarest honeys, organic Ohi'a Lehua honey (also known as Lehua honey) is found only in Hawaii, and is produced in late spring and early summer from Lehua blossoms in the Ohi'a forests of Mauna Loa.

One of the world's rarest honeys, organic Ohi'a Lehua honey (also known as Lehua honey) is found only in Hawaii, and is produced in late spring and early summer from Lehua blossoms in the Ohi'a forests of Mauna Loa. It is a white, crystallized honey, with a naturally thick, spreadable texture, and a delicate, understated floral flavor. Ideal for tea drinkers, since it doesn't mask the taste of the tea, it is also excellent for spreading on toast, mixing with nut butters, and scooping directly from the jar!

Macadamia Honey (Macadamia integrifolia)

Macadamia honey is a type of honey produced by bees the are placed near macadamia nut tree orchards, where all of their pollination activity is focused on the white flowers that the macadamia nut tree produces. This gives the honey a nutty flavor that is reminiscent of the macadamia nut itself. A common source for macadamia nut honey is from the US state of Hawaii, where the macadamia nut industry is widespread and the trees flower in the winter season. The dominant producer of macadamia nuts in general, however, is Australia, which produces over one-third of all the world's macadamia nuts each year as of 2011.

Macadamia Honey originated in Australia but also supplied from the United States. Its a deep colored honey possess a distinctive aroma, subtle nutty flavor that goes well with fruit and vegetable salads, ice-cream, toasts, herbal tea, and grilled chicken wings as well.

Mangrove Flower Honey (Rhizophora mangle)

Mangrove honey comes from the organic honey flowers on Mangrove trees in state preserve remote islands in Florida. Each summer the Mangrove trees produce an organic nectar rich flower the bees love to use to make this raw unfiltered honey. This is a special ocean honey from a dwindling habitat. The bees are using Mangrove trees from protected state lands that are free of pesticides. This honey is made by bees gathering nectar from the flowers on the Mangrove Tree which grows in coastal saline water. Mangrove honey is a salty pleasantly mild honey.

Manuka Honey (Leptospermum scoparium)

Mānuka honey is a monofloral honey produced from the nectar of the mānuka tree, Leptospermum scoparium. The honey is commonly sold as an alternative medicine. There is no conclusive evidence of medicinal or dietary value in using mānuka honey other than as a sweetener. The word mānuka is the Māori name of the tree; the spelling manuka (without a macron) is common in English.

Mānuka honey is produced by European honey bees (Apis mellifera) foraging on the mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium), which evidence suggests originated in Australia before the onset of the Miocene aridity. It grows uncultivated throughout both southeastern Australia and New Zealand.

Manuka honey is produced by bees that feed on the flowers of the New Zealand Manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium). It contains high concentrations of methylglyoxal (MGO) and dihydroxyacetone, which may account for its antibacterial activity.

Applying manuka honey on wounds stimulates the formation of new blood cells and promotes the growth of fibroblast and epithelial cells. This honey has potential wound-healing (vulnerary) activity.

It is rich in vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, and B6, and amino acids lysine, proline, arginine, and tyrosine. It also contains minerals like calcium, magnesium, copper, potassium, zinc, and sodium.

Melipona Honey (Melipona beecheii)

Melipona bee honey is a thick, sweet-sour liquid obtained from stingless bees of the genus Melipona. This honey is known for being less dense than that obtained from honeybees in the genus Apis, as its humidity levels are higher. Its color varies depending on the native flowers visited by these bees, ranging from nearly transparent to dark amber, and it features more nutritional and curative properties than honey from the common honeybee. Melipona bees feed on native plants whose flowers, rich in alkaloids and flavonoids, give the honey its highly medicinal properties. The extraction of honey differs from the one generally used in beekeeping, which consists of comb centrifugation. Melipona bees stock honey in sack-like wax structures that must be broken or crushed to extract the product.

They are highly social bees that can form perennial colonies of thousands of individuals. Their nesting habits are unique and vary: They can build their hives in hollow trees and shrubs, or even in termite mounds within or under the ground.These bees produce small amounts of honey, but of excellent quality.

Mesquite Flower Honey (Prosopis glandulosa)

This honey is made by bees gathering nectar from the flowers on the Mesquite Tree (Prosopis glandulosa). Mesquite honey is a lightly floral and pleasantly mild honey. The Mesquite Tree flowers from March to November, with pale, yellow, elongated spikes and bears straight, yellow seedpods. It has rounded big and floppy, drooping branches with feathery foliage and straight, paired spines on twigs.

Orange Blossom Honey (Citrus sinensis)

Orange blossom honey comes primarily from flowers of the orange blossoms from orange trees, but can be from a combination of citrus sources, is usually light in color and mild in flavor with a fresh scent and light citrus taste. Orange blossom honey is produced in Florida, Southern California and parts of Texas.

Orange Blossom honey is often made from mixed citrus nectars (Citrus ssp.) including oranges, grapefruit, lemons, mandarins, tangerines, limes and many others. It is a thick, very sweet honey. Initially the aroma is of medium intensity reminiscent of orange blossoms. With time, it takes on an additional delicate fruity aroma like marmalade with slightly citric acid tones. Light amber to white, the lighter color and milder flavor coming in years when there is a large harvest and the honey is little contaminated by other nectars. It will darken with age and crystallizes slowly into granules of various sizes.

Purple Starthistle Honey (Centaurea calcitrapa)

Star thistles, including knapweeds and cornflowers, belong to the Centaurea genus. These in turn are allied with thistles belonging to the Asteracea family of plants. Centaurea is probably one of the largest sources of all thistle honeys. Being good producers of nectar, along with their tendency to grow together (often as an invasive weed), may make them the primary source of nectar at that time of the year. The result is varietal honeys from many different species of Centaurea.

Centaurea species produce a very fine mild flavored honey. It has a light, transparent and a thick viscous appearance with a distinct aroma of anise (some say almonds), slightly sharp or pungent with notes of sweet, spicy cinnamon, molasses and prune.

It has a mild flavor of anise, low sweetness and hints of cinnamon flavor, slightly waxy, metallic flavor and sweet persistent aftertaste. It is slow to crystallize. Individual characteristics vary by specific Centaurea species.

Rapeseed Honey (Brassica napus)

Rapeseed honey aka rape honey, Colour: White. After crystallization, the honey is whitish or dull ivory.

Aroma: floral – fresh fruit (fruity), warm, spoiled and vegetal

Intensity of odour: medium

Acidity: weak

Sweetness: low.

Honeys, like acacia, with high fructose content are sweeter than those with high glucose content.

Rapeseed honey aka rape honey is generally white in color, and floral aroma – fresh fruit (fruity). It’s low in sweetness unlike acacia, having high fructose rather than high glucose content.

Raspberry Honey (Rubusidaeus)

Raspberry honey removes fatigue, nervous tension and, like other honeys, has beneficial effects on the entire human body. Especially useful is this honey raspberry for colds.

When it flowers: it blooms in June and July for 25-40 days. The flowers produce nectar and contain a lot of pollen. Bees are very actively attended by raspberries. With a good, warm weather and sufficient humidity the nectar secretion increases, which improves the honey harvest. There are years when raspberry honey-collecting for the day reaches 2-3.5 kg per family.

It has a slight raspberry flavor, and it will crystallize quickly, so its usually made into a creamed honey that has a light color.

Red Gum Honey (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)

Red Gum is a popular Australian honey. It has a rich golden colour, a savouryflavour and aroma. This honey has been produced from the Heathcote region along the McIvor creek from the single eucalyptus floral variety. The honey is cold extracted and claimed to have a low Glycemic Index (GI) of 46.

Redgum Honey is from a family-run operation in Western Australia. The honey is collected from virgin forests using traditional methods. It is not filtered or heat-treated. It therefore retains its natural phytonutrients, enzymes, antioxidants, propolis, pollen, vitamins and minerals for your good health.

This is raw honey as processing honey removes and destroys much of the health-promoting qualities. For the same reason, it is not advisable to mix with very hot water or cook/bake with it.

Red Gum is a darker premium variety of honey mainly originated in Australia. It has a high level of antioxidants and a distinctive aroma compared to the rest. It's also a favorite ingredient in bread baking and meat marinades.

Rewarewa Honey (Knightiaexcelsa)

Rewarewa Honey is a delicious golden honey sourced from the nectar of New Zealand's elegant Rewarewa tree, also known as the honey-suckle tree.

Rewarewa Honey has a beautiful deep reddish amber appearance and rich, full bodied caramel-like taste. Produced from New Zealand's native Honeysuckle tree, Rewarewa Honey is high in natural antioxidants.

Rewarewa honey is produced from New Zealand's native Honeysuckle tree with red long succulent flowers.

These unusual cylinder shaped flowers only blossom for a very short period to produce nectar with a truly native flavour.

This gourmet honey contains high levels of antioxidants to support your health and well-being.

Rewire honey is a malty variant coming from hills and valleys of New Zealand. It possesses a caramel-like and slightly burnt flavor making it natural sweetener for hot drinks and a spread.

Rosemary Honey

Rosemary honey is produced from Rosmarinus officinalis and is widely used in European countries. It is rich in kaempferol, an antioxidant. Rosemary honey can be used in emulsions and cosmetics to lock the moisture in the skin. Due to its physicochemical properties, rosemary honey can be used as a natural moisturizing agent with a high therapeutic value.

Sage Honey (Salvia Officinalis)

Sage honey is not made only from Salvia Officinalis, but from any of the species from the genus Salvia. Taste: sweet and balanced, similar to tupelo honey.

Sage Honey. Bloom's Sage honey, produced in the California foothills, is a rare, premium honey prized for its delicate flavor, smooth finish, and light color. It derives from the Latin “salvia” which means “to heal.” Floral Source: Purple Sage, Black Sage, other CA wildflowers.

Raw honey has antioxidants and contains helpful trace elements and minerals, such as cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Parents looking for natural remedies have used sage honey to control excessive sweating and turned to its smooth, thick texture to soothe sore throats.

Sage Honey is a light color, heavy-bodied and mild-flavored primarily produced in California. It’s slow to granulate and favorite honey variety among honey packers.

Saw Palmetto Honey (Serenoarepens)

Honeybees make Saw Palmetto Honey from Serenoarepens, a short palm tree topped by an enormous crown of fan-shaped leaves. If you've been anywhere in Florida or along the coast of Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia or southern South Carolina, you've probably seen it. The saw palmetto, a miniature palm tree, produces fruit once a year, from the profusel flowers, which the bees visit.

Sourwood Honey (Oxydendrum arboretum)

Sourwood Honey comes from the Sourwood tree (Oxydendrumarboreum) a member of the Ericaceae family, also called the Sour gum, Sorrel tree or Lily-of-the-Valley tree.

Sourwood Honey has a floral and light taste with hints of baking spices and anise. The honey's color is typically light amber with a slightly gray or brown tint and its texture is defined by a smooth, caramel buttery quality. Sourwood Honey is most abundant in the mountains of North Georgia and Western North Carolina.

Sourwood Honey is made by the bees from Sourwood blossom nectar. Good Sourwood Honey can only be made with trees that bloom above 1000 ft. in the mountains of Georgia and Tennessee.

This light-colored, delicate, subtle honey has an almost caramel or buttery flavor, and a pleasant, lingering aftertaste. With this honey, you don't need any more butter on your biscuits or bread!

Tawari Honey (Ixerbabrexioides)

Tawari (Ixerbabrexioides) is an endemic New Zealand tree (found nowhere else in the World).

Ixerbabrexioides, the sole species in the genus Ixerba, is a bushy tree with thick, narrow, serrated, dark green leaves and panicles of white flowers with a green hart. The fruit is a green capsule that splits open to reveal the black seeds partly covered with a fleshy scarlet aril against the white inside of the fruit. Ixerba is an endemic of the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand. Common names used in New Zealand are tawari (Māori: tāwari) for the tree and whakou when in flower. It is assigned to the family Strasburgeriaceae. The 'Beaujolais' of honeys, Tawari is best savoured when young. It's origins are the lowland forests of New Zealand's far north where the elegant tree's waxy white flowers prized by ancient Maori gift the bees a light yellow nectar with a lingering butterscotch flavour. So subtle and mild, it's perfect for topping pancakes, waffles or icecream.

Originating from creamy white flowers of New Zealand's Tawari trees, this honey has a golden color and creamy butterscotch flavor, perfect choice for topping desserts; pancakes, waffles or ice-cream.

Wilelaiki Honey (Schinus terebinthifolius)

Our most versatile honey, organic Wilelaiki Blossom, is collected in the late summer and autumn from Christmasberry trees on the lower elevations of the leeward side of the island. The tree, originally introduced to Hawaii from Brazil, produces honey with a brilliant amber sparkle and a peppery finish. Wilelaiki combines wonderfully with cheeses, vegetables, and meats. This is a gift for a gourmet.

Yellow Box Honey (Eucalyptus Melliodora)

The Yellow Box Eucalyptus has creamy pale yellow blossoms and a yellow inner bark. The Latin name, Eucalyptus Melliodora is apt; Melliodora is translated as “odor of honey” referring to the sweet honey aroma of the blossoms. The Yellow Box is a common species in the grassy woodlands of the tablelands and western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, extending from northern Victoria, through New South Wales into southeastern Queensland. This species is usually 15–30 m tall and mainly grows on gentle slopes, foothills or on flats near watercourses. It blossoms from October through January.

Yellow box is one of the most popular honey varietals in Australia. It has a beautiful light amber color, aromatic, with a mild distinctive flavor that is smooth and buttery on the tongue. Fairly sweet, it is dense and slow to crystallize.

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Saving bees with sugar: Should you do it?

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If you see a bee crawling on the ground in the summer, there’s a good chance that little guy is in trouble.

Bumblebees have such a high metabolism and are usually so busy, even one with a stomach full of nectar can be just 40 minutes away from starvation, according to Professor Dave Goulson.

Which is why people often feed bees with sugar water – to give them a boost so they can get on with their business.

This summer, a new device will be launched which means you can do that no matter where you are.

Norwich-based inventor Dan Harris has created “bee saviour” cards which put tiny amounts of potentially life-saving sugar solution in your wallet.

“When we heard about bees getting so exhausted so quickly, the fact that we can revive them with sugar solution just struck us as a really great opportunity to connect with nature – especially in a city,” Dan tells Radio 1 Newsbeat.

The bee saviour cards are made from old credit cards and each have three refillable “cells” which contain solution for bees.

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Image caption Starving bees will gobble up sugar solution – but too much can be dangerous for them and their colony

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Having recently hit his crowd-funding target, Dan hopes to have the £4 cards on sale online and, at first, in stores in Norwich from June this year.

But is it actually a good thing?

Giving sugar solution to bees isn’t something recommended by Buglife, one of the UK’s leading insect charities.

“Sugar solution should always be used as a last resort to help bees that look tired and exhausted as they are only able to give a quick hit,” a spokesperson tells Newsbeat.

In 2018, a fake Facebook post recommending people leave large quantities of sugar solution in their gardens was shared millions of times.

“Worker bumblebees only live a few weeks so may be coming to the end of their life if you see them on the ground,” they added.

Buglife says people should put tired bees onto flowers, where they may be able to find nectar which, unlike sugar solution, contains nutrients they need.

Sugar offers no nutrients to bees or humans, and a lack of protein can even lead to bees eating their own eggs to keep themselves going.

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Image caption Buglife says sugar solution should be a “last resort” for bees

Dan agrees with Buglife that bees’ natural food is “fundamental”.

But he also says that flowers will often have been drained of nectar by other bees, and that extra boost from the sugar solution could help them find what they need by themselves.

Dan’s cards are designed to be used in urban areas where green spaces can be rare or change often – which can throw bees off track.

“The city council or whatever comes and mows the lawn and all the dandelion heads disappear or someone changes their garden,” he says.

“If they’ve got a standard route around your neighbourhood one day, maybe the next day a huge patch of flowers they were feeding on has disappeared.”

Bees can also be upset by a sudden change in temperature – they can’t fly if it’s colder than 12C.

And it might not be worth feeding bees you find late in the summer – when autumn comes, worker bees force all the drones out of the hive to starve to death, so feeding them could just prolong their suffering.

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Image caption Honey bees have a good reputation but their lives are short and their society can be cruel

Bees play an important role in pollinating flowers and plants – including our food – and their decline due to changing temperatures and pesticides has been well documented.

But Dan says insects like bees and butterflies are ones we “feel warmly towards”. He hopes this interest could result in a wider conversation about the impact the decline is having on less appealing insects too.

What about wasps?

Spreading some love for ugly bugs is something author M.G. Leonard has been doing since her novel Beetle Boy was published in 2016.

“We see them as either pollinators, like bees who pollinate flowers and make honey for us, or we see them as pests and think they should all be exterminated,” Maya tells Newsbeat.

“They’re all in a big ecosystem and they all do beneficial jobs. The way we look at them is problematic.”

She says we should be more tolerant of wasps who pollinate flowers and, as a predatory insect, help control numbers of other insects like flies – which also play an important role in breaking down rotting matter.

For Maya, a wasp sting is no more painful than a cat scratch – something we’re all much more willing to put up with.

And if it wasn’t for a certain type of midge, which is the only insect that pollinates the cocoa plant, chocolate would have to be produced artificially.

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Image caption Could you learn to love a wasp? They play an important part of the insect ecosystem but also – ewwww

Once phobic of all insects, Maya recommends encouraging insects of all kinds into our lives.

“Treat your garden or your outside spaces like an insect zoo, and you’re the zookeeper,” she says.

“Maybe have a bit of a meadow and a wilder garden than a really manicured and ornamental patch.

“Small things like that can really help populations of insects just outside your back door.”

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SAVE THE BUMBLEBEES!!

As some of you may know, the bombus terrestris, also known as the bumblebee, has recently been added the U.S. Endangered Species list. Without bumblebees, Earth would go to waste at an extremely quick pace. Bumblebees are a very, very important part on the world. 

Bumblebees are pollinators in the temperate regions of the world. In North America, us humans have been neglecting paying attention to the bees until only recently. In Europe, the rapid decline of honey bees has raised our awareness about the ecosystem services that the bees provide through pollination. Research has suggested that the native bees, not just honey bees, are crucial components in the agricultural system. Not only do bees provide us with fruits and veggies, the tiny pollinators have also managed to evolve with native flowers and plants. Through pollination, the bees have provided a lot of wild animals, such as bird and squirrels, with food to eat and shelter to live in. 

Bumblebees are in the genus called ‘bombus,’ in the family called ‘apidae,’ which means bees. This type of bee is different from other types of bees because bumblebees are large, fuzzy, and carry pollen in pouches called ‘pollen baskets’ on their back legs. There are approximately 250 kinds of bumblebees around the world, and around 50 of those are found in North America. Bumblebees feed on nothing but pollen and nectar, meaning that they are not the bees that bother you when you’re enjoying a nice picnic at your local park. Even though female bumblebees have a stinger, they are actually very docile and will only sting a someone or something if they feel like it is threatening their colony or if they get cornered and become scared. 

Bumblebees are what are called eusocial insects, which means that they show an advanced of social organization. A queen bumblebee will emerge in the spring time and forage around for a while before she will start to lay eggs in a nest, which is typically located underground. When a worker bee hatches from its egg, it’ll take over the foraging and start to take care of the nest so that the queen bee can focus solely on producing more eggs. When the colony cycle comes near an end, the colony starts to produce males and new queens which leave the colony and mate. The new queen, which has mated, will go into hibernation for the winter, while the males, workers and old queens die. There’s a few species of bumblebees which are known as ‘social parasites.’ This means that instead of producing workers, the queen goes back into the nest of another species and takes over the nest. In the nest that she took ever, the queen will produce males and queens of the next generation with the help of another queen bee’s workers. 

Bumblebees are extremely important foragers. Unlike honey bees, bumblebees are able to forage in cold, rainy and cloudy weather. This makes them excellent pollinators for native plants and a variety of crops. Some crops that bumblebees can pollinate are tomatoes, peppers, raspberries, blueberries, chives, cucumbers, apples, strawberries, blackberries, soybeans, sunflowers, different types of beans, cherries, eggplants, and cranberries. 

In the UK, two types of bumblebees have already gone extinct and the population of many more types is declining rapidly. The number of bumblebees has been decreasing because of many things. For example, there is climate change, invasive species, habitat destruction, pollution and pesticide, and most importantly, the spreading of disease and parasites throughout the bumblebee population. 

Scientists have struggled with finding the thing that has caused the so-called Colony Collapse Disorder, also known as CCD, that has been wiping out around 10 million beehive, which is worth around $2 billion, in the last 6 years alone. Some causes have been suspected to be pesticides, parasites with diseases, and even poor nutrition. But in an original study, scientists at the University of Maryland and the US Department of Agriculture have found that a mix of pesticides and fungicides are contaminating the pollen that bees have been collecting for their hives. The study has broken new ground about why large numbers of bees are dying, since the whole hive dies at once. 

When researchers collected pollen from hives on the east coat of the USA that have been pollinating cranberries, watermelon and other crops and fed it to perfectly healthy bumblebees, those bees showed significant decline in their ability to resist the infection by a parasite known as ‘Nosema Ceranae.’ The pollen was contaminated, on average, with nine different pesticides and fungicides, but scientists discovered 21 agricultural chemicals in a single sample. Scientists have identified eight agricultural chemicals associated with the increased risk of infection by the Nosema Ceranae parasite. 

Most disturbing of it all, the bees that ate pollen that had been contaminated with fungicides were three times as likely to be infected by the parasite. Fungicides have been widely used for years, and they were thought to be harmless to bees, since they’re designed to kill fungus, not insects, on crops such as apples. 

Since the bumblebee population has been declining, if they go completely extinct, us humans and the world will suffer from their loss greatly. 

In order to help the bumblebees survive, here is some things you can do: 

- Plant bee-friendly flowers and flowering plants in your garden and your yard.

- Buy local, organic foods from a farmer’s market. 

- Let clovers and dandelions grow. 

- Do NOT use chemicals or pesticides to treat your lawn.

- Know that bees are not not going to harm you as long as you leave them alone.

- If you like honey, buy it raw and from a local bee keeper or at the store from a reliable, all natural honey brand. 

- Share why bees are so important with others to educate them on why we need to protect the bees. 

- Put some stones in a bird bath filled with fresh water, so the bees can rest and get a drink easily. 

- Provide homes for the bees near your house. 

- If you have a lawn, always have a patch of closely mowed grass or even bare soil for the bees to nest in the ground. 

- Grow your own food that bees can pollinate. 

- Protect the habitats that the bees near you already have. 

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Hedgerows are the living boundaries of our landscape. They create an invaluable habitat, rich in pollen, nectar, fruit, leaves, and berries, and provide essential resources for a range of bird, mammal, insect, and invertebrate species. Hazel dormice (one of our rarest small mammals), shrews, bank voles, hedgehogs, stoats, badgers, bees, butterflies, spiders, bats, and a range of birds such as tits, yellow hammers, wrens, robins, chaffinches, and whitethroats, find food and shelter in their green embrace. They also act as windbreaks, help prevent soil erosion, and form 'wildlife corridors', which species can use to move from one isolated habitat to another. The more diverse a hedgerow, the more species it can support and so our ancient native hedgerows, containing green and growing hedge plants such as blackthorn, hazel, hawthorn, dogwood, oak, ash, wych elm, wild cherry, elder, birch, crabapple, blackberry, honeysuckle, rowan, traveller's joy, and field maple, are to be treasured ~ although they have suffered a marked decline as field sizes and monoculture farms have increased. It is telling that, in a recent study, it was found that bumblebees foraging in hedgerows would rather stay on the side of a busy road than on the side of a field farmed using modern methods. There are around 28,000 miles of hedgerow in the UK, many of which are considered to be ancient or 'species-rich'. Aside from their trees and creatures, they also support a rich diversity of wild flowers; common mallow, dog rose, red campion, hedge bedstraw. bluebells, bugle, common vetch, henbit deadnettle, common woundwort, cow parsley, cowslip, foxglove, dog violet, garlic mustard, dandelion, meadow crane's-bill, ragged robin, meadowsweet, nettle, dog daisy, self-heal, teasel, meadow buttercup, yarrow, yellow rattle ~ even their names are a meditation and a prayer. Hedgerows hold many echoes of our far-away history. The first hedgerows were created in the Neolithic Age, 4,000 to 6,000 years ago, some still date from the Bronze and Iron Ages, and many more were created during the enclosures of the 18th and 19th centuries. It has been estimated that many of the hedgerows thriving in our countryside today are more than seven hundred years old, having been planted in the medieval period. Many are built on older banks, ditches and earthworks. Not all of that history is kind and the Enclosure Acts led to the ending of many traditional rights to mow hay & graze livestock and to open fields and commons being divided up by hedgerows and fences and taken from the people to be held in ownership by the few. It is a deep grief to me that we have been divided from the land in this way and that our wild, anarchic hawthorn, so deeply connected with the otherworld and faery lore, has been one of the most common trees used in hedgelaying and therefore used against us to keep us from our beloved earth. But all of that history matters if we are to understand where we have come from and are truly to be the 'people of the land'. And I like to believe that the hedgerows, rather than taking the land away from us, have retained just a little bit of wild that we might otherwise have lost. Boundaries, whether physical or psychological, are difficult and tricksterish things and these wild edge places are never going to do what they are told or be what they were intended to be. Which brings me very beautifully into my second 'B', the Welsh goddess Blodeuwedd, who certainly carries that shapeshifting trickster energy within her, and if I was asked to choose a 'Goddess of the Hedge' it would most certainly be her. When I first heard the Wild Feminine calling to me it was through her story and she has been a constant companion and deep teacher since. Like the history of the hedgerow, her story as it is presented to us is not an easy one and, just as the hedgerow has been used against the people of the commons, she has been used against women. The story of Blodeuwedd, whose name in English means 'Flower-Face' (also an ancient Welsh name for an owl), can be found in the fourth branch of the Mabinogi, a collection of Welsh mythological tales written down by monks in the 13th and 14th centuries but which carry within them a much older oral tradition. In the tale she is created out of nine flowers; the oak, broom, meadowsweet, bean, burdock, nettle, chestnut and, my favourite anarchist, the hawthorn, as a wife for Llew Llaw Gyffes, who has been cursed by his mother to never marry a human woman. In order to gain kingship over the land, Llew must marry a woman as representative of the sovereignty of the land. However, like a hedgerow, Blodeuwedd, with her dual nature of flower and owl, is not so easily tamed. Although she marries Llew she falls in love with another man, Gronw Pebyr, and they plot to kill her husband leading to a train of events in which Gronw himself dies and Blodeuwedd is turned into an owl as a 'punishment'; “You will not dare to show your face ever again in the light of day, and that will be because of enmity between you and all other birds. It will be in their nature to harass you and despise you wherever they find you. And you will not lose your name - that will always be "Bloddeuwedd (Flower-face)." ('The Four Branches of the Mabinogi, Will Parker). A fuller version of her story can be read on the Welsh & Celtic Myths and Legends page here.   It is possible to write a whole book about the layers and depths of meaning contained within Blodeuwedd's story. However, for now, I am mostly interested in her role as a 'boundary keeper' and in how we have so often made attempts to tame her. When I first mentioned my new devotion to Blodeuwedd to a Pagan friend her immediate reaction was to say, “Oh, well she is a warning to women about our unfaithful nature”! Even then I found it hard to believe that this was all that the wildly spinning vortex of petals and owl feathers that was the Blodeuwedd I had come to know was about. In our culture we are very used to thinking in a fixed and dualistic way, with everything being either/or, good/bad, dark/light and this is how we create our boundaries of mind. A healthy and living boundary must be permeable, allowing new ideas in and allowing old ones to fade. This is the same whether we are talking about the boundaries that we use in our own lives to keep ourselves safe or a boundary in a field, which would be a poor one indeed if it didn't allow a dormouse or two through! In our dualistic way of thinking we find it very easy to label Blodeuwedd's 'flower self' gentle, sweet, non-threatening, and 'good', whilst her owl self is considered dark, murderous, frightening, and 'bad'. Like the domestic apple we have tried to tame Blodeuwedd and make her manageable but this interpretation shows little understanding of the nature of flowers or owls. If we are truly people of the hedge/edge, then we will certainly not leave it at that. First, let's consider the nature of flowers. Of course, we humans find them very beautiful and, as they bloom throughout the year, they carry us along on an enchanting tide of smell and colour. And the enchantment that we feel is a clue to the purpose of a flower, which is to 'enchant' or to lure pollinators. Blodeuwedd is indeed 'the honey to the bee' and flowers, just like the goddess created from them, are not there just to be pretty. Flowers are the sexual organs of plants, employing any means at their disposal to ensure that the egg is united with the sperm. Indeed the blossom of the hawthorn, one of the primary beings of the hedge and also one of the flowers used to create Blodeuwedd, are said to have the smell of a sexually aroused woman and have the reputation of being an aphrodisiac in Arabic erotic literature. We have only to look at the art of Georgia O'Keefe or Judy Chicago, both of whom used flowers to represent female genitalia, to see a different aspect of what a flower might be. Perhaps, in exploring the deeper nature of flowers, we are beginning to break down the dualism that has controlled Blodeuwedd's story and see through some tiny gaps in our richly fertile hedge? So to the owl, Blodeuwedd's second nature. In the story her transformation into an owl is explained to us as a punishment for her betrayal of her husband and certainly owls have a challenging reputation in many cultures. In some African tribes, owls are linked with death, bad luck, and evil. These same associations exist through Native American, Mesoamerican, and Arabic mythology. However, in the West, the owl is more often seen as a bird of wisdom, whilst retaining some associations with death and bad luck. Many of these 'darker' aspects are also associated with femininity and with women, as is wisdom which in Christianity is given the feminine name of 'Sophia'. Maria Gimbutas traces the veneration of the owl as a goddess to the culture of Old Europe, which refers to a time between the Mesolithic and Bronze Age periods from roughly 7,000 BCE to 1,700 BCE. My own fondness for owls was increased when it was pointed out to me how low they fly when they are hunting and I have come to think of them as our own 'hedge-riders'. And so we see that, if we are hedge-conscious, it is impossible to pin anything down to one meaning. In the hedgerow, which was once devised to control nature and the people of the commons, there is also a song of such chaotic, joyously disordered, and wilful wildness that it, and the people who love it, can never be controlled. And in the goddess, who was conceived of by monks to give us dire warnings about the treacherous nature of women, is a being of wanton beauty shining with nectar and looking at us with the wise, deep eyes of an owl (and maybe with a sharp talon digging into our flesh). Both teach us of the edge, in ourselves and in our society, between what is domesticated and tamed and what is wild and unbound. I pray that we will all ride that hedge with our wild wisdom intact and that our thoughts will always allow through a dormouse or two.