#herbal medicine making

[sidewalkchemistry]

Herbes de Provence Vinegar

rosemary, thyme, marjoram, lavender, and bay leaves infused into vinegar

[ink-the-artist]

mage

[ilikedetectives]

Minthara is honorary Southeast Asian Auntie in my eyes

Shortest one in the group and always stands on boxes/stairs for better view

The way she roasts people by simply stating her observations in a deadpan manner

Will protect if outsiders bully you, but that doesn't mean her roasts end though

Calls people names in her mother's tongue so they don't understand

Will do and say everything else under the sun to show that she loves you, except saying "I love you" (because she was never taught such phrase growing up)

Bothered by the sun, checks a few times a day for blemishes

Complains food outside of home is bland (probably along the line of "This soup is so bland I can wash the bowls with it.")

Insults others by comparing them to dogs

Stands like an immobile log (��‍♀️) when hugged, if you're lucky you get an awkward pat on the back

Will happily instigate violence by snitching

Simply does NOT like the little rascals/urchins running around, especially near her

Indirectly, but in a forward way, proposes to someone after first date by asking them to go to her hometown with her

Microdosing partner with purple shrimp paste poison, otherwise they won't survive the trip in her hometown

Will pet and spoil the dog/cat when nobody is looking

Raised by a tiger mom

Has an impeccable garden full of questionable plants

You do NOT want to be on the receiving end of her flying chancla/flip flop

Bonus: loves Ulaver wine (drow green wine: alcoholic beverage fermented with vegetation and fungus of the Underdark). And here's the Vietnamese fermented green mushroom wine (rượu nấm lim xanh)

[nightbunnysong]

The Therapeutic Benefits of Vervain: A Phytochemical Perspective

As you stroll along the roadsides during these hot summer days, you might notice clusters of small plants adorned with beautiful purple flowers gathered in an inflorescence.

This charming plant is Verbena officinalis known for its medicinal properties and widespread use in herbal remedies. However, it’s important to remember not to harvest these plants from potentially contaminated urban areas. Instead, use this as an opportunity to learn how to recognize Verbena in various environments.

Introduction to Vervain

Verbena, commonly referred to as vervain, belongs to the Verbenaceae family. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries across different cultures. The most commonly utilized species include Verbena officinalis and Verbena hastata. These plants are renowned for their therapeutic potential, attributed to a rich array of phytochemicals.

Phytochemical Composition

Verbena is a treasure trove of bioactive compounds. The primary phytochemicals contributing to its medicinal properties include:

1. Iridoid Glycosides

These are one of the most significant groups of compounds found in Verbena. Verbenalin and hastatoside are notable iridoids that exhibit anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and sedative properties.

2. Flavonoids

Compounds like luteolin, apigenin, and their glycosides are abundant in Verbena. Flavonoids are well-known for their antioxidant activity, which helps in reducing oxidative stress and preventing chronic diseases.

3. Phenylpropanoids

Verbascoside is a prominent phenylpropanoid glycoside in Verbena. It has demonstrated antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities.

4. Triterpenoids

Oleanolic acid and ursolic acid are triterpenoids present in Verbena, contributing to its anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effects.

Therapeutic Benefits

1. Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effects

The iridoid glycosides and triterpenoids in Verbena significantly reduce inflammation and pain. This makes Verbena a useful remedy for conditions like arthritis and other inflammatory disorders.

2. Antioxidant Properties

The flavonoids and phenylpropanoids in Verbena scavenge free radicals, protecting the body from oxidative damage. This action is crucial in preventing diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular ailments.

3. Antimicrobial Activity

Verbena exhibits antimicrobial properties against a range of pathogens. This is primarily due to verbascoside and flavonoids, which inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, making Verbena beneficial for treating infections.

4. Sedative and Anxiolytic Effects

Iridoid glycosides, especially verbenalin, have been shown to possess mild sedative and anxiolytic effects. This makes Verbena helpful in managing stress, anxiety, and insomnia.

5. Hepatoprotective Action

The triterpenoids in Verbena contribute to its hepatoprotective effects, safeguarding the liver from damage and improving its function.

Conclusion

Verbena is more than just a roadside attraction; it is a plant rich in bioactive compounds that offer a plethora of health benefits.

Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and sedative properties make it a valuable addition to herbal medicine.

However, caution must be exercised when harvesting this plant to avoid contamination. Proper identification and sourcing from clean environments ensure that Verbena can be safely used to harness its therapeutic potential.

- Nightbunny

[los-plantalones]

I'm making plant ID brochures for my talk tomorrow. i'm discussing common "weeds" that you find in the garden that are useful either for food, medicine, or craft.

[luci-luck]

Here is my Fluttershy redesign. Definitely a they/them demigirl. Their aesthetic would probably be fairy grunge

[that-one-girls-blog-posts]

herbal tea♡🍵 >>>

[baravaggio]

perfume samples came I'm so blown away by basilica omfg....so warm & lofty I'm getting tall ceilings and old wood floors & beams for sure....church incense yes but with a creaminess that takes away some of the heaviness & harshness, and travels straight to the back of my throat & sides of my tongue in a way that makes my eyes roll back in my head a bit tbh....I feel like this smells like what I'd hope waking up in a saint's warm disheveled bed alone the morning after would feel like....yeah I'm gonna need a bottle of this 📿

[aryaarkanantaresort]

Making Jamu

[wlwaerith]

no one asked, but the reason all of my ocs are either healers or very knowledgeable about poisons and/or disease (or both!) is because it all relates to my special interest of All Time

[sidewalkchemistry]

How to Upcycle Herbs After Making Infusions, Oils, Tinctures, and More

[reinemichele]

(Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3)

— März (my child), you who never saw light, know not of even the concept of sight. März (my child), you embraced my back And said “Mother, the light is warm,” and laughed innocently Ah… I’m sorry, I’m sorry, so sorry… I am… I am the one who gave birth to you… 《I》, full of sins… Even if I pray to God, my cries will never reach, and I won’t even pray while embracing sin. I want to do everything I could for that child at least, because I just can’t stand being idle in lament. (Ah, sacrifice!) My lovely, cute child, who was once embraced by the winter... Your mother wished for you to live within the sunlight of spring and smile... But her feelings are all but in vain now, even the Momentary sunlight is forcibly taken by caprice! LOOK! Ah… Look at this comedy! Then I shall become a true 《witch》 that curses the world…! "Yes, that’s what I’ll become… Ahaha… Ahahahahaha! Aaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!”

――And 【The Seventh Comedy】 will continue to repeat... ―― [Und 【die siebte Komödie】 wird sich wiederholen]...

— 7 “What burns this body is” 6 “Deceptive flames that extol purification.” 5 “What burns this heart is” (Ah-ah-ah-ah) 4 “Hateful flames that sing of revenge.” (Ah-ah-ah-ah) 3 “Hunger and disease, suspicion and slaughter.” (Ah-ah-ah-ah) 2 “O, dark era dwelling in the depths of Id.” (Ah-ah-ah-ah) 1 “Start a chain reaction like the black death. (Ah-ah-ah-ah) März, even if you fell into hell—”

“— I・ still・ love・ you”

[rose-lily-hale]

not to be a country folk on main but.... when in doubt slap some raw potato on it!

i have and abscess on my stomach an very time my shorts move its hell. i've tried antibiotic ointment and drawing salve and acetaminophen and NOTHING

my bff was like oh just put some potato on in it!

and i'm like 🤔why didn't i think of that??? (but i'm so wrapped up in school work now i forgot the very existence and cold and hot compresses 👀)

anyway grated a potato up and as soon as the juices touched my skin it was sweet relief

(also helps on cuts and scrapes) :)

[unganseylike]

one of my friends has literally all of the symptoms (at least to my unprofessional eyes) of a serious but treatable hormonal/reproductive disease but because her family is very religious and traditional she has never gone to a gynecologist nor realizes that she needs to…. how do i gently convince her to do so

[dandelions-of-doom]

Found some flowering catnip in my yard!

[thepoisonroom]

honestly there will probably never be a more concise summation of my personality than the time i told britt i'm racist against white people who do reiki