#medicinal benefits

[pallavivyas]

Indian Bay Leaf Benefits| Diabetes, Digestion, Pain

Indian Bay Leaf Benefits Tej Patta has antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic and astringent properties.  The various benefits of bay leaf can be attributed to its rich nutritional value. These leaves are exceptionally rich in vitamins as well as copper, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, selenium and manganese. They also contain essential…

[kids-worldfun]

How the Strongest Weed Strains Are Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry

The cannabis industry has seen remarkable growth over the past decade, driven by legalization efforts, increased social acceptance, and advancements in cultivation techniques. Among the many factors contributing to this boom is the development of the strongest weed strains. These potent strains, characterized by high levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), are not only meeting consumer demand but…

[discoverybody]

Supercharging Your Immune System: Unleashing the Power of Echinacea

Echinacea is a potent herb that can improve your immune system and protect you from colds, the flu, and other illnesses. It contains phytochemicals, antioxidants, and important vitamins, which help your body's defenses. Native Americans have employed echinacea, commonly known as purple coneflower, for millennia due to its medicinal benefits.

It works by increasing the production of white blood cells and cytokines, both of which are required to fight infections. Echinacea also possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities, which can help to alleviate the severity and duration of cold and flu symptoms. It also protects against respiratory infections and enhances the immune system in the long run.

There are several echinacea supplements available, such as capsules, tablets, liquid extracts, teas, and tinctures. Capsules and pills are handy and contain standardized extracts, ensuring constant effectiveness. Liquid extracts are more potent and provide quick relief, but teas and tinctures are more natural alternatives. Incorporating echinacea into your daily routine will boost your immune system's reaction, lessen disease duration and intensity, guard against respiratory infections, give antioxidant support, and strengthen your immune system overall.

Echinacea's astonishing prowess can help you realize your immune system's full potential. This potent plant isn't simply nature's gift; it's your hidden weapon against colds, flu, and other health issues. In this post, we will take a look at Echinacea, a unique plant that combines science and natural wellbeing.

[anonymocha]

Friend hc’d Kaalaa Baunaa as a silent-but-scary-stare type of drunk. This is her after a few drinks. (They’re both drunk)

[backpackingspace]

I am once again thinking about how odysseus who witnessed the horrors that the captured women went through (one of his main duties in the iliad was taking the women back home and making sure they were as comfortable as possible and safe because he was the only one trusted not to violate them further due to his devotion to penelope. And in the odyssey part of the reason circe sent him to the underworld was so that he'd have to listen to all these women's stories (before he could talk to the prophet) ). Who was one of the few that saw women as people and respected their space and opinions. And was then put in those exact same situations. I don't have the motivation right now to do a full literary analysis of this (I'll site the sources too) but oh man one day I'm going to write a full essay on this.

[satisaranea]

re; ableism in the hunger games, infantilism of the traumatized/shunning of the traumatized.

okay so i woke up & my awesome mutual @ongreenergrasses made a post about this too (i JUST saw it and like oooh my god. i agree so hard and so much) and i'm just going to talk about what i've been thinking.

the hunger games is doused in some really nasty thinking when it comes to mental health, and then even more so when it comes to disabilities, addiction and PTSD. i'm going to break down this post in parts based on each character who represents this, and any misc. ones will simply be the issue at hand alone. i find that suzanne writes a certain stereotypical sort of rhetoric that goes unchecked by this fandom because the majority are not those who have experienced these things, but the ones who *have* should at least bring this to more attention if possible. katniss to me, is one of the most ableist characters (not of her own knowing) as the good and mighty protagonist, and seeing people headcanon her as autistic is very interesting when her takes on people with any sort of difference in mental states is.. it comes into question constantly.

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐄

annie is very truthfully, a character who is only based on being the ‘poor mad girl who wins finnick's heart’ and yes, a victor with more severe PTSD which has come to affect her daily life, or at least when it comes to the games. suzanne collins’ constant use of the term ‘mad girl’ comes from katniss as protagonist, which reads as so ableist. watering anyone to their inpairments or their level of health is dehumanizing, and it reads to me like she regards annie as a sort of special case, like a wounded animal almost. the only positive talk about annie as a character minus her wedding, minus her relationship with finnick is when peeta explains annie's experiences in the games, which comes with empathy and understanding that most,,, are overbearing with. i see so many people water her down to just, being finnick's, and only being whatever level of trauma has enabled her consistent struggles. this i won't put a label on because i don't know what collin's was trying to achieve.

i even believe that finnick as her lover commits a level of ableist thinking in their relationship. he withholds information of the rebellion from her (despite her being extremely smart and just as career as anyone else from four,) and despite that not changing anything because she's still tortured, still abused in some way, he has a level of extreme overprotectiveness that reads as infantilism of his partner, and it seems to me like everyone considers finnick as annie's carer, and doesn't consider annie as his partner. yes his *lover,* but not someone on equal ground as far as their mental health issues go. the way annie is seen on both coins of fandom and book are incredibly ignorant and very, very harmful to disabled people. just because someone has a debilitating issue does not mean you get to treat them like they're a child, does not mean you go onto label them from that single trait. like i said, the phrase ‘the mad girl back home’ is so, so degrading to annie, who is a survivor and has overcome her experiences with respective scars. respect her humanity, because it's sub human thinking to call someone mad based on PTSD. leave that in the 1910s/20s.

𝐌𝐑𝐒. 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐍 & 𝐇𝐀𝐘𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇

(note that the haymitch part will be longer than the rest because i have enough content to go off of & this is my specialty)

mrs. everdeen and haymitch as characters both experience deprecating grief, to the extent where their mental health is tarnished from that. mrs. e becomes withdrawn and stiff from family; only able to function for the sake of work. her love, her husband dies and it emotionally disables her and severs a proper relationship to her two daughters. her mental health being dependant on the man/the loss of him and the fact that she discards her family is not only somewhat realistic for *some* cases, but also equally spitting out ideas of tradition and how "women need a man," with hazelle contrasting this and having to work for her 4 children to the point of blood. katniss’ perception of her mother's issue do come from hurt, but also internalised prejudice against those with mental health as she can see the extent of agony her mother is in and still loathes her, never leaving the door open for empathy.

the treatment of haymitch in both book and fandom is equally prejudiced and incredibly uneducated on addiction, and again — grief. haymitch self-medicates because his trauma, the extent of it is so mutilating to the point where he has to be flushing out memories on a constant basis. the fandom calls him a stupid drink, looks down on his intelligence. the books make him look volatile, squalored. the way in which suzanne collins describes his kitchen (which is filthy with old food, hazards, bottles and mice droppings) is VERY true of several people with severe mental health. katniss makes fun of him while he's in a state of approaching withdrawal, saying that the smell brings tears to her eyes, and at the end of the conversation ‘to take a bath.’ people with depression (which is what mrs. e and haymitch both have in different cases) find it difficult to do everyday chores and simple tasks, and katniss also repeats the idea of haymitch being unhygienic when she says ‘he's disgusting, but I'm greatful’ alongside commenting that it must've been a long while since he had bathed. haymitch is the richest man in the district, but not even that can stop the blatant hatred that katniss parrots. haymitch is to me, ill, and it reflects in his attitude during the games and when he's in withdrawal. suzanne hones in his mental state the most, and what he is a functioning alcoholic, and while that differs from regular alcoholism, people are consistent to demean his character with misconceptions and text books beliefs of what an alcoholic looks like. there are *many* takes, many examples of these sorts of people in society, but the constant abusive, violent, hateful, squalid, hedonistic ideas are parroted in fics when it comes to haymitch when he isn't.. any of those things. the society around him cares to consider the extent of his suffering and he doesn't have a good enough support system, as all whom he has loved are dead. i finish this by saying what i always do; he's extremely intelligent, extremely empathetic and wholly feeling, extremely caring and protective, and is meant to *defy* stereotypes. his ending however diminishes his ability to get better, and practically undoes any hope of his betterment despite it all.

𝐌𝐑𝐒. 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐄

mrs. undersee is mentioned a few times through the trilogy, and when it isn't related to her late twin maysilee donner, or her daughter madge, it's her chronic illness. katniss basically only mentions her when referring to her constant headaches and her morphling addiction, which makes me wonder why suzanne collins doesn't go into depth about how she's taken care of, who she's getting support from as the wife of the district mayor, and how she functions as a mother. she is basically made useless to the narrative despite her important role as a mayoral first lady & family member to someone who experienced and was slaughtered in the arena. i see next to no content on her which upsets me as she does play such a big role in the scheme of things, and has connections to the everdeens, to haymitch and to the donner family. she's got next to nothing on her wikipedia, and it's unfortunate as she could've been a good example of chronic ilness in an already revered YA series (which now comes under scrutiny for the faults being uprooted.)

[ladykyriaa]

It's 4 am and you know what I would love aside from Jinmao finally, officially going canon?

People knowing about Jinmao. Like imagine their reactions if they knew that the creepy poison obsessed gremlin that they knew of managed to bag one of the if not, the hottest most beautiful nymph to have ever existed

What more the aforementioned gremlin is currently chasing one the crystal palace ladies, smiling like a peverted old man "why won't you let mE HAVE A BIT OF YOUR SALIVA" "leaVE ME tHE FuCK aLONE"

[benjaminallhope-fulltimemind]

Again I'm not surprised, for the supposed 'free speech' warriors they seem to love threatening speech they don't like. This is specifically political ads being aired in regards to amendment 4 which decides whether abortion is considered a right in the state constitution. The Republican health and medical agencies have been threatening TV stations that air political ads in support amendment 4 claiming that it supposedly spreads 'medical misinformation' which is rich coming from the political party that denied/downplayed/ignored/spread baseless theories about COVID resulting in several hundred thousand Americans dieing. The motive is very clear for Republicans, they know in a free and fair public court of opinion abortion will become a state right for Florida, it would just be another state to enshrine abortion in their constitution. If amendment 4 passes every state that has put abortion on the ballot will have passed it which isn't surprising but honestly heartwarming.

[izvmimi]

i’m crying so at 11 i went to listen to this biotech company talk about a new radiotracer they want our department to buy and it was genuinely terrible but like the hilarious part of this is my attending has been cussing them out since then

so my cofellow said something crazy that was in a clinical note for a case and my attending is like that’s the dumbest thing i’ve heard today and we just had a session on how not to run a biotech business

[techtow]

20 Easy Ways to Live Healthier: Weight Loss and Balanced Diet

Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your body hydrated.

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables: Incorporate a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables into your diet for essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Reduce Processed Foods: Cut down on processed foods and opt for whole, natural foods whenever possible.

Limit Sugary Drinks: Minimize consumption of sugary beverages like soda and fruit juices, as they can contribute to weight gain and other health issues.

Portion Control: Be mindful of portion sizes to avoid overeating and unnecessary calorie intake.

Include Protein in Every Meal: Protein is important for muscle repair and growth. Include sources like lean meats, fish, eggs, tofu, beans, and nuts in your meals.

Choose Healthy Fats: Opt for sources of healthy fats such as avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, while limiting saturated and trans fats.

Prioritize Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to support overall health and well-being.

Manage Stress: Practice stress-reducing techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga to help manage stress levels.

Stay Active: Incorporate regular physical activity into your routine, whether it's walking, cycling, swimming, or engaging in sports you enjoy.

Take Regular Breaks:   If you have a sedentary job, make sure to take breaks and move around throughout the day to avoid prolonged sitting.

Practice Mindful Eating: Pay attention to your body's hunger and fullness cues, and savor each bite by eating slowly and without distractions.

Limit Alcohol: If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Limit intake to no more than one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men.

Quit Smoking: If you smoke, take steps to quit. Seek support from friends, family, or healthcare professionals if needed.

Stay Socially Connected: Maintain strong social connections with friends and family to support mental and emotional well-being.

Practice Good Hygiene: Wash your hands regularly, practice good oral hygiene, and keep your living spaces clean to prevent the spread of germs and infections.

Get Regular Check-ups: Schedule regular check-ups with your healthcare provider for preventive screenings and to monitor your overall health.

Limit Screen Time: Reduce screen time, especially before bedtime, to improve sleep quality and reduce eye strain.

Stay Sun Safe: Protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays by wearing sunscreen, protective clothing, and seeking shade when outdoors.

Stay Positive: Maintain a positive outlook on life and cultivate gratitude for the good things in your life. A positive mindset can have a profound impact on your overall health and well-being.

[acr3ss-the-cosmos]

In addition to his herb garden, Jiaoqiu also cultivates medicinal mushrooms in a specially controlled environment to use as ingredients in his consumable prescriptions. He's learned how to maintain an exceptionally fruitful yield over the years, and greatly enjoys both the process and the nutritional benefits they provide to Feixiao.

[bonefall]

Snowbird Ann here: x_x I have Fennel growing in my front yard. That stuff...it tastes like black licorice and it's stringy like celery. But when it goes dormant, it leaves stalks that would be great building materials. Med cat/builders could get a fresh stalk, soak it in water to make it bendy and shape it into whatever. If I remember I'll go out and snap a picture of the dormant Fennel tomorrow.

Fennel is actually suuuuuuuuper useful for dozens of reasons. It's related to parsley and has been naturalized all over the world because humans find it so useful.

The cats could use it for:

-Funerals This herb can be STINKY. This could absolutely be one of the funeral herbs that elders rub onto the deceased, especially since it's non-toxic.

-Cooking It's full of fiber meaning it can be a good supplement even for cats, if not consumed in excess. It's also got potassium, manganese, calcium... They can't taste sweet but that licorice-y flavor would come across just fine. It's actually used in sausages a lot.

-Alcohol If your Warriors drink responsibly. And know how to distill. Mead made from honey would still be easier but fennel was used for health tonics in the middle ages... and then eventually got used to make absinthe.

-Insect repellent This one's actually huge because the OTHER big bad bug buster is mint... and all mint is toxic to cats. This is a really good non-toxic insect repellent for warriors next to lavender.

-"Toothpaste" Not like, a PASTE but, a sort of... sticky mouthwash poultice. Fennel's actually super good for oral health, eliminates bad breath, and fights plaque buildup; and remember, Our Friends Mint & Co is toxic to cats. You can make it into an oil and help a warrior with a gum problem. It's especially good at fighting streptococcus, which is one of the most common infectious bacteria in wild cats.

-General medicinal purposes Helping clean eye infections is just one medicinal use, fennel is useful for all sorts of ailments. It's anti-inflammatory, it's antibacterial (but not as good as honey), can help with digestion...

Historically it's also been associated with helping to treat colic in babies and estrogen-related issues like menopause and milk production, which is actually NOT proven with modern studies... but I think the idea is just cool enough to hand wave the science away, I would use it just to have an herb for colicky kits. It's weird that colic has never shown up in canonical kits before!

But...

Building use?

Probably not. You've noticed it's stringy-- that's actually where fennel gets its name. Fennel = Foenum = Latin for Hay. It's more like hay in consistency than twine and would be too soft to build with.

For strong material, you're just gonna want plain old wood. Twigs, branches, anywhere you can find fennel you're also going to find bushes or trees that'll make better beams.

For twine? Skip the fennel entirely with its short stalks and just get some tall grass. Or, if you've got long-haired cats, they can make yarn out of shed fur if they collect enough of it. Better yet, if you've got access to flax? Then you're REALLY cooking with fire, that bad boy can be made into fabric, rope, clothing... Don't even get me STARTED on industrial hemp, you could weave reality itself out of that popstar. Paper, clothes, canvas, shampoo, lamp oil, rope, bombs, you want it? It's YOURS my friend--

Anyway

TL;DR stick to the herbal uses for fennel. You're better letting dormant fennel re-grow because it's better in the paws of your medcats than your warriors.

[suara-rakyat-blog]

DEFICIENCIES & MISSING MINERALS & VITAMINS

CRACKED LIPS - Iron, vitamin C

DANDRUFF - Biotin, vitamin B7

THINNING HAIR - Iron, vitamin C

ACNE - Zinc

GREASY SKIN - Zinc, vitamins B2, B6

BRITTLE NAILS - Iron

COLD HANDS / FEET - Anemia (iron)

PSORIASIS - Zinc, vitamin D

ITCHY / DRY SKIN - Omega 6

HEADACHE - Magnesium, Vit B6, B12

BAD BREATH - Iron

MOUTH ULCERS - Iron, folic acid, Vit B6, B12

PMS - Magnesium, estrogen

LOW LIBIDO - Vitamin D

DEPRESSION / ANXIETY - Magnesium, calcium & vitamins B, D

STRESS - Magnesium & zinc

JOINT PAIN - Magnesium, potassium, sodium, vitamins B1 and D MINERAL CHEAT SHEET:

Magnesium = energy/sleep/bone

Potassium = blood pressure

Salt = hydration/digestion

Copper = collagen/iron

Selenium = immunity

Chromium = blood sugar

lodine = thyroid

Iron = oxygen

Manganese = glucose

Calcium = muscle/bone health

Zinc = immunity

[kkoct-ik]

secondhand trauma is so fucked up because you have these horrible doom feelings and you dont even know why. youve been told the world is scary and you believed it and it was never something you made your own mind up about. its just part of life. and how do you argue with parts of life

[princehendir]

Spell that makes previously magically-healed wounds reopen.

[mamawasatesttube]

you to your friends “im reading about fish (for a timkon fic)” 🤝 me to my friends “hey check out this realistic diagram of fish i drew (for a timkon fic)”

ADJFLAKSJDFLKNASLKDFJLS YEAH!!!!! ITS ABOUT THE FISH!!!!!!! im yelling tho thats fucking hilarious i did NOT expect this to be a common experience. im curious what was your fish and what was its relation to timkon?