#top herbs

[ligayagardener]

Lots of folks ask me what my favourite herbs are? In truth, I love them all but there are some that I reach for in nearly every situation – healers that each help in  a wide range of circumstances. Many of my favorites are ‘amphoterics’  herbs that work in several ways that can, if you’ve not done your research, be complimentary. You’ll read later that Sage is one of my all time faves, it is a great example of an amphoteric herb. Sage has an affinity for fluids and used one way, can increase fluid production, used differently, it can reduce it. It’s all to do with how it’s taken. Some herbs, such as Lavender work so well and with such a wide range of effects, that you can try them for almost anything and see some results. All of the herbs that I’ll write about are easy to grow and quite common either in your garden or in your neighbourhood. If you’ve been visiting our website for a while, you’ll know that that’s my thing, none of these exotic, endangered species for me! I’m probably in the same situation as you – they’re too expensive! Plus, if there are ‘supply chain disruptions’ I probably wouldn’t be able to get them. That’s one of the reasons I lavish so much attention on this site – to share knowledge of local plants and herbs that anyone can use.  Most of them are pretty global in their distribution now, they’re common garden plants or even what is known to the uninitiated as ‘weeds’. As you may have guessed already, you will know all of these plants, either by sight or by reputation. Here are my favourites, in no particular order. So, let’s take a look at the plants I use all of the time, starting with two that I’m sure you’ll all know – Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) and Lavender (Lavandula species) Rosemary Rosemary and Lavender uplift us by their fragrance. Rosemary lifts energy and blood upwards, leading to an increase in mood and energy. This points to why it is often listed as being ‘good for’ a wide range of ailments.  Many ailments of them just need a little increase in blood flow to the selected tissues that are under stress. Rosemary is an herb that can be used for headaches, anxiety, inflammation and such. Rosemary does this by stimulating the smooth muscles that line our viscera and arteries.The increased blood flow to the head helps us improve our memory and relieve some headaches. Rosemary calms the sympathetic nervous system, freeing up energy that is used by being in the fight or flight response to triggers.. Lavender As it’s cousin Rosemary lifts, Lavender lowers. I think of the two as partners. When you have a sluggish head and associated headache, Rosemary will lift energy to our poor brain. When the headache is caused by overthinking, when our mind doesn’t stop working, Lavender can bring down that energy.  You’ll see both of them listed as herbs that are appropriate for headaches but they are beneficial for different kinds of headaches. Sage (Salvia officinalis) A very happy patch of Sage As I mentioned above, Sage has an affinity for fluids. If a tissue is producing too much, it will reduce its output, if it is too dry, Sage will help moisture to come to that area.  That’s why it’s the first herb I reach for if someone has a cold. It can help with both the ‘wet’ type colds that have a lot of mucus production and the ‘dry’ type colds with a dry sore throat. Blood, lymph, sweat, milk, urine, all can be balanced using Sage. Sage is a great anti-mictobial too, so it can be used in cases of infections throughout the body. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Yarrow Yarrow is a first aid kit in itself. It can help staunch fresh wounds in which the blood is flowing freely (it shines when the blood is of an arterial nature, that is red and flowing). It also helps to get the blood flowing through veins in areas where the blood has congested, making it useful for bruises and inflammation. Yarrow is also a diaphoretic, meaning that it helps kick up a sweat when one has a cold or fever. Sweating is good for exp...

[meirimerens]

dansant accrochées au bras de leur Mère

[lycanfoe]

dont normally do this but im making references for the cookies i draw the most with my own designs. this is 100% personal

[n8tesoup]

still thinking about that one herb-deisgnated fuck-up from bride of reanimator that had a whole titty attached to his shoulder. why did he do that

[neutron669]

Tom Cruise photographed by Herb Ritts, 1986

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Christy Turlington

[bonefall]

As a big sibling with a lil sib with epilepsy, when they read TBC they Honestly thought if they got struck with lightning reciting the lord's prayer they'd be cured like Shadowsight is from their epilepsy. I had a discussion with them on how that's not how it works, but ge was so upset they took it away from Shadowsight that he hasn't picked the books back up and has stated that 'he hopes Ashfur wins and starts a new religion.,'

I do not even know how to respond to this besides saying that your little sibling is 100% right to be pissed and I now also hope Ashfur wins and starts a new religion.

[0wl3tt3]

I blow some ground cinnamon for Zeus to let my dad and dog walk today since it looks like it was gonna rain

My dad just finished their walk earlier, Thanks Zeus

It hasn't rained in a bit but I hear thunder outside

I'm sure he's happy with the cinnamon

[rubenesque-as-fuck]

Might fuck around and try to make another batch of mushroom and caramelized onion pastries later

[scoatneyhall]

I love love love that they kept the same London house for Jamie between season 1 and season 3 but it does make me think about just how fast he got booted back to Manchester in season 1. Like absolutely he just would have had to leave things as they were and pack up a few bags and go. If he was renting it (which is very, very likely for a loanee, especially a loanee who didn't want to be there) he just had to... keep paying the rent and wait until the off season to organise moving out. Not that this is a problem financially or anything, that boy was making £50,000 a week at an absolute minimum. But he clearly never got around to it? And then he went on Lust Conquers All. That house was sitting there empty for I guess around over 6 months, until he came back to live in London in the October. He wouldn't have been staying there for London based away games, he would have been with the Man City team at a hotel. But I keep imagining him popping in during those trips and finding things he'd forgotten, or hadn't been able to pack in his rush - especially if he was upset when packing. Like one half of a pair of favourite trainers still under the bed? And every time he came back there, being reminded once again that he'd just made a happy home for himself at Richmond only to be, from his perspective, punished for too little too late, and kicked out.

Most of all, I keep thinking, did all his cute kitchen plants wither and die? Or did he drive back to Manchester with a box of potplants in the back seat of the Aston Martin? Both are terribly sad options.

The garden is also super cute through the windows of the main room. Did he pay the gardener to keep coming and maintaining it? Or did he come back to it all wild and overgrown after a summer of neglect?

I do wonder if he's still meant to be renting by season 3, or whether he's bought the place. If he was committing to a London property, it's interesting that he would make enquiries about buying the home he moved into as a presumably bitter loanee, rather than hand-picking something else. Makes me think about the relationship he had with the place, whether he actually likes it, or whether he just hasn't found the time yet to bother house hunting for something that he really does love. Either way, I hope he absolutely fucking fills it with plants.

[steamedtangerine]

john fabian carlson - autumn mists

[euphoricmigraine]

having a transmasc dan moment. was rewatching reanimator and got to the end where he gives meg his shirt and he’s got like a white tank top underneath. just imagining him running heroically with the axe covered in blood WITH tits out under the tank top. ahah. think with me

[aqsvaporeon]

I finally drew Honeygaze!!! They're Sweetfall and Yarrowleg's littermate, and Goldpaw's older sibling

They use they/them pronouns, and they're aromantic and orchidsexual! :3

[kennys-parka-jacket]

If this recipe I made up just now doesn't work then I will have wasted half a carton eggs

[kindred-spirit-93]

BABY WILL SOLACE FOR THE SOUL!!!!! more under the cut. lore dump in the tags. be warned u may cri. enjoy :D

my boi loves bugs <3

first day on the field! pre flip flop era will wore cowboy boots like the texan he is

will "my hair glows when i sing" solace. i tried XD

[tiffanysabrinatattoo]

Herbarum Vivae Eicones (1532) Otto Brunfels