#uty mallow

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FINALLY let's do some fleshing out of Sheriff Fireheart!

I want to make it clear that Sheriff Fireheart is WAY more of an act/character for Ceroba than North Star is to Starlo. Cowboys weren't Ceroba's favourite thing. But when she saw how miserable Starlo was after everything, she made a hasty decision to do anything possible to help. Starlo likes cowboys. Be a cowboy. Make a cowboy place to hangout. Some form of escapism from reality. Make him happy.

He's lost enough. She can afford to lose herself for his sake, can't she? So she plays a character that isn't her. She's a bit tired, but she has to keep doing it!

Fireheart is definitely envious over Kanako being here. Reverse to how things are in UTY, the Flaming Four adores Kanako while Fireheart is annoyed and envious of the attention and skill. She thinks she's ruining everything she worked so hard to "perfect". And she's a HUMAN, no less!!

But ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh she'll come around. Probably

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OOC UNDER THE CUT

Calling dibs on this girlie now before someone else inevitably takes her, you greedy greedy bastards.. /JJJJ

Answers to any asks will be #customerserviceresponses

Status Reports will be #resortstatus

OOC will be #OOC

Interactions/RP threads will be #mallowsocializes

Any sort of solo story posts or insight into Mallow is #lorepost

I hold rights to ignore any asks, DMs, or rp prompts if they make me uncomfortable, please respect my boundaries, thank you!

[greyro-undertale-enjoyer]

@eepymallowmarsh

don't you have any wishes to make?

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SO. someone brought up the idea of this one echo flower dialogue being from UTY characters and i promptly entered a 5 day drawing spree to make a comic which is something i have???? never done before??? i hope someone enjoys this it was super super fun

[ceroba-of-oasis-valley]

Giant Unorganized Post with all the UTY blogs go!

@/ceroba-of-oasis-valley (Ceroba)

@/northstarofthewildeast (Starlo)

@/integrityvictim (Dalv)

@/martlet-of-snowdin (Martlet)

@/axis-model-014 (Axis)

@/axis014-steamworks (Also Axis) ((There's two))

@/guardenerofthegarden (Guardener)

@/justicefortheunderground (Clover)

@/floweypowey (Flowey)

@/toughandfearlessed (Ed)

@/poisson-rapier (Moray)

@/sneakysquirrelf5 (Mooch)

@/acedeathcard (Ace)

@/sunnysidefarmorion (Orion)

@/mo-the-best-salesman (Mo)

@/kanako-ketsukane111 (Kanako)

@/bartender-dina (Dina)

@/blackjack-bullets (Blackjack)

@/the-shufflers (The Shufflers)

@/honeydewresortaskblog (Mallow)

@/mailwhale (The entirety of UGPS)

@/overworkedpenartist (Penilla)

@/angry-vending-machine (Vendy)

@/vengeful-virgil (Vengeful Virgil)

Misc Blogs (oc's and the such)

@/integrityorsomething (Flo)

@/blueheartanon (Blue Heart Anon)

@/mos-little-ring-femboy (Ring Anon)

@/triedntrueluckheart (LuckHeart)

@/acarunderground (Literally a car)

@/ask-the-void-group (Dess and Dr Gaster)

@/ugtaxtime (Tax Service)

Please scream at me in the replies if I missed anyone or got any URLs wrong

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WARRIOR CATS MEDICINAL HERBS

This is the list of reference I use for my med cats. It includes the canon plants as well as ones local to the area my cats are in.

Green - No Training

Orange - Apprentice

Blue - Fully Trained Medicine Cat

Pink - Senior Medicine Cat

Purple - Not Primarily Medicinal/Ceremonial

Red - Deadly

Yarrow - Applied to a wound to stop bleeding or chewed to relieve cramps, fever, anxiety and insomnia. It can induce vomiting to get rid of parasites. Typically unsafe for kits.

Wild garlic - An alternative to yarrow that is safer to give to kits for parasites.

Poppy - Seeds are swallowed to relieve pain primarily in teeth and bones; as well as dry up a queens milk after a miscarriage. The milk from broken stems and roots can be applied to burned skin to help with pain and itching.

Black Sage - Leaves are soaked in water that the cat then drinks and/or bathes in. It relieves pain and helps with urinary problems.

Horsetail - Given as a tea for a cat to drink if they are having urinary problems like kidney/bladder stones or a uti. Brew with caution. If administered incorrectly a cat will be unable to meow after drinking.

Goldenrod - For trouble with the liver a cat eats a whole flower root to petals once a day for a moon cycle. If a cat is fainting or suffering from sunstroke they may drink a tea made of the flower to help them rest and regain strength.

Aster - Helps induce heat for queens that would like to start a family when drank after soaking in water. When soaked in water with stems of Yarrow and Garlic it helps mothers with parasites, fever, or some other types of internal illnesses.

Toothwort - The root can be chewed to cure stomach ache and cramping. The roots soaked in water is drank to stop heat, and the entire plant soaked in water is drank to increase lactation in queens.

Mayflower - Chewed and swallowed with poppy seeds it helps with kitting pains for queens. Drinking leaves soaked in water cures indigestion and the whole plant in water helps with the kidneys.

Wild Senna - Cats must swallow the beans three times a day for them to work as a laxative and dewormer that is safe for kits.

Mints/Catnip/Catmint - Leaves and flowers are eaten for aid with indigestion and any number of other stomach or GI problems. Eating the leaves daily and applying a paste to nipples can help relieve nursing pain and hasten the weaning process. A wash of the leaves and flowers can be applied to skin to relieve poison ivy and other rashes. Catnip is the ideal treatment for green cough, leaves must be chewed twice daily for three days. Some cats swear that the herb is also enjoyable recreationally giving a sense of euphoria and energy but others feel no effect from it at all.

Yellow Poppy - The flower and seeds are chewed and swallowed in combination with Yarrow Root and Catnip to relieve a cat having a seizure.

Pitch Pine - Needles are soaked in water for a cat to drink as a laxative and a mild anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. Water may also be poured onto wounds to open and relieve infection.

Meadow Buttercup - Whole flower is mashed and chewed for cold and chest pain. Roots are soaked in water and drank to cure diarrhea. Use with caution, this plant is known to be deadly.

Agrimony - Roots are chewed and swallowed with water to cure diarrhea.

Barren Strawberry - Plants are smashed with water and applied to snakebites to draw out venom, the water is also drank to remove it from the blood and body.

Alder Bark - Bark from young trees is chewed to relieve tooth ache, can be used more frequently than poppy seeds and is easier to find in cold season.

Blackberry Leaves - Leaves are mashed and applied to the skin to relieve swelling from beestings.

Borage Leaves - Flowers and leaves are chewed to reduce fever and to help queens produce more milk.

Burdock Root - Roots are chewed to relieve pain and infection from bite wounds.

Burnet - Chewed to help stop bleeding and increase stamina before going on a long journey or before battle.

Celandine - Flowers are soaked in water and then dripped into the eye to treat wounds or irritation.

Chamomile - Flowers are chewed to relieve anxiety and help ground a cat as well as reduce insomnia.

Cherval - Leaves are chewed and swallowed to relieve toothache and bellyache.

Chickweed - An alternative treatment for green cough when catnip is unavailable. Double the amount of leaves must be chewed than catnip.

Coltsfoot - Leaves are chewed to relieve breathing problems and cure kitten cough.

Comfrey Root - Roots are chewed to reduce pain from broken bones and wrenched out claws. It also helps relieve stiff joints that many elders suffer from.

Dandelion - Stem sap is applied to bee stings to reduce irritation and swelling, leaves are chewed to act as a pain killer.

Dock - Poltice of leaves is applied to scratches but stings when applied. It also soothes sore paw pads after long journies.

Fennel - Another herb for the elders, the juice reduces pain in the joints associated with old age.

Feverfew - Eaten to reduce fever and chills as well as relieving pain, especially those in the head and teeth.

Heather Nectar - Sweet and delicious nectar that makes medicine easier to swallow.

Honey - Makes swallowing medicine easier and soothes sore and burn throats and skin. It also soothes coughing and infection as well as boosting a cats energy.

Juniper Berries - Swallowed to help upset stomachs, breathing, and giving strength. It also has calming effects for anxious cats.

Mallow Leaves - Chewed and swallowed to relieve mild bellyaches.

Marigold - Flowers are chewed to stop bleeding and infection, as well as reduce inflammation and pain from stiff joints.

Mouse Bile - Used to remove ticks, medicine cats must be cautious not to taste it or the taste won't leave their mouth for a week.

Dried Oak Leaves - Used to cover wounds and help prevent infection from setting in to a wound.

Parsley - Chewed to dry up a queens milk when no longer necessary. It also helps reduce stomach aches.

Ragwort Leaves - Mixed with berries and eaten to reduce pain from aching joints and keep up a cats energy.

Raspberry Leaves - Chewed to reduce bleeding and painkiller during kitting.

Stinging nettle - Seeds induce vomiting and leaves bring down swelling. When mixed with comfrey it helps heal broken bones.

Sweet Sedge - The sap from stems must be swallowed three times daily to cure infection.

Tansy - Flowers must be eaten whole and cures coughs and sore throats before they become contagious. It must be consumed in small quantities lest it be fatal.

Willow Bark - Chewed to relieve pain.

Willow Leaves - Eaten to ease vomiting.

Wintergreen Bush - Leaves and berries are eaten to cure poisoning.

Thyme - Chewed to relieve anxiety and to help calm a cats nerves. They are another fragrant plant to help hide death smell.

Lavender - Flowers are soaked in water and drank to cure fevers and chills. Bundles are hung around camp to hide the smell of death when a member passes.

Beech Leaves - Large non medicinal leaves used as satchels to store and carry others.

Bindweed - Long thin weeds that are used to tie splints, bandages, and poltices to wounds.

Cobwebs - Used to soak up and stop bleeding, it also absorbs juice and poltices to hold them onto wounds. Another use is a comfortable padding for splints on a broken bone.

Ivy Leaves - Another non medicinal plant that is used to store other herbs

Rosemary - No medicinal effects, it's mixed with lavender to hide the scent of death in the camp.

Rush - Used to help bind splints and broken bones

Toxic plants

Deathberries - A toxic berry that is commonly used in murders of other cats. Rather than a peaceful death like nightshade cats suffer internal bleeding, bloody vomit, and seizures for a slow painful death.

Foxglove Seeds - When seeds are swallowed cats become paralyzed and have a heart attack.

Holly Berries - Deadly to kits and causes stomach upset in adults.

Deadly Nightshade - Poisonous berries are used to quickly end the suffering of a cat that will not survive their wounds or sickness.

Water Hemlock - Causes writhing and foaming at the mouth, commonly ingested on accident by cats that haven't studied herbs.

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The flora & fauna 🌻

A little appendix/guide to go along with chapter seven of ‘Moonbroch’. The botany research was so fun.

The greenhouse:

The shrubs/herbs/flora and fauna:

Slippery elm: A native american remedy. Reddish brown, slimy inner bark used to treat sore throats, fevers and wounds. Produces a mucilage when boiled. It was also used to wrap around meats to stop them spoiling.

Hen of the woods: Also called Maitake. An edible mushroom (when cooked) that looks like the plume of a hen’s feathers and something more substantive than greens.

Mallow: A little flowering perennial. All parts can be eaten from seeds, shoots, leaves and flowers. Vitamin A &C and a smidge of protein. The roots can be used for poultices and salves.

Wood sorrel: All parts of this plant are edible. Full of vitamin C and was used to treat scurvy, fevers, utis, sore throats and mouth ulcers

Cattail stems: Apparently taste like cucumbers. Full of vitamins A, B, C, phosphorus and edible starch.

Wild ramps: Also known as wild leeks. Garlicky/onion-y in flavour. Enriched with vitamin C.

Chickweed: An anti inflammatory and good for digestive cleansing/soothing. Can be used as a salad like spinach. Vitamins A/B & C.

Chanterelle mushrooms: Smells faintly of apricots. Full of selenium, copper and an assortment of B vitamins.

Burdock: Used like collard greens to wrap around foods. Blood purifier and fever reducer. Used medicinally in several treatments.

Wild thyme: A nifty little herb. Used for flavouring but medicinally as a fever reducer, to aid respiratory illnesses: whooping cough, bronchitis, sore throats - endless!

All found in the back countries and forests of NC! (Among many other states and countries).

A fun little bit of research for fic purposes. (Please don’t take my words for this and start foraging in your gardens!)

-VB 🌻

[tipsycad147]

All About Hibiscus Flower | 14 Science-Backed Health Benefits & More

Written by Sass Ayres

For thousands of years, hibiscus, also commonly called roselle, has long been loved as both a food and medicine in many parts of the world. And today, summertime just wouldn’t be the same without some bright, ruby-red, tart, and tangy hibiscus tea. Here are 14 health benefits of the hibiscus flower that give a whole new layer of meaning to flower power!

HERE YOU’LL FIND: Meet Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Botanical Characteristics The Deep Roots of Hibiscus Tea 14 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Hibiscus Flower Calyces How to Use Hibiscus & Other Hibiscus FAQs

Meet Hibiscus Flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

Hibiscus is in the mallow family (Malvaceae), a family known for its moistening (ie. demulcent) qualities. (Hibiscus is related to okra, a vegetable both loved and not-so-loved for its mucilaginous qualities.)

There are several hundred species in the Hibiscus genus and many of them go by the same common name. However, Hibiscus sabdariffa is the species used most prominently in medicine. The Hibiscus species cannot be used interchangeably.

With such a long history of use that’s now spread all over the tropics and subtropics, it’s kind of hard to tell where hibiscus actually even came from! However, it’s thought that hibiscus originated in Africa.

Botanical Characteristics

First things first, while the flower of the hibiscus plant is breathtakingly beautiful, the flower is not the part of the plant used for medicine. It’s an incredibly common misnomer and it’s also easy to understand why.

But since we’re discussing its health benefits, I thought it was best to set the record straight, despite it being a semi-inconsequential botanical distinction.

It’s actually the calyx, not the flower petals, that is used in medicine. A calyx forms the protective enclosure around the flower bud before it opens. After the flower opens, the calyx separates into sepals and forms a whorl around the base of the petals.

Here are some other distinguishing botanical characteristics:

The flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa are white to yellow and produce large calyces. And while we know the calyces to be vibrant ruby red color, they can actually vary from green to red to nearly black depending on the cultivar.

Hibiscus leaves are single-lobed when they are young. As the plant matures, the leaves become larger and typically have 3-5 lobes. These leaves are also edible and have nutritive and medicinal qualities just like the calyces.

Hibiscus sabdariffa is a perennial shrub that can reach heights up to 8 feet in the tropics. In cooler climates, it’s usually a bit smaller and is typically grown as an annual.

The Deep Roots of Hibiscus Tea

The deliciously tart, tangy, and thirst-quenching hibiscus tea is the most well-known use of hibiscus today that also has a deep history. In Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, hibiscus calyces have long been the star of a traditional beverage with many names.

This hibiscus beverage is called sorrel in Jamaica; agua de Jamaica, jugo de Jamaica, or rosa de Jamaica in Latin America; zobo in Nigeria; sobolo in Ghana; and bissap in Senegal.

The recipe for this globe-trotting traditional beverage changes from place to place. Nonetheless, it’s always infused with the spirit of the people and the land.

A typical recipe consists of stewing hibiscus calyces with aromatic herbs and spices. Oftentimes these include cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla, and/or mint. Some versions also include citruses like lemon or lime. And most are then sweetened with cane sugar or honey.

It can be served hot or cold, enlivened with wine or rum, and is typically served at Christmastime and through New Years’. For many, this traditional hibiscus beverage is a comforting taste of home.

14 Health Benefits of Hibiscus Flower Calyces

Antioxidant | Nutrition | Anemia | Blood Pressure Skin & Hair Health | Hydration | Kidney Health Liver Health | Cholesterol | Weight Management Diabetes | Heart Health | Menstruation | Menopause

1. Hibiscus is Packed with Antioxidants

Cellular damage due to anything from exposure to environmental toxins, prescription medications, stress, anxiety, and even vigorous exercise can lead to signs of premature aging, inflammation, and a decreased resistance to disease. However, a diet rich in antioxidants can help to reduce this cellular damage.

Both the leaves and the calyces of the hibiscus are loaded with antioxidant compounds such as anthocyanins (also found in blueberries) and chlorogenic acids (also found in coffee).

Studies have shown that both hibiscus extract and tea may be helpful in reducing the harmful effects of cellular damage caused by free radicals.

2. Hibiscus as a Food

While we most often see the beautiful calyces on the grocery shelves, the leaves of the hibiscus plant are edible too. In subtropical regions of the world, the leaves of the hibiscus plant were cooked down and eaten as a vegetable, almost like a spicy spinach.

And the calyces also contain a wide variety of health-promoting phytonutrients such as anythocyanins and flavonoids that are incredibly beneficial in helping to decrease inflammation.

The calyces also contain vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron, and calcium.

3. Hibiscus & Anemia

Because they contain iron, hibiscus calyces were traditionally used to help support healthy iron levels in those with anemia. Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the world. Studies have shown that both hibiscus leaves and the calyces may be of benefit in improving iron deficiency anemia.

A 2017 study found that an extract of hibiscus given in combination with an iron supplement showed a significant increase in hemoglobin levels compared to an iron supplement given alone to pregnant women with anemia.

And a 2018 study in Ghana, found that eating hibiscus leaves a few times a week improved the iron status in women of child-bearing age and toddlers. This can help nourish them through the dry season when food is less available.

4. Hibiscus & Heart Health

Due to its high polyphenol and antioxidant content, hibiscus is a fantastically heart-healthy food that helps to protect the overall function of the heart. Hibiscus also has use in the treatment of things such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, also helping to protect the cardiovascular system through these mechanisms.

5. Hibiscus & Skin & Hair Health

All the good things that make hibiscus such a medicinal and nutritive plant also make hibiscus great for skin and hair health. The high antioxidant content helps to prevent premature aging caused by chemicals, makeup, and UV rays from the sun. The skincare benefits of hibiscus tea alone are enough to make you want to drink more of this tangy and tart refreshment.

Its high vitamin C content helps with collagen production. An antioxidant in hibiscus called myrecetin can help to both decrease collagen degredation and decrease wrinkles by supporting skin elasticity.

Plus, it’s anti-inflammatory, naturally exfoliating, and incredibly hydrating – an incredible recipe for amazing skin.

6. Hibiscus & Hydration

And speaking of hydration, hibiscus tea is a delicious way to stay hydrated, especially during the sweltering heat of the summer. The more liquids you drink, the better hydrated you are.

It’s a sugar-free, caffeine-free alternative to plain ol’ water with amazing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and nutritional health benefits.

7. Hibiscus & Kidney Health

Hibiscus also has diuretic properties that help to keep the kidneys healthy and support your body’s natural detoxification processes. By encouraging the excretion of toxins, metabolic wastes, and excess fluids via urine, hibiscus helps to promote healthy kidney function.

The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of hibiscus can also help to prevent UTIs. And a 2017 study suggests that hibiscus extract could also be used to help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease due to its high antioxidant content.

8. Hibiscus & Liver Health

The health of your liver is so incredibly important to your overall health and wellness. As our main detoxification organ through which all the toxins we’re exposed to everyday pass, it’s so important to take the best care of our liver!

Many studies have concluded that hibiscus has a liver-protecting effect. Again, the high antioxidant content of hibiscus is to thank for this. Hibiscus has also been shown to increase important liver enzymes crucial in our natural detoxification, decrease fatty liver, and reduce markers of liver damage.

9. Hibiscus & Cholesterol

Hibiscus tea could also be helpful if you’re looking to increase your good cholesterol levels. A 2013 study found that drinking hibiscus tea had a favorable effect on blood lipid profiles, including reduced total cholesterol and increased HDL, the healthy cholesterol. This beneficial effect on cholesterol levels is thought to also be due to the high antioxidant content of hibiscus.

10. Hibiscus & Weight Management

Obesity has been linked to more than 60 chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Even more, it’s estimated that over two-thirds of the population of the United States is either overweight or obese. It’s a health crisis with many roots and a multitude of antidotes, and hibiscus may be able to help.

A 2014 study found that hibiscus extract can not only help to prevent obesity but can also help to decrease abdominal fat and reduce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease due to its metabolic-regulating effects. With obesity’s association with major health problems, hibiscus may be an effective addition to weight management protocols.

11. Hibiscus & Diabetes

Drinking hibiscus tea may also be helpful in managing diabetes! It’s estimated that over 70% of those with diabetes also experience high blood pressure, causing further complications. Hibiscus tea has been shown to have a hypotensive effect, effectively helping to reduce blood sugar.

Several studies also show that hibiscus may help to reduce insulin resistance. This suggests that hibiscus tea could be an incredibly inexpensive and easily accessible addition to diabetes therapy.

12. Hibiscus & Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Hibiscus tea has long been considered effective in helping to reduce high blood pressure. And with hibiscus tea being so readily available and generally safe, it could be an important part of the nutritional therapies recommended for people with high blood pressure.

The results of a 2014 study suggest that daily consumption of hibiscus tea may be effective in reducing blood pressure in pre- and mild-hypertensive adults. Another 2014 study found that the extract of hibiscus was also effective in reducing blood pressure in both humans and rats.

13. Hibiscus & Menstruation

One 2020 study found that supplementation with hibiscus tea helped to improve irregular menstruation by helping to better regulate hormones.

It’s also important to note that because hibiscus may help to encourage blood flow to the uterus, it’s typically contraindicated during pregnancy.

14. Hibiscus & Menopause

Due to its phytoestrogen (plant chemicals that mimic estrogen) content, studies have shown that hibiscus can have an estrogenic effect and can actually help to reduce the symptoms of menopause. And while hibiscus is not a proven replacement for hormone therapy, supplementing with hibiscus through menopause could be a low-risk addition to treatment protocols aimed at reducing the unpleasant symptoms of menopause.

https://www.botanyculture.com/hibiscus-flower-health-benefits/

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Stockpiled some swap AU doodles, eat 'em up

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THE FLAMING FIVE! Thought it'd be really fun if I swapped the feisty four with (most of) the shopkeepers!! I absolutely adore Bits and Buttons omfg