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US Helplines:

Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-8433

LifeLine: 1-800-273-8255

Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Sexuality Support: 1-800-246-7743

Eating Disorders Hotline: 1-847-831-3438

Rape and Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673

Grief Support: 1-650-321-5272

Runaway: 1-800-843-5200, 1-800-843-5678, 1-800-621-4000

Exhale: After Abortion Hotline/Pro-Voice: 1-866-4394253

Child Abuse: 1-800-422-4453

UK Helplines:

Samaritans (for any problem): 08457909090 e-mail [email protected]

Childline (for anyone under 18 with any problem): 08001111

Mind infoline (mental health information): 0300 123 3393 e-mail: [email protected]

Mind legal advice (for people who need mental-health related legal advice): 0300 466 6463 [email protected]

b-eat eating disorder support: 0845 634 14 14 (only open Mon-Fri 10.30am-8.30pm and Saturday 1pm-4.30pm) e-mail: [email protected]

b-eat youthline (for under 25’s with eating disorders): 08456347650 (open Mon-Fri 4.30pm - 8.30pm, Saturday 1pm-4.30pm)

Cruse Bereavement Care: 08444779400 e-mail: [email protected]

Frank (information and advice on drugs): 0800776600

Drinkline: 0800 9178282

Rape Crisis England & Wales: 0808 802 9999 1(open 2 - 2.30pm 7 - 9.30pm) e-mail [email protected]

Rape Crisis Scotland: 08088 01 03 02 every day, 6pm to midnight

India Self Harm Hotline: 00 08001006614

India Suicide Helpline: 022-27546669

Kids Help Phone (Canada): 1-800-668-6868

FREE 24/7 suicide hotlines:

Argentina: 54-0223-493-0430

Australia: 13-11-14

Austria: 01-713-3374

Barbados: 429-9999

Belgium: 106

Botswana: 391-1270

Brazil: 21-233-9191

China: 852-2382-0000

(Hong Kong: 2389-2222)

Costa Rica: 606-253-5439

Croatia: 01-4833-888

Cyprus: 357-77-77-72-67

Czech Republic: 222-580-697, 476-701-908

Denmark: 70-201-201

Egypt: 762-1602

Estonia: 6-558-088

Finland: 040-5032199

France: 01-45-39-4000

Germany: 0800-181-0721

Greece: 1018

Guatemala: 502-234-1239

Holland: 0900-0767

Honduras: 504-237-3623

Hungary: 06-80-820-111

Iceland: 44-0-8457-90-90-90

Israel: 09-8892333

Italy: 06-705-4444

Japan: 3-5286-9090

Latvia: 6722-2922, 2772-2292

Malaysia: 03-756-8144

(Singapore: 1-800-221-4444)

Mexico: 525-510-2550

Netherlands: 0900-0767

New Zealand: 4-473-9739

New Guinea: 675-326-0011

Nicaragua: 505-268-6171

Norway: 47-815-33-300

Philippines: 02-896-9191

Poland: 52-70-000

Portugal: 239-72-10-10

Russia: 8-20-222-82-10

Spain: 91-459-00-50

South Africa: 0861-322-322

South Korea: 2-715-8600

Sweden: 031-711-2400

Switzerland: 143

Taiwan: 0800-788-995

Thailand: 02-249-9977

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Garlic Butter Shrimp & Scallops

Recipe by @queenofthegrill

Who wants some smoked Garlic Butter Shrimp & Scallops 🍤🍷 Where are you starting….1. Shrimp 2. Scallops 3. Bread dip 4. Wine.⠀⠀

Ingredients:

4 tbsp unsalted butter⠀

4 large garlic cloves, chopped⠀

½-1 cup Pinot Grigio

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice⠀

½ pound or 454g large shrimp, peeled⠀

10 large scallops⠀

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste⠀

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes or to taste (optional)⠀

2 tbsp chopped parsley⠀

4 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated ⠀

Cooking Directions:

Preheat your @traegergrills to 350 F.⠀⠀

Place skillet on grates and preheat for about 5 minutes.⠀⠀

Heat butter and add garlic. Sauté until fragrant about 1-2 minutes.⠀⠀

Add wine, lemon juice, shrimp, scallops, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley.⠀⠀

Mix it all up and add parmesan.⠀⠀

Bring to a simmer or until the liquid reduces by about half and the shrimp/scallops are fully cooked. About 30 minutes.⠀⠀

Serve with bread for dipping or over pasta/rice.⠀⠀

Garnish with parsley and lemon slices (optional).

🍤🍤🍤

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JELLO SHOT MASTER LIST

*JAGER BOMB* boil 1 cup red bull (in place of water), add black cherry or orange jello, 1 cups jager.

*MARGARITA* boil 1 cup water, add 3 oz pkg lime jello, 4 oz tequila, 4 oz sweet & sour margarita mix. sprinkle with salt just before firm. (substiture watermelon jello for lime for a melon margarita)

*RUM & COKE* boil 1 cups coke, mix in dark cherry jello add 1 cups light rum

*MIMOSAS* this one varies from the normal method Since champagne isn’t as strong as liquor, cut the water out of this one. boil one cup champagne, mix orange jello 2 min, add one more cup champagne and a splash of OJ.

*SILK* Boil one cup champagne, mix in jello for 2 minutes, add one cup champagne and splash of lychee juice from the can.

*ORANGE TIC TAC* Boil two cups red bull, mix jello two minutes, add two cups mandarin orange vodka

*LEMON DROP* (boil 1 cup water, add lemon jello, citrus vodka, top with sugar sprinkles just before its fully set up)

*GRAPE CRUSH* (boil 1 cups water, add grape jello, ½ cup plain vodka, ½ cup chambord)

*HAWAIIAN* (boil 1 cup water, add pineapple or blueberry jello, 1 cup coconut rum)

*GIN & TONIC* (boil 1 cup tonic water, add lime jello, 1 cup gin)

*LEMON LIME* (boil 2 cups sprite, add lemon and lime jellos, 2 cups citrus vodka)

*BLUEBERRY* (boil 1 cup water, add blueberry jello, 1 cup blueberry vodka)

*FRUIT PUNCH* (boil 1 cups water, add mixed fruit jello, ½ cup blueberry vodka, ½ cup raspberry vodka)

*WATERMELON* (boil 1 cup water, add watermelon jello,1 cup watermelon vodka)

*BEER* (boil 1 cups water, add strawberry jello, add 1 cup any malt liquor)

*CARIBBEAN* (boil 1 cup water, add strawberry-banana jello, Cruzan banana rum

*CHERRY COLA* (boil 1 cup coke, add cherry jello, 1 cup cold cola, ½ cup amaretto, ½ cup spiced rum)

*DREAMSICLE* (boil 1 1/3 cup water & 2/3 cup OJ, add orange jello, 1 cup vanilla vodka ½ cup raspberry or berry vodka, ½ cup KeKe Beach Key Lime Cream Liqueur)

*LIME IN THE COCONUT* (boil 1 cup water, add watermelon jello, 1 cup Malibu Coconut Rum)

*RED HOTS* (boil 2 cups water, add jello, ½ cup cold water, 2 cups Cinnamon Schnapps)

*SEX ON THE BEACH* boil 1 cup cranberry juice, add 3 oz pkg orange jello, 3 oz peach schnapps, 5 oz vodka

*SOUR APPLE* (in microwavable container, mix 1 small box sour apple jello, 1 pkg knox gelatin and 1 tbs sugar. Stir in 1 cup Mt. Dew and mix well. Microwave on high for 1 min. Stir until powder is dissolved. Mix 2 cups vodka & ¾ cup Captain Morgan Coconut Rum. mix well and let sit 1 min. pour into cups and refrigerate.)

*SQUIRM* (boil 2 1/4 cup water, add 3 small pkgs any flavor jello, 2 cups vodka, ¾ cup ice cold water. add 1 gummy worm to each shot before firm.

*CARIBOU LOU* (½ cup boiling water ½ cup pineapple juice boiled, add pineapple jello, ½ cup Malibu Rum, ½ cup Triplesec)

*JOLLY RANCHER* (boil 1 cup water, add melon jello, ½ cup vodka, ½ cup apple pucker)

*PURPLE PEOPLE EATER* (boil 1 cup water, add grape jello, ½ cup vodka, ½ cup watermelon pucker)

*BAHAMA MAMA* (boil 1 cup water, add watermelon jello, ½ cup Malibu rum, ½ cup peach schnapps)

*COSMOPOLITAN* (boil 1 cup water with a splash of lime juice, add cranberry jello, ½ cup vodka, ½ cup triple sec)

*CHERRY BOMB* (boil 1 cup redbull, add cherry jello, 1 cup vodka and drop in one maraschino cherry, step up before firmed.)

*BLUE FIRECRACKER* (boil 1 cup water, add berry blue jello, ½ cup vodka, ½ cup peach schnapps)

*WHITE LIGHTNING* (boil 1 cup water, add pina colada jello, ½ cup vodka, ½ cup triple sec)

*FUZZY NAVEL* (boil 1 cup water, add 3 oz orange jello, 2 oz vodka, 6 oz peach schnapps

*RED HEADED SLUT* boil 1 cup water, add cranberry jello, ½ cup peach schnapps, ½ cup jager

*MOJITO* (1 cup boiling water, 3 oz box lime jello, 6 oz white rum, 2 oz cold water. top with mint leaves chopped and crushed. (or substitue mint leaves with a splash of mint extract in the the boiling water.)

*STRAWBERRY DAQUIRI* (boil 1 cup water, add 3 oz package wild strawberry jello, 6 oz white rum, 1 oz sweet & sour or margarita mix.

*DEVILS KISS* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 envelope of Knox Gelatin and stir until fully dissolved. Add ¼ cup of cold water, ½ cup of Goldschlager, and ¼ cup of Bacardi-151. Stir well and wait until the liquid has cooled before pouring into jello shot cups. if you double up the Knox Gelatin in this one you can eliminate the cup serve these up as jigglers!!

*ANKLE BREAKER* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 envelope of Lime Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water, ¼ cup of 151 Rum, and ¼ cup of Cherry Brandy. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*FIRECRACKER 2* ¾ cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Orange Jello and stir until fully dissolved. Add ¼ cup of cold water, 1/3 cup of Sloe Gin , and 1/3 cup of Spiced Rum and 1/3 cup of 151 Rum. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cup

*KOMANIWANALAYA* 2 cups of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Pineapple Jello and 1 box of Cranberry Jello (both 3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water, ½ cup of Amaretto, and ½ cup of 151 Rum. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*RAIN MAIN* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Orange Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ¼ cup of cold water, ½ cup of Bacardi 151, and ¼ cup of Melon Liqueur. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups

*ADAM AND EVE* ¾ cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Lemon Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water, ¼ cup of Brandy, and ¼ cup of Pomogranate Liqueur and ¼ cup of Gin. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*ALABAMA SLAMMER* ¾ cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 package of Lemon Jello (3 oz) and stir until everything is completely dissolved and then add 1/3 cup of coldwater. Next, add 1/3 cup of Amaretto, ¼ cup of Southern Comfort, and 1/3 cup of Sloe Gin. Mix throuroughly until everything is well combined and the carefully pour into jello shot cups. Chill for 3 to 4 hours and serve.

*ALL NIGHTER* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Cherry Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water and ½ cup of Watermelon Vodka. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*APPLE PIE* 1 1/2 cups ofboiling water. Dissolve 2 boxes of Lemon Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water, ½ cup of Light Rum, ½ cup of Sweet Vermouth, ¼ cup of Apple Brandy and ¼ cup ofGrenadine. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*BANANA BOAT* 1 cup of water. Dissolve 1 box of Pineapple Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water, ¼ cup of Coconut Rum , and ¼ cup of Banana Liqueur. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*BANANA SPLIT 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Strawberry Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ¼ cup of cold water, ¼ cup of Vodka, and ¼ cup ofBanana Liqueur and ¼ cup of Creme de Cacao. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*BAT OUT OF HELL* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 package of Orange Jello (3 oz) and stir for at least 2 minutes until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of Red Bull, ¼ cup of Rumand ¼ Blue Curacao. Stir until well combined and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*BERMUDA TRIANGLE* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Orange Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water, ¼ cup of Spiced Rum and ¼ cup of Peach Schnapps. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot

*BLACK CAT* 1 cup of boilingwater. Dissolve 1 package of Raspberry Jello (3 oz) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ¼ cup of cold water, ½ cup of Black Vodka, and ¼ cup of Chambord. Stir well and wait until the liquid is about room temperature before pouring into jello shot cups.

*BLACK WIDOW* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 package of Grape Jello (3 oz) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ¼ cup of cold water, ¾ cup of Blackberry Vodka and 1/8 teaspoon of Ginger Powder. Stir well and cool slightly before pouring into jello shot cups. For a schnazzy garnish, drop a singleblackberry in each cup before chilling

*COUGH DROP* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 3 oz package of Strawberry Jello and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water, ½ cup of Jagermeister. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*CRYPTINI* 1 cup of HotCoffee. Dissolve 1 envelope of Knox Gelatin and stir until fully dissolved. Add 1/3 cup of Iced Coffee, 1/3 cup of Vodka, and 1/3 cup of Kahlua. Stir well and wait until the liquid has cooled before pouring into jello shot cups.

*FRENCH TICKLER* 1 cup of boilingwater. Dissolve 1 package of Orange Jello (3 oz) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ¼ cup of cold water, ¼ cup of Cinnamon Schnappsand ½ cup of Vodka. Stir well and wait until the liquid has a chance to cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*HARVEY WALLBANGER* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 package of Orange Jello (3 oz) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ¼ cup of cold water, ½ cup of Vodka and ¼ cup ofGalliano. Stir well until completely combined and wait until the liquid has cooled before pouring into jello shot cups.

*JUICY FRUIT* ¾ cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Pineapple Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ¼ cup of cold water, 1/3 cup of Vodka, and 1/3 cup ofMelon Liqueur and 1/3 cup of Peach Schnapps. Stir well and cool

*JAGERMASTER* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Orange Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water, ¼ cup of Jagermeister, and ¼ cup of Amaretto, and a just a splash of Grenadine. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*JAGERMONSTER* 1 cup of boiling water . Dissolve 1 package of Orange Jello and stir until fully dissolved. Add ¼ cup of cold water , ½ cup of Jagermeister, and ¼ cup of Grenadine. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*LETHAL INJECTION* 2 cups of boiling water. Dissolve 1 package of Orange Jello (3 oz) and 1 package ofPineapple Jello (3 oz) and stir at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water followed by ¼ cup of Amaretto, ¼ cup of Coconut Rum, ¼ cup of Dark Rum and ¼ cup of Spiced Rum. Stir well and wait until the liquid has cooled before pouring intojello shot cups.

*LONG ISLAND ICED TEA* and measure 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 2 packages of Lemon Jello (3 oz) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of Cola and ½ cup of cold water. Now get ready to add the alcohol - ½ cup of Gin, ½ cup of LightRum, ½ cup of Vodka and ½ cup of Tequila. Stir until everything is well combined and let it cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*NINJA TURTLE* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Orange Jello and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water, ¼ cup of Gin, and ¼ cup of Blue Curacao. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*PAIN KILLER* ¾ cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Pineapple Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ¼ cup of cold water, 1/3 cup of Dark Rum, 1/3 cup ofCoconut Rum and 1/3 cup of Orange Liqueur. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*PIXIE STIX* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Lemon Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water, ¼ cup of Southern Comfort, and ¼ cup of Blackberry Brandy. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*RED SILK PANTIES* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Cranberry Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water, ¼ cup of Vodka, and ¼ cup ofPeach Schnapps. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*KINKY MALIBU BARBIE* Boil 1 cup water, add peach jello, ½ cup Kinky Liquer, ½ cup Malibu Coconut Rum.

*KILLER KOOL AID* 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Dissolve 2 boxes of Cranberry Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ¾ cup of cold water, ½ cup of Vodka, ½ cup of Gin, ¼ cup of Rum, ¼ cup of Chambord and ¼ cup of Triple Sec. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*BROKEN HEART* 1 cup of boiling water . Dissolve 1 package of of Orange Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water, ¼ cup of Vodka, and ¼ cup of Chambord. Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*SCOOBY SNACKS* 1 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 1 box of Pineapple Jello (3 oz size) and stir until fully dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water, ¼ cup of Melon Liqueur, and ¼ cup of Coconut Rum . Stir well and cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*TIJUANA TAXI* 2 cup of boiling water. Dissolve 2 packages ofLemon Jello (3 oz size) and stir at least 2 minutes until fully dissolved.Next, add 1 cup of cold water, ½ cup of Tequila, ¼ cup of Blue Caracao and ¼ cup of Tropical Fruit Schnapps. Stir until completely combined and give it a chance to cool before pouring into jello shot cups.

*RUMMY BEARS* 1 cup boiling water, add any random flavor jello and 1 cup berry vodka, 1 gummy bear in the center of each shot.

*WOOWOO* 2 cups boiling water, add 3 pkgs grape jello, 3 pkgs cranberry/raspberry jello, 3 pkgs strawberry jello, 3 cups vodka, 3 cups peach schnapps, 1 can grape juice concentrate and 1 can cran-raspberry juice concentrate (both undiluted!)

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A Practical Guide to Herbology

Lesson One: Medicinal Teas

When I was first starting out with herbology, I was living in a small village in Croatia with a total population of less than 100 people. We depended on homemade teas, salves and medicines to heal us since the nearest hospital was two hours away. We treated ourselves with the power of herbs, gifted to us by the Earth.

These days, we can purchase all the tools we need to grow both common and exotic plants. Dried herbs are also another good option, especially for those that cannot grow their own. And with these tools, we can craft our own medicines.

For the first lesson, I’m going to focus on something simple: the art of crafting medicinal tea.

Creating Tea Blends

When starting out with creating medicinal teas, it’s important to understand how each ingredient interacts with our bodies. Be sure that you’re not allergic to any of your herbs and that they won’t interact poorly with any prescribed medications that you’re on. For example, those who are diabetic should not take angelica root; folks who are allergic to ragweed should avoid chamomile.

Here’s a list of common herbs and their functions for the purposes of crafting medicinal teas:

Angelica Root: Soothes colds and flu, reduces phlegm and fever. (Do not use if you are diabetic)

Basil: Eases headaches, indigestion, muscle spasms, insomnia; reduces stress and tension

Blackberry Leaves or Roots: Reduces diarrhea

Catnip: Soothes teething pain, colic, diarrhea, indigestion, anxiety, insomnia. (May cause drowsiness. Avoid if on Lithium or sedatives)

Calendula (marigold): Reduces fevers, soothes indigestion, gastrointestinal cramps, flu; antiseptic. (May cause drowsiness. Avoid if on sedatives)

Cayenne Pepper: Soothes coughs, colds, arthritis (topical), nerve pain, fever, flu; expectorant. (Avoid taking with medications that contain Theophylline).

Chamomile: Reduces insomnia, anxiety, stress, fever, indigestion; aids with sleep and pain relief. (May decrease effectiveness of birth control pills and some cancer medications, may increase the effects of warfarin; avoid if you are taking medications for your liver)

Cinnamon Bark: Soothes sore throats and coughs; anti-inflammatory (Avoid taking with diabetes medications)

Dandelion Root: Detoxifying, aids digestion, relieves constipation, laxative. (Avoid if on antibiotics, lithium or water pills)

Dandelion Leaf: Mild diuretic, potassium-rich (Avoid if on medication for liver)

Elderberries: Wards off colds and flu

Ginger: Eases morning sickness, nausea, colic, indigestion, diarrhea, fever, sore throats. (Avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting)

Ginkgo: Relieves anxiety, vertigo, tinnitus; improves circulation, helps concentration; helps PMS. (Avoid taking with ibuprofen or with medications that slow blood clotting; numerous medications have interactions with ginkgo so speak to your specialist before use)

Ginseng: Aphrodisiac, mild stimulant, boosts immune system. (Do not take with medications that slow blood clotting, and avoid taking with diabetes medications or with MAO inhibitors)

Goldenrod: Relieves gout and cramps

Lavender: Reduces anxiety, headaches, tension, stress, indigestion, IBS; antibacterial; antiseptic; disinfectant (May cause drowsiness; avoid if on sedatives)

Lemon balm: Relieves anxiety, cold sores, colic, insomnia, restlessness, indigestion; boosts memory (May cause drowsiness, avoid taking with sedatives)

Nettle: Reduces hay fever and arthritis; diuretic. (Avoid taking with diabetes medications, medications for high BP, sedatives, medications that slow blood clotting, and lithium)

Peppermint: Relieves nausea, anxiety, indigestion, IBS, colic, diarrhea, fever, coughs, colds; anesthetic (Avoid if you have acid-reflux disease; avoid taking with cyclosporine; avoid if on liver medications)

Pine Needles: Expectorant; antiseptic; relieves coughs, colds, fever and congestion

Rosemary: Improves focus, memory, concentration, BP, circulation; antiseptic; antidepressant; eases indigestion

Thyme: Antibacterial, antiseptic, eases coughs and colds, expectorant (Do not take with medications that slow blood clotting)

Recipes

For those starting out, here are a few recipes for common ailments. As you start making your own teas, you’ll learn which blends of herbs work best for your body. Keep track of which ingredients and combinations are successful - with each steep, you get closer and closer to crafting your perfect personalized medicine cabinet.

Anxiety Relief - ½ tsp chamomile - ½ tsp lemon balm Cold Relief - ½ tsp elderberry flower - ½ tsp thyme Mood Booster - ½ tsp lavender - ½ tsp catnip - ½ tsp rosemary Cramp Relief - ½ tsp basil - ½ tsp calendula (marigold) - ½ tsp goldenrod Indigestion Relief - ½ tsp ginger - ½ tsp lemon balm - ½ tsp peppermint Expectorant - ½ tsp pine needles - ½ tsp nettle leaf - ½ tsp angelica root Insomnia - ½ tsp chamomile - ½ tsp catnip - ½ tsp lavender Sore Throat Relief - ½ tsp cinnamon (or half a stick) - ½ tsp ginger - 1 tbsp honey Fever Break - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper - ½ tsp angelica root Flu Relief - ½ tsp calendula (marigold) - ½ tsp lemon balm

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Photographs are under the Creative Commons License. Content is from my grimoire and is embedded with information from a variety of sources over the years.

Updated 7 March 2018 with relevant warnings and to be consistent with other posts in this series.

Warnings: All plant material should be sourced appropriately and responsibly for your own safety and well-being. Be certain that you are purchasing food-grade ingredients from a reliable retailer or supplier. Along these lines, not all dried herbs are meant for consumption so please be on the lookout for “external use only” labels - you do not want those products for this.

Do your own research regarding medicinal plants and usage, especially if you are sensitive or have allergies of any kind. If you are on medication(s), consult a doctor before use.

Finally, medicinal teas are a health supplement and not a substitution for professional medical and psychiatric aid. If you are experiencing any prolonged health and/or mental health issues, SEE A DOCTOR.

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in-the-wild-n-lost · 6 years ago

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A Practical Guide to Herbology

Lesson One: Medicinal Teas

For the first lesson, I’m going to focus on something simple: the art of crafting medicinal tea.

Creating Tea Blends

Here’s a list of common herbs and their functions for the purposes of crafting medicinal teas:

Angelica Root: Soothes colds and flu, reduces phlegm and fever. (Do not use if you are diabetic)

Basil: Eases headaches, indigestion, muscle spasms, insomnia; reduces stress and tension

Blackberry Leaves or Roots: Reduces diarrhea

Catnip: Soothes teething pain, colic, diarrhea, indigestion, anxiety, insomnia. (May cause drowsiness. Avoid if on Lithium or sedatives)

Calendula (marigold): Reduces fevers, soothes indigestion, gastrointestinal cramps, flu; antiseptic. (May cause drowsiness. Avoid if on sedatives)

Cayenne Pepper: Soothes coughs, colds, arthritis (topical), nerve pain, fever, flu; expectorant. (Avoid taking with medications that contain Theophylline).

Cinnamon Bark: Soothes sore throats and coughs; anti-inflammatory (Avoid taking with diabetes medications)

Dandelion Root: Detoxifying, aids digestion, relieves constipation, laxative. (Avoid if on antibiotics, lithium or water pills)

Dandelion Leaf: Mild diuretic, potassium-rich (Avoid if on medication for liver)

Elderberries: Wards off colds and flu

Ginger: Eases morning sickness, nausea, colic, indigestion, diarrhea, fever, sore throats. (Avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting)

Ginseng: Aphrodisiac, mild stimulant, boosts immune system. (Do not take with medications that slow blood clotting, and avoid taking with diabetes medications or with MAO inhibitors)

Goldenrod: Relieves gout and cramps

Lavender: Reduces anxiety, headaches, tension, stress, indigestion, IBS; antibacterial; antiseptic; disinfectant (May cause drowsiness; avoid if on sedatives)

Lemon balm: Relieves anxiety, cold sores, colic, insomnia, restlessness, indigestion; boosts memory (May cause drowsiness, avoid taking with sedatives)

Nettle: Reduces hay fever and arthritis; diuretic. (Avoid taking with diabetes medications, medications for high BP, sedatives, medications that slow blood clotting, and lithium)

Pine Needles: Expectorant; antiseptic; relieves coughs, colds, fever and congestion

Rosemary: Improves focus, memory, concentration, BP, circulation; antiseptic; antidepressant; eases indigestion

Thyme: Antibacterial, antiseptic, eases coughs and colds, expectorant (Do not take with medications that slow blood clotting)

Recipes

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Photographs are under the Creative Commons License. Content is from my grimoire and is embedded with information from a variety of sources over the years.

Updated 7 March 2018 with relevant warnings and to be consistent with other posts in this series.

Do your own research regarding medicinal plants and usage, especially if you are sensitive or have allergies of any kind. If you are on medication(s), consult a doctor before use.

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