#Thujone

[imorphemi]

The Potion of Hill Giant Strength Saga begins!

(Thujone is @sky-squido character, Phaerena is @jaredwhy character)

[prairiefirewitch]

After a long hiatus my wormwood ointment is back. Wormwood is one of my favorite magical plant allies and is the quintessential witch herb because it soothes pain, repels pests, banishes enemies, is used in exorcisms, has an association with protection magic, and is used in necromancy. High in thujone content, a psychoactive compound, it’s a key element in my flying ointments and along with mugwort, the herb I reach for when I’m doing lunar magic or petitioning Artemis. Mine is all natural; just homegrown wormwood, raw beeswax, and grapeseed oil. Like other herbs containing thujone, pregnant people should avoid it.

[frimleyblogger]

Another Glass Of Absinthe

How #absinthe came to be banned and how its fortunes came to be revived #alcohol #spirits

Known as “the green fairy” to its adherents and “the wicked green witch” to its detractors, absinthe was not for the faint-hearted. “After the first glass” Wilde wrote, “you see things as you wish they were. After the second, you see things as they are not. Finally, you see things as they really are, and that is the most horrible thing in the world”. Degas’ drinkers portrayed in L’Absinthe…

[thejaggedpoisonpath]

Artemisia Tincture Wormwood & Mugwort (Artemisia absinthium & Artemisia vulgaris) Wormwood contains Thujone, which reportedly works to awaken your brain by blocking gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that has calming effects on the central nervous system. Wormwood is well known for its pain-relieving & anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Ancient Egyptians utilized Wormwood to treat intestinal worms.   Chamazulene is another compound found in Wormwood, serving as an antioxidant. Wormwood helps fight oxidative stress. The compound Artemisinin is also found in Wormwood. Artemisinin is thought to inhibit cytokines, which are proteins secreted by your immune system that promote inflammation. Artemisinin works as an anti-inflammatory. It is especially beneficial for conditions which cause chronic inflammation. Wormwood has the ability to relieve the symptoms of Chron's disease. Studies have verified fewer symptoms and a lowered need for steroids.  Mugwort is oftentimes associated with menstruation. It increases circulation to the uterus and pelvic area, helping to move the blood and remove stagnant blood (the source of cramps, stiffness and pain), & helps to regulate hormone levels. Many find relief from general & extreme cramps with the use of Mugwort tincture, including congestive cramps, with symptoms of feeling heavy, thick, pain in the lower back & general stagnancy. Mugwort is mildly stimulating to the nervous system, reducing tension & increasing circulation & nutrition in the nerves & muscles. “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Sold as Curio only." ShareShare on Facebook Plant material(s) grown, harvested, infused, & bottled by The Jagged Path. Not intended for use by anyone that is pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep up from children & pets. #thejaggedpath #Mugwort #Wormwood #Artemisia #menstrual #thujone #antiinflammatory #osteoarthritis #chronicinflammation #painreliever #chronesdisease #mentalhealthbreak #queerownedandoperated #womanownedbusiness (at Galveston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjct40oOYCe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[greenwitchcrafts]

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Known as: Allheal, angel flower, arrowroot, bloodwort, cammok, carpenter's weed, death flower, devil's mustard, Devil's nettle, eerie, field hops, gearwe, green arrow, herbe militaris, hundred leaved grass, knight's milfoil, noble yarrow, nosebleed plant, plumajilo, seven year's love, snake's grass, soldiers thousand seal., squirrel tail, stanch grass, tansy, thousand-leaf, thousand weed, woundwort, yarrowway & yerw

Related plants: Is a member of the daisy family Asteraceae that consists of over 32,000 known species of flowering plants in over 1,900 genera within it such as chamomile, coneflowers, dahlia, daisy, dandelion, goldenrod, lettuce, marigold, mugwort & sunflower

Parts used: Leaves & flowers

Habitat and Cultivation: This hardy plant is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe & North America

Plant type: Perennial

Region: 3-9

Harvest: Harvest yarrow when the blooms only when they have fully opened. It should be cut right above the leaf node to encourage the plant to potentially flower again. Many choose to harvest the flowers in the late morning when the dew has dried before so that the plant is not stressed by the extreme heat. Hot, dry spells right before bloom seems to be ideal for producing the most fragrant leaves.

Growing tips: Plant in an area that receives full sun to encourage compact growth and many flowers about 1-2 feet apart. In partial sun or shade, yarrow tends to grow leggy. Yarrow performs best in well-drained soil. It thrives in hot, dry conditions; it will not tolerate constantly wet soil. Loamy soil is recommended, but yarrow can also be grown in clay soil as long as it does not always stay saturated with water. While this plant is technically considered invasive only in noncultivated settings, common yarrow still needs to be planted in an area where you don't mind proliferation. 

Medicinal information: Yarrow has a history of being used for fever, common cold, hay fever, absence of menstruation, dysentery, diarrhea, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal (GI) tract discomfort, and to induce sweating. Some people chew the fresh leaves to relieve toothache. Yarrow is applied to the skin to stop bleeding from hemorrhoids; for wounds; and as a sitz bath for painful, lower pelvic, cramp-like conditions in women. Some people chew the fresh leaves to relieve toothache.

Cautions: Yarrow is commonly consumed in foods, but yarrow products that contain a chemical called thujone might not be safe because it is poisonous in large doses. Yarrow is not recommended for use during pregnancy or chestfeeding as it causes risks of miscarriage. Yarrow might slow blood clotting. In theory, taking yarrow might increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders. In some people, it also might cause skin irritation & is toxic to cats & dogs.

Magickal properties

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Air & Water

Deities: Achilles, Aphrodite, Cernunnos, Faeries, Oshun & Yemaya

Magickal uses:

• Add the flowers to a satchet or dream pillow to encourage prophetic dreams

• Hang a bundle above your bed on your honeymoon night to ensure lasting love for 7 years

• Place across your thresholds or plant near doorwaysto prevent negative energies & influences from entering your home

• Burn as an incense before or during divination to increase psychic abilities

• Wear as an amulet to attract love, friendships & give courage

• Place yarrow under your pillow & if you dreamt of your love, it was a positive omen. If you had a bad dream, or dreamt of other people, it wasn’t

• Combine with mugwort as tea to drink before divination to increase psychic powers

• Put near yourself while practicing divination to increase your psychic abilities

• In spells, use to re-establish contact with long-lost friends or relatives & attract their attention

• Braid into your hair to tap into inner wisdom

• The I-Ching divination was originally performed with dried yarrow stems

• Wash crystals& crystal balls with a yarrow rinse to bring about clarity of vision

• Drink yarrow tea & a cinnamon stick to  release hidden truths

• Place on a coffin or grave to help the spirit cross over/ let go

•For powerful protection, pick yarrow flowers and charge them in the sun. Once charged, take the flowers and sprinkle them outside your home to prevent negative influences and energies away from entering your home

Sources:

Farmersalmanac .com

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

Wikipedia

A Witch's Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

The Encyclopedia of Natural Magic by John Michael Greer

Wild Witchcraft by Rebecca Beyer

Plant Witchery by Juliet Diaz

A Compendium of Herbal Magick by Paul Beyerl

The Herbal Alchemist Handbook by Karen Harrison

The Book of Flower Spells by Cheralyn Darcey

[tiredwitchplant]

Everything You Need to Know About Herbs: Yarrow

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

*Poisonous *Medical *Feminine

Folk Names: Achillea, Bad Man’s Plaything, Carpenter’s Weed, Death Flower, Devil’s Nettle, Eerie, Field Hops, Gearwe, Hundred Leaved Grass, Knight’s Milfoil, Knyghten, Lady’s Mantle, Milfoil, Militaris, Military Herb, Millefolium, Noble Yarrow, Nosebleed, Old Man’s Mustard, Old Man’s Pepper, Sanguinary, Seven Year’s Love, Snake’s Grass, Soldier’s Woundwort, Yarroway, Yerw

Planet: Venus, Sun

Element: Water, Air

Deities: Cernunnos, Hernes, Pan

Abilities: Courage, Love, Psychic Powers, Exorcism, Clarity, and Healing

Why Poisonous?: Contain thujone (just like Wormwood) Thujone is a chemical compound in yarrow that excites the nervous system. Causes seizures, hallucinations and other adverse reactions.

Characteristics: Has white flowers that bloom atop straight stalks with grayish-green serrated leaves that have a feather like appearance. Is a perennial plant that can grow to 3 feet.

History: Is native to Northern and Western Europe. Is famed as the wonder healer. Was used by Achilles to heal wounds, hence it’s botanical name. It is also known as nosebleed because the leaves were used to staunch blood. It was used in tea by the Native Americans for the treatment of menorrhea, the blood flow of menstruation. In the traditional Yi Jing age, the dried stalks were thrown into water to predict the future.

Growing Yarrow:

Easy to Grow? Yes

Rating: Beginner Friendly

Are the seed accessible? No

How to Grow Yarrow

Video Reference

Where to Buy Seeds

Magical Usage:

Placing the herb on top of graves help the dead peacefully crossover

Weaved into braids creates an energy web that taps into your inner wisdom

Helps develop psychic gifts

A cup of yarrow tea with a cinnamon stick can warm your bones and release hidden truths about oneself

Can be used for divination of the future and relationships

If worn on person, can stop fear and grant courage

Can be hung as a wedding decoration to guarantee seven years of a loveable marriage

Washing hair with water infused with yarrow can prevent baldness

Carrying it around can attract love, friendships, and distant connections

Exorcises evil and negativity from a person, place or thing

Medical Usage:

Clean and heal wounds

Can reduce fever

Stop internal bleeding

Lower blood pressure

Helps with menstrual issues such as: heavy bleeding, period pain, and heavy flow

In tonic form, can help with colds, flu, hay fever, weak digestion, and improve blood circulation

Sources

[imorphemi]

It's The Blesties!!!

[whitegoldtower]

Sorry but I’m gonna smack u all with my ‘tism stick

Have my favourite spider, favourite crystals, favourite poisons and favourite mushrooms

African Black Velvet: eresidae gandanameno sp. “Pretoria” - I want to keep one as a pet, desperately. 10/10 perfect spider.

CHICKEN OF THE WOODS (laetiporus cincinnatus) - if I ever found one of these I would bash my head off a tree in excitement and glee

Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria) - I found a few of these while out walking with my uni group 2 years ago and accidentally held up the whole group with a TED Talk. Luckily they were all also mentally ill / autistic /nd art students so I didn’t bore anybody

Ghost Fungus!!!!! (Omphalotus Nidiformis) - if I had the money I would 100000% fly to australia and venture out into the blue mountains at night just to see these beauties bioluminesce.

Vivianite: anyone who brings up crystals around me has probably heard me go “DO YOU KNOW VIVIANITE GROWS OUT OF CORPSES” at some point. It’s a ferrous iron phosphate mineral that grows in a monoclinic crystal system and thrives in anaerobic boggy environments. It forms when the hydroxyapatite in your bones (major source of phosphate) reacts with water from a waterlogged tomb and the iron in any surrounding rocks, resulting in cool shit like blue skeletons and crystals growing out yer teef

Grape Agate: it’s not agate. It’s not chalcedony. It’s not amethyst. It’s a variety of quartz silica which are commonly termed as ‘amethystine’, and instead of taking on the macrocrystalline monoclinic formations typical of normal quartz, it’s made up of up micro crystals that grow radially in a botryoidal form. Also comes in green and white. It’s only found in the Manakarra Beach in Indonesia.

Strychnine: (Strychnos Loganiaceae, Nux Vomica) - the one that leaves you with a hideous grin. It causes violent muscle contractions, enough to make the body bend back to an unnatural degree before the victim finally dies of asphyxiation. Particularly horrid as the victim remains conscious throughout the ordeal and is very much aware of what is happening. In fact, the victim is hyperaware. Nasty stuff. It inhibits your postsynaptic glycine receptors in your spinal cord, which causes the intensely painful and involuntary contortions. Also it’s mentioned in the Herbal of Rufinus as ‘good for helping to balance the phlegmatic and choleric humours’ through purging (vomiting, hence why it’s called the ‘vomiting nut’), and was a medicine to be used with great caution.

Giant Hogweed (Heracleum Apiaceae, Mantegazzianum): all parts of this plant are toxic. man fuck this stuff, if you touch it you’re literally gonna be burning and blistering every time the sun touches your skin for months and possibly even years after coming into contact with this hellspawn plant. Its active constituents are furanocoumarins, which basically mutate your skin cells to become incredibly sensitive to light. It’s a mutagenic and possibly carcinogenic photoactive compound.

Mandrake (Mandragora Officinarum): it’s in the nightshade family (Solanaceae)! Revered in folklore for the way its roots look like a person, said to ‘scream and cause death’ upon being uprooted. It’s a powerful narcotic, hallucinogenic and emetic plant, meaning that you try and eat this shit and you’ll be absolutely off your tits and vomming your guts up before you kick it.

Other honourable mentions that make for interesting reading:

Orpiment, Gasteracantha Cancriformis, Gasteracantha Arcuata, Sugar Fluorite, Jelly Lichens, Monkshood (Aconitum), Bleeding Tooth Fungus, Amorphophallus Titanium

Stupid fact about me: I have, in fact, ingested wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium) to see what sort of effect it would have out of curiosity, but didn’t get very far as it tasted fucking awful (I made a tea). Tastes like nail polish remover, 0/10 do not recommend. Didn’t ingest enough to feel any sort of thujone effect and my little experiment was safely conducted. I did, however, burn some to see if that would do anything and it made me feel rank in the tummy. No hallucinogenic effect. Again. 0/10 do not recommend.

[shinoposting]

Shino can't take a lot of medication or even eat spicy food. In any no-ninja-shit AU you would have to give Shino a lot of food and drug allergies to mirror his insects' sensitivities.

I've done quite a lot of research into what foods are harmful/repellent to insects and especially weevils, so here's some potential problem items for any version of Shino.

Allicin (repellent/insecticide): alliums such as garlic and onion

Nicotine (extremely neurotoxic): No smoking!!

Caffeine (neurotoxin): Coffee, chocolate, yerba mate, guarana, tea tree (includes white, yellow, oolong, black, pu-erh, and green, especially matcha, tea)

Capsaicin (repellent): all peppers excluding bell pepper, black peppercorn

Thujone (repellent/antifeedant/insecticide): wormwood, mugwort, oregano, common sage, some mints

Eugenol (powerful insecticide): cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, basil, bay leaf

Eucalyptol (repellent/insecticide): marijuana, camphor laurel, galangal, tea tee, ginger

My personal headcanon is that certain members of the Aburame clan have their own vices and, though they really shouldn't, breed their beetles to tolerate them better. Shibi has been known to smoke a pipe, much to Shino's dismay, and yet, hypocrite that he is, Shino drinks decaf. He'll rationalize it saying that it's not as bad as full-caff, but it's still caffeine.

[prairiefirewitch]

Eastern Red Cedar (Essential Herbs for Witches)

*Notes from the Hekate ritual kits that were released October 23'.

Latin name: Juniperus virginiana

Planet: Sun, Saturn

Element: Fire

Parts used: foliage, wood, essential oil

Astrological Association: Leo

Energy: Masculine

Magical properties: Longevity, protection, preservation, strength, wisdom, perseverance, renewal, transformation, balance, connection to the divine through nature, return of stolen goods, defense.

Healing properties: Fever, cough, skin conditions, respiratory issues

Eastern Red Cedar is not actually a true cedar, it’s a juniper, as its latin name, Juniperus virginiana, indicates. Naturalized in Europe, Asia, and North America, Eastern Red Cedar is present in all temperate regions of the northern hemisphere and stretches into parts of the southern hemisphere. This hardy tree has deep roots and tolerates poor rocky soil, salt, heat, and wind, and is drought tolerant. 

Medicinally juniper has been used in bathing, sometimes as a scourge, to alleviate rheumatoid arthritis and to relieve depression symptoms and exhaustion. It’s also been used to heal open wounds. Juniper is warming and pungent and affects the liver and kidneys. Its bitter action stimulates the gallbladder and liver and it aids in digestion. Juniper is also used for respiratory issues, urinary tract infections, and skin ailments like psoriasis and eczema. The warming effect of juniper makes it helpful in breaking fevers. Eastern red cedar is an abortifacient and should not be used by pregnant women. 

Juniper berries have been used to flavor food, beer, and notably gin, and in Ireland the unripe berries are tinctured with whiskey and used as a general health tonic. 

As for juniper’s use in folklore and witchcraft, around the Mediterranean and Aegean seas, it was planted to protect a home from evil spirits and malicious men. It was sometimes built into a new house as a structural beam or to fill cracks between stone to drive away illness and evil spirits. Branches were hung above doors to repel witches. 

Because it is an evergreen, it’s also used in fertility rites and the berries are sometimes used as an aphrodisiac. 

Shamans in Siberia burned and inhaled the smoke of juniper to induce trance, and because of its high thujone contain, it can indeed induce altered states. Thujone does build in the liver over time so care should be taken to limit smoke inhalation to occasional use. 

Burning juniper as a smudge was common in Native American rituals for purification and to cleanse sacred ritual space. Cherokee natives believed that the wood of this cedar held the spirits of their ancestors. In other native ritual practices, it was believed that messages were sent to the Creator when it was burnt ceremonially. 

In Scottish folk magic, juniper is used to ‘sain’ livestock and homes during Beltaine and Samhain. Saining is done by lighting bonfires and driving cattle between them.  These fires would be lit from sacred Neid fires and extinguished home fires would be relit with this fire.  People also hopped over these fires to rid themselves of negative spirits. Juniper (lubhar beinne) was used, and to a lesser extent, mountain ash or rowan (caorran).  The cattle byre was sained, and the lintel over the byre was anointed with wine or human urine. Homes were also sained with burning juniper and “in such quantities to fill the whole house with smoke.”  Juniper would have also hung at windows to ward off witches and evil spirits and to rid the house of pests and diseases.

According to Scottish folklore, juniper needed to be harvested in a particular way, like all magical plants.  It was pulled by the roots, taking 4 branches between 5 fingers while an incantation was repeated.  Today we should probably refrain from yanking bushes from the ground and taking a branch or some berries after asking permission should suffice.  The branches can be dried and burned or the berries can be burned on a charcoal disc, or dip the branch into sea salted water and sprinkle a bit on yourself and your magical working space. 

While we generally think of juniper as a plant of the Sun, it does have older Saturnian associations perhaps because they are very long lived, but maybe also because of their often gnarled wood and spiky foliage, giving them a dark, ominous aspect. Like both yew and cypress trees, Easter red cedar is common in older cemeteries in the southern united states. This may be because its evergreen leaves have come to symbolize ‘eternal life’, but through the ancient Greeks, we have an association with juniper as a plant of Hekate, perhaps because she led the procession of the dead. Through Hekate, it is also associated with Medea, a Hekatean priestess. 

I choose to substitute Eastern red cedar for the yews, cypress, and cedar we traditionally see aligned with Hekate because ERC happens to grow in abundance in my bioregion and has a long history of use in sacred rites across the world. Eastern red cedar is a plant of protection and is excellent for banishing, inspiring courage and strength, purification and release.

[ltwilliammowett]

The drugs and stimulants of the Sailor

* Triggerwarning*

The following text is about alcohol and drug use.

The history of seafaring shows that stimulants such as alcohol, tobacco and drugs played a major role. Of course, there were also those who kept their consumption in moderation, but at the same time there were also those who were happy to indulge in them, as they had nothing to lose in their lives, had been torn from their real lives and were now trying to endure the new life with these means. The hard life on board also made it impossible to escape addiction, because if a sailor had been badly wounded, they drowned the pain in painkillers, which led to addiction, or the men tried to get to sleep with alcohol or to numb the pain of everyday life, which never ended well. But let's take a look at the most common stimulants and intoxicants, which were most likely to be found on board or in the harbour.

Drunken Pirates (x)

The number one stimulant was, of course, alcohol, which was always available at sea because it was served daily. Rum was always available in the form of grog, and not only in the Royal Navy. But also in other navies. After that came schnapps, gin, whisky and brandy. Cognac, on the other hand, was considered taboo in the Royal Navy, as it was the drink of the arch-enemy France (but at the same time the officers and nobles on land liked to drink champagne, so the arch-enemy was forgotten). Rum had been a constant companion for 300 years and was sometimes even more important than food, because if it was going to be this strenuous work, then at least something to numb the senses. And if there wasn't enough, there could be a mutiny.

The number two stimulant was tobacco. For this, the tobacco leaves were dried and twisted into long strands and sold as such rolls. This allowed the sailor to cut off the amount he needed, chop it up with a knife or a tobacco mill and stuff it into his pipe, which he was only allowed to consume at the smoking lamp (sometimes also on deck). This circumstance made many men chew or snuff their tobacco. This stimulant was also said to calm the nerves and make one forget the aches and pains of everyday life.

Portsmouth Point, by Thomas Rowlandson 1814 (x)

The next stimulant was absinthe. The Green Fairy, as it was also called, was developed in the 18th century in Switzerland from herbs. Absinthe is a brandy made from wormwood oil, alcohol and aniseed. And consumed in the form of a ceremony, for which the absinthe was poured onto a teaspoon of sugar and lit. This was then dripped into a glass of iced water. The danger with absinthe was the essential oil containing thujone, which could cause hallucinations and attack the central nervous system if consumed regularly. From the middle of the 19th century, the drink became known as the drink of artists, but many sailors also drowned their sorrows in it in cheap bars on the harbour. The Green Fairy was very dangerous and made many addicted. These then behaved like Herion addicts and provided an increased agression potential. This made sailing with such men very dangerous, as they were unpredictable. And this ensured that many ended up in prison or in mental institutions or died prematurely and thus ensured fewer Sailors on board, which was a problem for the navies in general, as they already had enough problems getting enough men. 

(x)

Also to be found in these establishments was the ether. The normal sailor was often not used to this, which led to him falling into a deep sleep and then being robbed by outsiders and prostitutes. Therefore, this was rather avoided. However, the surgeons soon took a liking to it, as it had a narcotic effect and was therefore used as an anaesthetic. But it could also have unpleasant side effects, such as hysteria and addiction, which meant that those who wanted it also raided the ship's pharmacy to get their dose. The surgeons had the same problem with laudanum, an alcoholic solution of opium. The popular painkiller, anaesthetic and depressant was always on board and, like ether, could lead to great addiction. Which is why many tried to either pretend to be sick to get their dose or steal it to get high. This was often punished with flogging, which did not help the addict much.

There was often no real solution, the affected sailors were usually left to their own devices or sent to hospitals where they were simply locked away because of their insane state. It was not until the late 19th century, when access to and distribution of these intoxicants and stimulants began to be reduced or stopped altogether, that the condition of the crews on board improved. Until then, many sailors had an alcohol or even drug problem that they took on board and usually died with.

[thejaggedpoisonpath]

Artemisia Tincture Wormwood & Mugwort (Artemisia absinthium & Artemisia vulgaris) Wormwood contains Thujone, which reportedly works to awaken your brain by blocking gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that has calming effects on the central nervous system. Wormwood is well known for its pain-relieving & anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Ancient Egyptians utilized Wormwood to treat intestinal worms.   Chamazulene is another compound found in Wormwood, serving as an antioxidant. Wormwood helps fight oxidative stress. The compound Artemisinin is also found in Wormwood. Artemisinin is thought to inhibit cytokines, which are proteins secreted by your immune system that promote inflammation. Artemisinin works as an anti-inflammatory. It is especially beneficial for conditions which cause chronic inflammation. Wormwood has the ability to relieve the symptoms of Chron's disease. Studies have verified fewer symptoms and a lowered need for steroids.  Mugwort is oftentimes associated with menstruation. It increases circulation to the uterus and pelvic area, helping to move the blood and remove stagnant blood (the source of cramps, stiffness and pain), & helps to regulate hormone levels. Many find relief from general & extreme cramps with the use of Mugwort tincture, including congestive cramps, with symptoms of feeling heavy, thick, pain in the lower back & general stagnancy. Mugwort is mildly stimulating to the nervous system, reducing tension & increasing circulation & nutrition in the nerves & muscles. “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Sold as Curio only." ShareShare on Facebook Plant material(s) grown, harvested, infused, & bottled by The Jagged Path. Not intended for use by anyone that is pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep up from children & pets. #thejaggedpath #Mugwort #Wormwood #Artemisia #menstrual #thujone #antiinflammatory #osteoarthritis #chronicinflammation #painreliever #chronesdisease #mentalhealthbreak (at Galveston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjB815sLTT2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[marvelous-evening]

☀️Today, common tansy appeared on my table (Tanacetum vulgare L.) is a perennial plant from the Asteraceae family with characteristic yellow-orange, flattened flowers forming a characteristic basket, whose properties have been appreciated in herbal medicine. ☀️

It has many wonderful uses ranging from fighting inflammation, parasites, relieving stomach problems, to reducing headaches and sinus pain, regulating menstruation and helping with skin changes 🙆

🌿The photos here show an aromatic infusion with a scent similar to camphor, which I use to get rid of the midges that parasitize my flowers. Of course, you can also drink this infusion, only preferably on an empty stomach, ointments are also made from it✨

⚠️The thujone contained in this plant is a poisonous substance, surrounded by other useful substances, it is non-invasively excreted from the body with normal consumption. However, when combined with alcohol, even the one fermented from eaten fruit, the poisonous substance becomes soluble and highly dangerous. 🤔⚠️

[invoke-parlay]

I’m harvesting and drying my 100% organic, grown from seed Yarrow today. Let me know via DMs if you’d like some ☺️

Yarrow // Achillea millefolium

Parts Used: aerial portions, including flower and leaves.

Family: Asteraceae

Other Names: allheal, angel flower, bad man’s plaything, bloodwort, cammock, carpenter’s weed, devil’s mustard, devil’s nettle, devil’s plaything, dog daisy, gordaldo, gordoloba, green arrow, herbe militaris, hierba de las cortadura, knight’s milfoil, milfoil, nosebleed plant, old man’s mustard, old man’s pepper, sanguinary, soldier’s woundwort, squirrel’s taile, stanchgrass, staunchweed, thousand weed, thousand-leaf, thousand-seal, woundwort, yarroway

Native to Europe, Asia, and North America, yarrow is found in temperate regions all over the world.

Actions and Properties:

alterative, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, antiallergenic, antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, appetite stimulant, aromatic, astringent, bitter, carminative, circulatory stimulant, diaphoretic, digestant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hemostatic, styptic, tonic, vulnerary

Constituents:

Yarrow is rich in essential oil and tannins. Yarrow contains 0.3% to 1.4% volatile oils (azulenes, eugenol, caaryophyllene, humulene, limonene, sabinene, thujone, borneol, and camphor), resin, sesquiterpene lactones, 3-4% tannins, flavonoids (including luteolin, apigenin, kaempferol, rutin, and quercitrin), alkaloids (achilletin, betonicine, stachydrine, trigonelline), alkamides, asparagin, aconitic and isovalerianic acids, selenium, beta-cerotene, proteins, sugars, phenolic acids, and coumarins. Its anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy effects may be associated with the constituent chamazulene. The alkaloid fraction of yarrow has shown evidence of hypotensive effects as well as antipyretic effects. Volatile oils in yarrow may have CNS depressent activity. The constituent Achilleine, an alkaloid, might decrease clotting time.

Yarrow is toxic to horses, dogs and cats

All my info is from this lovely website :)

[greenwitchcrafts]

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Known as: Common sage, green sage, garden sage, meadow sage, culinary sage & true sage

Related plants: A member of the of the mint family Lamiaceae that includes plants such as basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, hyssop, thyme, lavender & perilla as well as catnip, salvia, bee balm, wild dagga & oriental motherwort.

Parts used: Leaves & stems

Habitat and cultivation: This evergreen subshrub is native to the Mediterranean region with it's mild to cool, rainy winters & warm to hot, dry summers.

Plant type: Perennial

Region: Zone 5-8 your sage will grow as a hardy perennial. However in the humid climates of zones 9 & farther south, sage is usually an annual, as it does not easily tolerate summer heat & humidity.

Harvest: Harvest lightly in the first year to ensure the plant grows fully. After the first year, be sure to leave a few stalks so that the plant can rejuvenate in the future & If fully established, one plant can be harvested up to three times in one season.

Planting tips: Plant in full sun & plants should be two feet apart. Sage should be planted in well draining soil like a sandy or loamy soil with good drainage. Wet soils can cause rot and be fatal to the plant. The easiest and best way to start sage is from a small plant, but you can also sow seeds up to two weeks before the last frost date.

Medicinal information: Taking sage by mouth seems to improve memory and thinking skills in healthy adults & taking it for four weeks can improve menopause symptoms. One study found that drinking tea made from sage both raised antioxidant defenses and lowered LDL or “bad” cholesterol. It also could be used for pain after surgery, lung cancer, sore throat, sunburn, and many other conditions. Sage leaves have been used in traditional medicine as a treatment for diabetes.

Cautions: Sage is possibly unsafe when taken in high doses or for a long time due to a chemical called thujone. Too much thujone can cause seizures and damage the liver and nervous system. Thujone can also bring on a menstrual period, which could cause a miscarriage so taking sage during pregnancy is not advised. It may also reduce milk production while chest feeding.

Magickal properties

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Air

Deities: Chiron, Consus, Jupiter, Obatala & Zeus

Magickal uses:

• Use the leaves for tea for communion of Jupiter or in any workings involved with the planet & grounding

• Burn to find clarity & wisdom while asking difficult questions

• Write a wish on Sage leaf and burn it to release your intention

• Place a Sage leaf in your wallet to attract money

• Include in feminine fertility spells to boost your chances of success

• Add Sage oil incense or herbs to any spell to temper the results with wisdom

• Burn during a funeral & memorial to facilitate healthy grief and bonding with the spirits of those who passed on

• Use spells to alleviate grief & steady emotions

• Put in a satchet to carry from protection from negative energies & influences

• Burn to cleanse your home, clear negative energies & increase your intuition

• Rub sage on your forehead before divination to increase the accuracy of your results

• Pick twelve leaves at midnight on Christmas Eve to see a vision of your future husband(without damaging the bush)

• Write your desire on a sage leafe & place it under your pillow for three days. If you dream of your desire, it will soon materialize. If not, bury the sage.