Tag: medicine
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Things To Forage In August
August marks the beginning of the mushroom season! It’s not fully in swing at this point, but certain shrooms will be making an appearance at this point, particularly ones that are great for beginners to study. The main one that I recommend is Chicken Of The Woods. You’ll see it growing on the side of…
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Solomon’s Seal: The King of Herbs for Connective Tissue Problems
Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum spp.) is a plant native to the Americas that most people just plant as an ornamental in their garden is by far one of my favorite medicinal herbs. Its unique, bone-shaped roots strengthen bones, marrow, and especially tendons. Note: I am an Herbalist, not a doctor. This post is not intended as…
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Yarrow: The Woundwort of Warriors, Witches, and Wandering Souls
Yarrow is a resilient, multi-faceted plant bridging the physical and spiritual realms. Historically revered by warriors for wound healing, it also holds deep significance in divination, folklore, and ritual. From its medicinal properties to its role in magic and astral travel, yarrow remains a timeless symbol of protection and wisdom. Yarrow: The Woundwort of Warriors,…
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[Advanced Apocalypse Survival Handbook] Natural Medicine & Herbal Remedies — “Building a Backyard Apothecary”
This guide focuses on growing, identifying, and utilizing medicinal plants for health and survival in challenging conditions. It highlights essential herbs, preparation methods, safety rules, and community roles. Emphasizing herbal medicine’s importance for self-reliance, it also discusses the barter value of remedies and offers a low-budget starter toolkit. [Advanced Apocalypse Survival Handbook] Natural Medicine &…
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Things To Forage In July
July is an interesting month; a lot of the greens of spring struggle around this time, but you’ve not yet reached the harvest. It’s almost like an empty period. Everything’s hot, people are sleepy, and you’re just enjoying the lazy summer days…or trying to survive the sun! One of the epic things it does have?…
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Herbs For Sleep!
I may be stalking The Minimalist Herbalist’s Substack page at the mo… They’ve got some really interesting reads, to be fair! This week I’m particularly interested in their post on herbs for sleep. I find I’m always tired and it never really goes away; I’m sluggish, with a lot of brain fog. If I drink…
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A Guide To Rose Water
https://substack.com/@technologiee/note/c-259011994?r=wmuan WordPress isn’t letting me embed this link for some reason, but ah well. I was scrolling through Substack and spotted this post on The Minimalist Herbalist’s page. They’ve got some interesting stuff – especially a lot on tea – but this post particularly caught my eye. My roses are near ready for picking so…
