Crimson Bottlebrush macro of the individual buds.

Considered antibacterial, antifungal, anthelmintic, hemostatic and diuretic.

Callistemon citrinus

Have a great day

For Smile on Saturday - small part sharp

If you had to choose an oil...it would have to be lavender essential oil, because it is antibacterial and antiviral. So, it's great to have when people around you are sick; it can also be used to relax.

Karen Rose

There are 9 types of echinacea, three of which are used for medicinal purposes, native to North America. In herbal medicine, the leaves and seeds of this plant are used, but its roots have the most valuable healing properties.

For centuries, Echinacea has endowed people with its extraordinary beauty and healing properties. For its lovely inflorescences, Echinacea is called the "American golden flower" or "evening sun". And today, with its unusually attractive inflorescences, it will decorate any garden, and beekeepers will appreciate it - after all, it is an excellent honey plant. Blooming from mid-summer to mid-autumn, Echinacea flowers attract many butterflies, bees and bumblebees to the garden. As a honey plant, the plant is valuable because it blooms at the end of summer, when the main honey plants have already faded. From one hectare of continuous crops of echinacea, 60-130 kg of honey can be obtained.

Only Echinacea purpurea has been well studied, it is widely used in medicine and is popular in ornamental gardening. The American Indians, knowing about the healing power of echinacea, cultivated it centuries ago and used it as a universal medicine for a variety of diseases.

Echinacea roots and herb contain essential oils, resins, phytosterols, carbohydrates, isobutylamides, fatty oil, and a variety of other substances. 7 groups of biologically active substances have been found in plants, which include polysaccharides, flavonoids, caffeic acid derivatives, essential lipids, alkylamides, vitamins and trace elements.

Experts recommend taking echinacea for any septic conditions, symptoms of blood poisoning, meningitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, burns, boils and purulent ulcers, gangrene, stomatitis, gum disease, candidiasis, psoriasis, eczema, inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system, postlercosis , gonorrhea, herpes, hemorrhoids.

As it turned out, echinacea not only stimulates antiviral and antibacterial immunity, but also directly, like antibiotics, causes the death of bacteria, viruses and some fungi. It is especially effective to use echinacea during epidemics, as it helps the body to cope with viral diseases. Echinacea extracts inhibit the growth and reproduction of streptococcus, staphylococcus, Escherichia coli. The preparations of this plant are effective in the treatment of prostatitis, gynecological disorders, various wound processes (trophic ulcers, osteomyelitis). Juice from fresh inflorescences accelerates blood clotting. In general, the remedy is recognized as non-toxic, but in some cases it is not recommended to take echinacea - during pregnancy and lactation, with tuberculosis, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, collagenosis.

The Australian green tree frog is a species of tree frog native to Australia and New Guinea.

Larger than most Australian frogs, the Australian green tree frog reaches 10 cm or more in length. Its average lifespan in captivity, about 16 years, is long compared with most frogs.

Green tree frogs are little troubled by the presence of humans and often live in close association with them. They sometimes stray inside houses and are found in such places as sinks and toilets. They can also be found on outside windowsills at night, eating insects attracted to the light, and they may gather under outdoor lighting for the same reason. They sometimes occupy tanks (cisterns), downpipes (downspouts), and gutters, as these have high humidity and are usually cooler than the external environment. They may be drawn to the downpipes and tanks during the mating season because the fixtures amplify their calls.

Due to its appearance and behavioural traits, the green tree frog is a popular exotic pet throughout the world. The skin secretions of the frog have antibacterial and antiviral properties that may prove useful in pharmaceutical preparations and which have rendered it relatively immune to the population declines being experienced by many species of amphibian. (Wikipedia)

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This was the only frog we saw in Australia. He came to bid us farewell as we packed up the bus to return to Darwin, before heading onto Cairns. He is clinging to the side of our cabin, just above a rain collection tank.

Pine Creek, Northern Territory, Australia. October 2022.

Eagle-Eye Tours - Tropical Australia.

Talinum Frutosum, popularly known for many names in Brazil, among them Fat Mary, Cow's tongue, among others, is a cosmopolitan herb from the tropical regions of America long introduced in Africa, where it is considered native.

Although ruderal, the frutosum talinum is considered an ornamental plant due to the strong green color of its leaves contrasting with the mimosas pink flowers, sprinkling vases and gardens. It is also used in homemade medicine for the treatment of diabetes, measles and constipation, being very effective in care for wounds, eczema and healing due to its high mucilage content with emollient properties. It also has hepato-protective, nephro-protective, antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Although it is a long time used as food in African countries, where it was introduced, here in Brazil is considered a non-conventional alimentary plant.

Die Bach-Nelkenwurz ist in Flachmooren, Auen zu finden, aber auch in der Uferzone von Teichen und Bächen.

Die Bach-Nelkenwurz wird 20 bis 60 Zentimeter hoch und von April bis Juni mehrere nickende Blüten trägt. Bei uns gibt es nur zwei Nelkenwurze, neben Geum rivale noch Geum urbanum, die Echte Nelkenwurz.Die Wurzeln Geum-Arten enthalten das ätherische Öl Eugenol, daher der Name Nelkenwurz.

In früherer Zeit wurden die getrockneten Wurzeln in der Küche als günstig verfügbarer, weil heimischer Nelkenersatz verwendet. Junge Blätter können als Mischgemüse und Salat verwendet werden.

Neben Eugenol enthält die Wurzel Glykoside, Triterpene und Flavonoide. Sie wirkt antibakteriell, schweißtreibend, entzündungshemmend und adstringierend (zusammenziehend). Für die pharmakologische Droge werden Rhizome und Wurzeln der Nelkenwurz verwendet.

Blume des Jahtres 2007. Sie steht inzwischen in mehreren Bundesländern ( Deutschland) auf den regionalen Roten Listen.

Geum rivale is found in fens, floodplains, but also in the riparian zone of ponds and streams.

The brook clovewort grows 20 to 60 centimeters high and from April to June it bears several nodding flowers. In our country there are only two clove roots, besides Geum rivale there is Geum urbanum, the true clove root.The roots Geum species contain the essential oil eugenol, hence the name clove root.

In earlier times, the dried roots were used in cooking as a cheaply available, because native clove substitute. Young leaves can be used as a mixed vegetable and salad.

Besides eugenol, the root contains glycosides, triterpenes and flavonoids. It has antibacterial, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory and astringent (astringent) effects. Rhizomes and roots of clove root are used for the pharmacological drug.

Flower of the Year 2007, it is now on the regional red lists in several states (Germany).

Nicht nur als Zierpflanze, sondern auch als Heilpflanze bekannt.

Es gibt mehr als 25 bekannte Lavendelarten.

Verwendung finden wir:

in der Küche - junge Blätter für Eintöpfe, Fleisch, Suppen etc.

in der Kosmetik - der Parfümerie geschätzte Pflanzengattung

in der Medizin - Auszüge aus Lavendelblüten haben beruhigende Wirkung, Minderung bei Gallen und Magen-Darm Beschwerden,

antibakterielle Eigenschaften, in der Balneotherapie.

Not only known as an ornamental plant, but also as a medicinal plant.

There are more than 25 known species of lavender.

We find use:

in the kitchen - young leaves for stews, meat, soups etc.

in cosmetics - a genus of plants valued in perfumery

in medicine - extracts from lavender flowers have a calming effect, reduce gallbladder and gastrointestinal complaints, antibacterial properties, in balneotherapy.

Medinilla speciosa is a perennial epiphytic plant in the genus Medinilla of the family Melastomataceae. Medinilla speciosa reaches on average a height of 45–60 centimetres (18–24 in). This evergreen shrub has woody branched stems and opposite leathery green leaves (up to 20 centimetres (7.9 in) long and 15 centimetres (5.9 in)wide, with prominent veins. The dainty small flowers are bright pink-colored and are produced in large panicles on pendant reddish stems. The flowering period extends from early Summer to Fall. When the blooming is finished for about a month remains a raceme of showy berries, pending that the plant reflowers. These rounded fruits are at first pink and purple-blue when ripe (hence the common name of Showy Asian Grapes. The plant is utilized as a traditional medicine, by boiling, brewing, or consuming it directly. The fruits are consumed by pregnant women as health supplement and also used as diarrhea, mouth sores, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antibacterial treatment. This plant occurs naturally in Borneo, Java and Philippines. In Borneo, the plant can be found at the Kinabalu in the Malaysian part of the island. Its distribution includes peninsular Malaysia (Penang, Perak, Pahang, Selangor), Java, Sumatra, Lesser Sunda Isl. (Sumbawa, Lombok), Sulawesi, Moluccas and Borneo. 32324

Undergrowth of the forest in Wadano, Hakuba. The bamboo grass in the photo is supposed to be Kumaizasa (Sasa senanensis). Senanensis probably derives from Shinano, old name of the Nagano prefecture.

It is a species different from the bamboo grass in the Tsugaike marshes (Chishimazasa, Sasa kurilensis) but the same as the one in Happoone. It usually occurs in lower altitude areas than Chishimazasa.

Sasa or bamboo grass has been used to wrap foods as it has, or is believed to have, an antibacterial effect.

Ruprechts-Storchschnabel

Weitverbreitete, sehr schattenverträgliche zarte pflanze, die ich zwischen den Feuersteinen entdeckt habe.Die Pflanze riecht beim Zerreiben leicht widerlich, wie nach zerquetschte Wanze.( sagt man)

Das Wissen um seine Wirksamkeit ist schon sehr alt, die Kelten und Germanen kannten und nutzten diese Pflanze ebenfalls, für Tier und Mensch übrigens. Ihren heutigen Namen Ruprechtskraut soll die Pflanze jedoch dem heiligen -Ruprecht verdanken, Rupert oder Robert von Salzburg (um 660 – um 718), der dort Erzbischof war und seine Fisteln und Geschwüre mit Storchenschnabel geheilt haben soll.

Sie wirkt zusammenziehend, blutstillend, wundheilend, antibakteriell und antiviral, entgiftend, entzündungshemmend, gemütserhellend und fröhlich stimmend, sie soll Herz erfreuen und fröhlich machen. Mir gefallen am besten die letzten vier Wirkungen.

Widespread, very shade-tolerant tender plant that I discovered between the flints. The plant smells slightly disgusting when crushed, like a crushed bug. (They say)

The knowledge of its effectiveness is very old, the Celts and Germans also knew and used this plant, for animals and humans by the way. However, the plant is said to owe its current name Ruprechtskraut to Saint Ruprecht, Rupert or Robert von Salzburg (around 660 – around 718), who was archbishop there and is said to have healed his fistulas and ulcers with Roberts geranium.

It has an astringent, haemostatic, wound-healing, antibacterial and antiviral, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, mood-enhancing and cheerful effect, it should please the heart and make you happy. I like the last four effects best.

Comment plus simplement réduire cette époque à une simple fenêtre ?

Oh... Vous me direz qu'il y a certainement mieux, plus simple et plus exact.

Mais en voici une facette, en tout cas. Vue depuis ma petite lorgnette. :-))

Taraxacum officinale, the dandelion or common dandelion, is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant of the dandelion genus in the family Asteraceae (syn. Compositae). The common dandelion is well known for its yellow flower heads that turn into round balls of many silver-tufted fruits that disperse in the wind. These balls are usually called "clocks" in both British and American English. The name "blowball" is also used.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a plant often regarded as a weed but one that may offer health benefits by acting as a diuretic ("water pill") or potentially boosting the immune system to help fight infections. It is also said to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.1

Naturopaths and other alternative practitioners often contend that dandelion can help treat a wide range of medical conditions—including arthritis, liver disease, diabetes, obesity, and even cancer—although there is little scientific evidence to support the claims.

Dandelion comes in many different forms. Its greens can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also available in supplement form as tablets, capsules, tinctures, or liquid extracts.

Polygala myrtifolia is an evergreen 2-4m tall South African shrub or small tree. The attractive mauve sweetpea-like flowers, which close at night, may also be pink, crimson or white, and have a characteristic brush-like tuft protruding from the keel.

The species is noted for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. The University of KwaZulu Natal found that aqueous extracts of P. myrtifolia proved effective against Candida albicans.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygala_myrtifolia

Canon EOS 6D - f/9 - 1/25 sec - 100 mm - ISO 640

- for challenge Flickr group: Macro Mondays,

theme: Condiment

- Nutmeg is the spice made from the seed of the fragrant nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) tree.

The spice has a distinctive pungent fragrance and a warm slightly sweet taste; it is used to flavour many kinds of baked goods, confections, puddings, potatoes, meats, sausages, sauces, vegetables, and such beverages as eggnog.

The seeds are dried gradually in the sun over a period of six to eight weeks. During this time the nutmeg shrinks away from its hard seed coat until the kernels rattle in their shells when shaken. The shell is then broken with a wooden club and the nutmegs are picked out.

Dried nutmegs are grayish brown ovals with furrowed surfaces. The nutmegs are roughly egg-shaped, about 20.5–30 mm (0.81–1.18 in) long and 15–18 mm (0.59–0.71 in) wide, weighing 5–10 g (0.18–0.35 oz) dried.

-And... to read with some reserves:

Nutmeg powder has a number of health benefits. Not only is nutmeg a common spice made from the kernel of an exotic fruit, but it also has antibacterial properties and contains ingredients that can help improve memory, benefit the heart, relax muscles and aid with digestion.

However, nutmeg powder in excessive doses may cause an acute psychiatric disorders and hallucinations.

13/52: The weekly/monthly challenge - Knobs and handles

This is one of my kitchen drawer handles. Like handles across the globe, it's being wiped within an inch of its life with antibacterial!

I hope you are all holding up okay and keeping safe from this wretched virus.

The Australian green tree frog (Ranoidea caerulea), also known as simply green tree frog in Australia, White's tree frog, or dumpy tree frog, is a species of tree frog native to Australia and New Guinea, with introduced populations in the United States and New Zealand, though the latter is believed to have died out. It is morphologically similar to some other members of its genus, particularly the magnificent tree frog (R. splendida) and the white-lipped tree frog (R. infrafrenata). Larger than most Australian frogs, the Australian green tree frog reaches 10 cm or more in length. Its average lifespan in captivity, about 16 years, is long compared with most frogs. Docile and well suited to living near human dwellings, Australian green tree frogs are often found on window sills or inside houses, eating insects drawn by the light. The green tree frog screams when it is in danger to scare off its foe, and squeaks when it is touched. Due to its appearance and behavioural traits, the green tree frog is a popular exotic pet throughout the world. The skin secretions of the frog have antibacterial and antiviral properties that may prove useful in pharmaceutical preparations and which have rendered it relatively immune to the population declines being experienced by many species of amphibian. It is a common species and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being "least concern". 15331

We have one little Manuka bush in our South Wales garden, not enough to make honey but still enjoyed by us and the bees. Manuka honey has antibacterial and antiviral properties. Good for sore throats, chest infections and wounds

Faire la manche est une activité aussi vieille que les cités humaines.

Mais même cette activité est impactée par le COVID...

Signe des temps...

Toutefois, il s'agit ici du gel hydroalcoolique de la boulangerie à côté, et non celui de ce personnage.

Laissons-le profiter de sa clope cependant.

La vie est rarement un long fleuve tranquille...

I love the dreamy inner world of this delicious rose flower. It seems to pull me into its starry center as I try to pass it by. I'm captivated by the way the morning light creates translucent pink highlights, the rosy petals and golden connective holes. Here is a close up of the very center. www.flickr.com/photos/jungle_mama/4454252899/

A woody, evergreen shrub with vigorous growth, Allamanda may reach a free-standing height of 6 feet or more. The leathery leaves are lancelike, pointed, and may be opposite or in whorls of three or four. The large trumpet-shaped flowers may be yellow, white, purple, pink or orange. Their scent is delicate and fruity.

In the wild, Allamanda grows along riverbanks and open, sunny areas with adequate rainfall and perpetually moist substrate. The plants do not tolerate shade, salty or alkaline soils; they are highly sensitive to frost. Allamanda are otherwise undemanding and in appropriate conditions will grow rapidly, from 3 to 9 feet annually. The seed capsules are oval and prickly; cultivated forms rarely produce seeds, but Allamanda are easily propagated from cuttings. Discarded cuttings are quick to take root.

Allamanda have become naturalized throughout the tropics; they may be seen in roadside ditches, abandoned yards and dumps. As a controlling measure, cutting is ineffecive with Allamanda and will lead to vigorous coppicing ( reshooting from the stump or roots). Because of its fast growth, Allamanda has been introduced widely as a groundcover, for hedges and screens.

Yellow Allamanda cathartica is notable for its medicinal properties: all parts of the plant contain allamandin, a toxic iridoid lactone. The leaves, roots and flowers may be used in the preparation of a powerful cathartic. The milky sap is also known to possess antibacterial and possibly anticancer properties. Gardeners exposed to the sap will develop rashes, itc, and blisters.

Allamanda is named after Dr. Frederich Allamanda (1735-1803), a Swiss botanist of the late 18th century.

Allamanda Cherries Jubilee, Apocynaceae

www.susanfordcollins.com

shot by KHWD in the sunshine in my backgarden

Can't find the label for its name, so will use PlantNet app to discover later... Now done its a Damask rose and I do wish Flickr had "smell-o-vision" #smile

The deep red Damask rose is a stunning variety of Rosa × damascena, known for its intense fragrance and rich historical significance. This rose has been cherished for centuries, particularly for its use in perfumery, culinary arts, and medicinal applications.

Characteristics

- Color: Deep red, though Damask roses also appear in shades of pink and white.

- Fragrance: A sweet, honey-like scent with spicy and cognac notes, making it a favorite in perfumes.

- Growth Habit: A vigorous shrub, reaching up to 2 meters tall, with arching, prickly stems and dark green leaves.

- Flowering: Blooms mostly in summer, with some varieties offering a slight repeat in autumn.

Cultivation & Care

- Soil: Prefers fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.

- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun or partial shade.

- Propagation: Can be propagated through cuttings, division, layering, or grafting.

- Lifespan: Can live up to 50 years if properly cared for.

Uses & Symbolism

- Perfumery: The essential oils extracted from Damask roses are highly prized.

- Culinary: The buds are used in tea, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisine.

- Medicinal Properties: Known for antibacterial and antioxidant benefits, with links to alternative treatments for HIV and diabetes.

- Symbolism: Represents love and purity, making it a popular choice for romantic gestures.

Would you like tips on photographing these exquisite roses? I imagine their deep red hues would make for some dramatic compositions! As you can see that's a huge thumbs up from me

A dense, mid-sized, evergreen shrub with narrow, dark-green leaves. From late spring to summer it bears deep-red, fully double flowers very freely and stunningly beautiful . The honey produced by bees that forage in the blooms is known as one of the most potent antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory honeys in existence.

#MacroMondays #TheBlues

Antibacterial soap dispenser.

Something common but I had no much time to think for this week’s theme.

foamy antibacterial soap for Smile on Saturday - HSoS!

I believe in science and evidence informed healthcare and that the future looks bright,

#FlickrFriday

#Believe

Pharmacological research has shown that the essential oils and extracts from D. viscosa (yellow fleabane) possess a variety of biological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, analgesic, and antioxidant properties.

Lamb's Ear or Stachys byzantina is in the mint family used by many as an antibacterial dressing for wounds.

The power of Manuka honey lies in its unique chemical composition. It contains high levels of methylglyoxal (MGO), an organic compound with powerful antibacterial properties. This active ingredient is absent (or barely present) in other types of honey.

Travelling to the "Weeping Island" of Natural Treasures & Celestial Bodies ... :

*The Aegean island of Chios is home to one of the most treasured and rare natural products in the world.You have to travel to the south of the island to collect Mastic tears and to witness the miracle of the weeping,evergreen, mastic tree, a phenomenon known Only to this Part of the World.

* History of mastic :

A leaf fossil from a mastic tree has been found dating six million years.Mastic has been known since ancient times.We find the first references to it in Herodotos (5th century BC). Some ancient authors who mention the properties of mastic are Dioskourides, Theophrastus, Galenos, Hippocrates, Apollodorus, Plinius, and Ermolaus.There is also evedence that Mastic was cultivated and exploited during the Hellenistic period.

* When Christopher Columbus visited the island in the 15th century,mastic had already become the trademark of Chios.He believed that If the value of spices was calculated by their weight in silver,the value of mastic should be calculated by its weight in gold.From ancient times mastic has been used as a natural medicine.Nowadays,it's widely used in food industry,cosmetics and in the pharmaceutical industry for the therapy of stomach ulcer and general stomach disorders. Traditionally mastic is taken as medicine for diabetes, cholesterol and any kind of stomach problems as it contains antioxidants and has antibacterial properties.Scientists recently discovered that when administrated even in small doses it decreases levels of total serum cholesterol, LDL,total cholesterol/HDL ratio.

*Within the European Union, mastic production in Chios is granted protected designation of origin.

* Not a Panacea,but it's Good for You,my friends ...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tdYxu_3fs0

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGCMXBIFdcU

PS:The word mastic derives from the Greek verb, μαστιχειν = to gnash the teeth,chew,which is the source of the English word masticate.

♥ Many Thanks Flickr Friends for all your comments & pink stars ♥

Numerous studies have shown that nigella has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-mycotic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-cancer, anti-viral, antihistamine properties, making it a potential remedy against certain diseases.

Pose de nouveaux égouts en matière synthétique.

Le revêtement extérieur est granuleux et constitué de sable aggloméré fabriqué en Arabie Saoudite.

L'intérieur est lisse et pourvu d'une surface antibactérienne et l'eau s'écoule sans faire d'agglomérats.

Installation of new sewers made of synthetic material.

The outer coating is granular and consists of agglomerated sand manufactured in Saudi Arabia.

The interior is smooth and has an antibacterial surface and the water flows without agglomerates.

A carnivorous plant native to my area. It grows flat to the ground & does not make such an appealing photo from above. I got down low to capture what was going on within those sticky petals. You can see some very small winged insects in the process of being dissolved. Some of these plants have thrown up flower stalks, which I will try to photograph in a week.

Drosera erythrorhiza, red-ink sundew. Boon was the name of the red bulb of this species that was consumed by Noongars in south-western Australia. Sundews, including this species, are also a rich source of bioactive compounds, which are used as a mechanism for defence. These compounds possess a broad spectrum of biological activities such as antiparasitic, antibacterial, insecticidal, fungicidal, anti-inflammatory and anti-fever activities. Naphtho-quinones are one of the most studied bioactive compounds, which inhibit the growth of proliferative cells and microbes.

References:

museum.wa.gov.au/.../food.../accessible-version

Devi S.P., Kumaria S., Rao S.R. & Tandon P. (2016) Carnivorous plants as a source of potent bioactive compound: naphthoquinones. Tropical Plant Biology, 1-13; DOI 10.1007/s12042-016-9177-0

I work in a public environment so hand washing is critical to keeping those germs at bay.

Macro Mondays theme of Staying Healthy.

Research has shown that manuka honey has more antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties than regular honey. The antibacterial properties of manuka honey make it helpful in treating wounds, burns, coughs, and colds. Manuka honey has a bitter flavor and a strong smell, while regular honey is sweet.

Yes, honey does offer several potential health benefits. It's a source of antioxidants and can act as a natural cough suppressant, wound healer, and may even help with digestive issues and oral health. Honey's antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties also contribute to its potential health-promoting effects.

However, honey itself is another form of sugar, and it should be consumed only in moderation.

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Expired Foma Retrobrom Sp 151 Special 5x7in.

Spritzed with antibacterial all-purpose cleaner.

Mycena leaiana (orange mycena) is a small, bright orange mushroom that grows in dense clusters on decaying hardwood in eastern and central North America, with a variant also found in Australasia. It is a saprophyte, meaning it feeds on and decomposes wood. It produces a vivid pigment called leainafulvene, which has antibacterial and cytotoxic properties.

Though not known to be poisonous, it is considered inedible due to its small size, rubbery texture and staining properties.

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To help improve the health of London pigeons and reduce the risk of diseases to Londoners, new specially designed bubble baths containing an antibacterial formulae have been installed along popular tourist spots like South Bank.

I missed it made Explore so a big thank you to everyone

White Carnations.

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Expired Kodak Bromide WSG.2D 8x10.

Spritzed with antibacterial all-purpose cleaner

Yerba Mansa has been used for centuries for poorly healing infections of the mouth, such as gum, mouth and throat sores; intestinal problems such as stomach and duodendal ulcers; urinary tract infections; and is useful for arthritis because it stimulates the excretion of uric acid and has an anti-inflammatory effect. It is anti bacterial and antifungal, so it is useful for skin infections also. The roots are gathered in the fall and winter, when the foliage has died back. Wash them well and allow to dry whole for several weeks, then slice into sections and allow it to finish drying. When totally dry (take care not to allow them to mold), grind to powder to mix with water for tea or antiseptic washes. Available in capsule form. From: www.angelfire.com/art/nativeherb/yerbamansa.html

Theme - Saftey

Anti-bacterial Hand Gel kills 99.9% of germs :))

Pika are a real passion for me. These mighty mights of the alpine world fascinate me to no end. They are adorable, tenacious, fast as lightning, tiny, and the hardest little workers I know. They spend all of the summer gathering various tundra grasses, wild flowers and plants to store under the rocks and boulders for their winter survival. They gather these items in particular orders that only they understand. Many of the plants serve as antibacterial protection for the food stashes. I have spent countless hours photographing and enjoying their antics. Many more images to follow.

A natural antibacterial, antioxidant, wound healing and great for digestion, nature's gift. Come over and help me extract honey from my bees!

Food Credit:

Kraftwork - Nectar honey Collection

Modern studies suggest mushrooms can be useful for antibacterial, anti-inflammatories and antioxidants. While also helping to reduce blood pressure, moderate blood sugar, reduce cholesterol, enhance the immune system, reduce stress and help in fighting many types of cancer.

A single Portabella mushroom can contain more potassium than a banana.

Mushrooms are made up of around 90% water.

The mushroom is used in many cuisines throughout the world and it is known as the "meat" of the vegetable world.

Pika are a real passion for me. These mighty mights of the alpine world fascinate me to no end. They are adorable, tenacious, fast as lightning, tiny, and the hardest little workers I know. They spend all of the summer gathering various tundra grasses, wild flowers and plants to store under the rocks and boulders for their winter survival. They gather these items in particular orders that only they understand. Many of the plants serve as antibacterial protection for the food stashes. I have spent countless hours photographing and enjoying their antics. Many more images to follow.

Lots of cleaning going on - must be using an antibacterial gel after visiting the last doggy-doo :-)

Das Liliengewächs Bulbine frutescens ist auch unter Katzenschwanzpflanze bekannt. Sie hat den witzigen Beinamen „Brenngeleepflanze“, da aus Ihren Blättern beim durchschneiden ein geleeartiger Saft austritt, der als Heilsalbe verwendet werden kann..Das antibakterielle Gel kann ähnlich wie Aloe verwendet werden, also bei Sonnenbrand, Wunden, Hautausschlägen und Insektenstichen. Im Sommer ruht die Pflanze überwiegend, im Frühjahr blüht sie und im Herbst erneut, allerdings etwas schwächer.

The lily plant Bulbine frutescens is also known as wild kopieva. It has the funny nickname "stinging jelly plant" because when you cut its leaves, a jelly-like juice comes out, which can be used as a healing ointment. The antibacterial gel can be used in a similar way to aloe, i.e. for sunburn, wounds, rashes and insect bites. The plant is mostly dormant in summer, blooming in the spring, and then again in autumn although somewhat less.

(Wikipedia)

Kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi) is a mall tree growing 5 to 12 meters high. Leaves are pinnate, 20-60 cm long, with hairy rachis and leaflets. Leaflets are opposite, 10 to 17 pairs, oblong, 5 to 10 cm in length. Flowers, about 1.5 cm long, and slightly fragrant. Fruit, green and edible, about 4 cm long, subcylindric with 5 obscure, broad, rounded, longitudinal lobes.

In Malaysia, it is called belimbing asam; in Indonesia, it is belimbing besu; in Thailand, it is taling pling, or kaling pring. To the French it is carambolier bilimbi, or cornichon des Indes. Filipinos generally call it kamias but there are about a dozen other native names.

Origin and Distribution – Perhaps a native of the Moluccas, the bilimbi is cultivated throughout Indonesia; is cultivated and semi-wild everywhere in the Philippines; is much grown in Ceylon and Burma. It is very common in Thailand, Malaya and Singapore; frequent in gardens across the plains of India, and has run wild in all the warmest areas of that country.

Varieties – Kamias are all much the same wherever they are grown, but P.J. Wester reported that a form with sweet fruits had been discovered in the Philippines.

Climate – Kamias is a tropical species, it needs protection from cold and wind. Ideally, rainfall should be rather evenly distributed throughout most of the year but there should be a 2- to 3-month dry season. The tree makes slow growth in shady or semi-shady situations. It should be in full sun.

Soil – While kamias does best in rich, moist, but well-drained soil, it grows and fruits quite well on sand or limestone.

Propagation – Most efforts at grafting and budding have not been rewarding, though Wester had success in shield-budding, utilizing non-petioled, ripe, brown budwood cut 1 1/2 to 2 in (3.8-5 cm) long. Air-layering has been practiced in Indonesia for many years. However, the tree is more widely grown from seed. Kamias trees are vigorous and receive no special horticultural attention. It has been suggested that they would respond well to whatever cultural treatment.

Harvesting and Keeping Quality – The fruits are picked by hand, singly or in clusters. They need gentle handling because of the thin skin. They cannot be kept on hand for more than a few days.

Parts utilized – Whole plant.

Properties – Considered antibacterial, astringent, antiscorbutic, febrifuge, antidiabetic, stomachic, refrigerant.

Season, Harvesting and Keeping Quality – The tree begins to flower about February and then blooms

“On the forest floor, Candlesnuff Fungus burns without flame — a patient worker transforming wood back into soil.”

Stem height: 1-6cm (0.39 - 2.36in) - very tiny delicate fungi

Its white powdery tips look like the glowing wick of a candle that’s just been snuffed out, hence the name. The white dust is actually asexual spores (conidia) that help the fungus reproduce. They start white and fuzzy, becoming black and hard (carbon-like) with age. They often appear in clusters, looking like tiny burnt matchsticks sprouting from wood.

Candlesnuff Fungi may be tiny, but they are key decomposers, helping maintain the forest’s nutrient cycle. It’s a saprotrophic fungus, meaning it breaks down dead wood, returning nutrients to the forest soil. A vital part of the ecosystem, it often appears after other fungi have already started decomposing the wood, then finishing the process. This species also contains unique secondary metabolites which are being studied for antibacterial and antifungal properties.