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Fungi of beechwood: The trio of Common Puffballs (Lycoperdon perlatum). These are the most common and widespread puffball species as indicated in ‘Common’ in the name and in the scientific epithet “ perlatum” (meaning “widespread” in Latin). The genus name, Lycoperdum, on the other hand, derived from Greek words: “lycos” for ‘wolf’ and “perdon” for ‘flatulence’. I let you to put the two words together… Yet, many of Lycoperdum puffballs do not have a distinctive smell when young (including this species). Possibly they smell differently when discharged pores, but who would like to breath in a cloud of spores to tell the difference. As many other puffballs (not to be confused with earthball fungi from genus Scleroderma that may look similar), Common puffballs are edible when young and have white flesh throughout when cut in half. Lansdown, Bath, BANES, England, U.K.
…it is not what you might think,.. of Stump puffballs in impressive numbers.
Stump puffballs (previously Lycoperdon pyriforme, but recently, mycologists moved it to separate genus Apioperdon; with A. pyriforme being a proud single species in this new genus). These fungi colonise rotten stumps or fallen branches in large swarms. They are common and widespread, though this is the first time I saw them. They are more pear-shaped that other Lycoperdon species hence also called the Pear-shaped puffball signified by the Latin word “pyriforme”. The genus name, Lycoperdum in Greek means “ wolf’s flatulence”. Interestingly, these puffballs do have an unpleasant gaseous odour while other Lycoperdon species do not smell much. May be this is where the genus name came from originally. I didn’t try to smell this lot to tell the tale; may be next time. If one not put away by the smell, these fungi as many other puffballs (not to be confused with earthball fungi from genus Scleroderma that may look similar) are edible when young and have white flesh throughout when cut in half. Old Arboretum, Westonbirt near Tetbury, South Gloucestershire, England, UK
"Burger and fries, burger and fries,
You hang on my gut and my butt and my thighs!
I'd stop your consumption if I really were wise!
How I just hate to love you, burgers and fries!
Chili and beer, chili and beer,
A natural disaster as you pass from my rear!
When I choose you for dinner, my friends won't come near!
Oh you've ruined my social life, chili and beer!
Well...I don't give a damn about my growing size…
If you don't like my looks just close your damn eyes!
Put a clamp on your nose when the flatulence flies;
Tonight, it's chili and beer AND burgers and fries!"
- Rahad C. Daughtrey, Burgers and Fries
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To elicit reactions from animals, I just bought a small electronic noisemaking device, which makes various sound effects at the press of a button. I tested it out today on Charlie, my aunt's dog. It was a big success! In this shot, I used the sound of flatulence.
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Blessed Thistle is a medicinal plant, is used in folk medicine for digestive problems such as gas, constipation, and stomach upset. This herb acts as an appetite stimulant and digestive aid. The entire plant is edible. The herb contains B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron and manganese. Today Blessed Thistle is used to treat digestive problems. It also cleanses the blood, improves circulation, and strengthens the heart. Blessed Thistle increases the appetite and stomach secretions, and works to heal liver and gallbladder diseases. It is also used for menopause and menstrual cramps, and can aid in increasing milk flow in nursing mothers. Blessed Thistle also works well in treating anorexia, indigestion, flatulence and colic. It can relieve headaches caused by a sluggish liver, lethargy and irritability and is used for reducing diarrhea. Blessed Thistle is known to alleviate inflammation and stop bleeding and cuts
Another trip down memory lane, this time to Pearl Beach in 2010 when I was just starting in photography.
Those "scallops" are made by the tide and waves. If you look large you may notice:
1 bald man swimming
2 people growing skin cancer, I mean sunbathing
2 people standing/sitting discussing life, the universe and everything. And 42 of course.
1 man with a backpack walking fast trying to lose his wife because she walks far too slow.
1 wife trying to catch up to her husband who she believes is walking much to quickly on a hot day like this. Just wait till she catches up to him, he will know it then
1 socially responsible person maintaining their 50 metres from everyone else. Either that or their flatulence problem necessitates distance
1 turtle riding a giraffe
I put that last one in to see if you were still awake. They are there, you just can't actually see them, they are off to the right of the screen, behind the dancing elephant in the tutu ;)
Cheers all
I recently purchased a small noise effect box, which has twenty buttons that I can press to make various sounds, from clapping to flatulence. It gets great expressions from dogs, but I need to remember to hold it close to the camera. Lula was very perplexed! She's a farm volunteer's dog.
Press L to enlarge, rather than clicking the + .
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) on her favourite perch (and mine), behind the CNC, Kelowna, BC.
Thanks to constructive criticism from Wayne Kennedy, a Floridian Flickr friend, I reworked the original shot posted last week. So you've seen this pose before; the adjustments to colour and framing make it a different photograph.... Although all comments are appreciated, honest criticism is always preferred. Flattery only leads to flatulence....
"There you are Merlin" says Father Christmas. "It's Christmas Eve, I wonder if you have found a solution to my dilemma. Since lumps of coal are no longer an environmentally friendly thing to put in the Naughty Children's stockings I hope you have got an alternative. Luckily I only ever have a few naughty children on my list but I do think they need to be given something."
"Myself and the elves did come up with something Father Christmas" says Merlin.
"Do tell" says Father Christmas.
"Well" says Merlin "earlier this year I was passing through the Elves dining hall and I noticed that some of them, especially the Naughty Elves suffer from smelly flatulence. I thought to myself that if we could just bag that we could put it in the naughty kids stockings. Luckily all the elves got on board with the project and we were able to capture the most gaseous samples and store them in these well sealed bags."
"Well done elves and Merlin" said Father Christmas "what a splendid idea and a lot lighter to carry then lumps of coal. Ho Ho Ho."
Two seconds before I could raise my camera and focus, they were both staring at me. My passenger in the seat beside me got that shot. Then the doe abruptly turned and began trotting away to safety. Her fawn, though, took one last look, I got off one frame, it seems to be giving me the razzberry (to all my non-North American friends, razzberry = US slang, "a noise to imitate flatulence"). In reality, I don't know what to make of that expression. But its mother is making a valid point: avoid cars, avoid humans, they are dangerous animals.
Photographed near Huff Lake, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission © 2019 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
dedicated to "the gas we pass", one of our favorite children's books. 'swammy beuller's day off' On Black
Brings back my memories of walking (yes, walking!) to school on cold winter mornings past the delicious aroma of the local bakery.
Taken some time ago with Nikon D90 / 50mm f1.8 and severely messed with in Photomatix and Lightroom until I felt I could smell those warm bread rolls...mind you, it could have been a touch of festive flatulence :D
"Blowing a raspberry, or making a Bronx cheer, is to make a noise similar to flatulence that may signify derision, real or feigned. It may also be used in childhood phonemic play, either solely by the child, or by adults towards a child to encourage imitation to the delight of both parties." It may also be used in Brown Bear cub play.
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Wild Turmeric (Curcuma aromatica) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae.
Wild tumeric is an aromatic and pretty ginger with stout underground rhizomes. Foliage dies down in late in autumn and the rhizomes remain dormant in winter. The inflorescence appears in early spring from the base of the rhizome. Flowers are pinkish white in color, with an orange lip. The stalk grows to about 8 to 10 inches tall, and is crowned with enlarged colored bracts tipped with pink. Leaves appear after the flowers. When in full growth the plants can reach a height of about 3ft tall. Leaves are broad and very decorative, elliptic, 3-4 ft long, and 20 cm wide, leaf-stalk being as long as the blade. Turmeric has a long tradition of use in the Chinese and Ayurvedic systems of medicine, particularly as an anti-inflammatory agent, and for the treatment of flatulence, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, hematuria, hemorrhage, and colic. Turmeric can also be applied topically in poultices to relieve pain and inflammation.
Korintje cinnamon is a variety of cassia cinnamon. Because the names cassia and cinnamon are used interchangeably, it is easy to confuse them. To make matters even more complicated, korintje cinnamon is sometimes called by other names as well. For example, it is sometimes called Padang cassia. The name refers to Cinnamomum burmannii, which is a close relative of the other forms of cassia as well as of true cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon). In fact, it is the variety with which most people in the U.S. are familiar. Korintje cinnamon is popular in commercial bakeries because of its low cost and because it is the flavor that most Americans expect. It is also known as Java or Indonesian cinnamon.
Much of the world’s korintje cinnamon is found in Western Sumatra, which is where it was first cultivated. It was first cultivated in the area around the city of Padang; specifically, the Kerinci Regency. Korintje is the Dutch word for Kerinci. The spice was cultivated by the Dutch during their colonial reign in Indonesia. This variety of cinnamon differs from Ceylon cinnamon as well as from cassia varieties in that it is harvested from higher altitudes. It is also harvested at a different time of year from the other varieties.
Korintje cinnamon is believed to be the variety of cassia referred to in China as kwei-shi. The name cassia is believed to have come from the kwei-shi name or from the name of India’s Khasi people.
In Hawaii, it is listed as an invasive species and a threat to more than a dozen local species.
Korintje cinnamon flavor profile
Korintje cinnamon is often rich in the essential oil that is responsible for its flavor, but the oil content can vary depending on the grade of the cinnamon. Korintje cinnamon comes in three grades: A, B, and C. While A grade cinnamon can have a more pungent flavor when compared to other forms of cinnamon, C grade can be somewhat bitter. The highest grade of korintje cinnamon is said to have a smooth, sweet taste with less of the pungent heat of other cassia varieties.
Health benefits of korintje cinnamon
The health benefits of korintje cinnamon are similar to those of other cassia varieties and are the result of beneficial compounds like:
Flavonoids: Korintje cinnamon contains flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol that are known to possess antioxidant properties.
Anthocyanins: Anthocyanins are pigments that give foods their color and can have major antioxidant benefits.
Borneol: Borneol is a terpene similar to camphor and is used medicinally to treat a variety of health conditions.
The constituents above and many others help to make korintje cinnamon effective for treating a range of health conditions, including the following:
High cholesterol: Research has shown that korintje cinnamon can help to lower the levels of various lipids such as LDL cholesterol.
High blood sugar: Korintje cinnamon along with other cassia varieties has been shown to lower blood glucose level as effectively as some older diabetes drugs.
Poor digestion: Korintje cinnamon may be used to treat gastrointestinal ailments like flatulence and diarrhea.
Note: Like other forms of cassia cinnamon, korintje cinnamon contains a large amount of coumarin. Coumarin has blood-thinning properties and can cause liver damage if you consume too much of it. Experts recommend consuming no more than a teaspoon of korintje cinnamon per day.
Common uses
Korintje cinnamon is used in most of the desserts and beverages in the US that require cinnamon. If you have had commercial cinnamon rolls or apple pie, you have probably had this variety of cinnamon.
Boisterous laughter and commotion summon the substitute teacher to the rear of the classroom. A student is laughing hysterically. She bends over to see if the child is alright and finds herself at ground zero of a concentrated parcel of necrotic flatulence. She nearly faints from asphyxiation. Score one for the oppressed students of the world!
(PS 208, 6th grade. Brooklyn, 1967).
People use the juniper berry to make medicine. Juniper is used for digestion problems including upset stomach, intestinal gas (flatulence), heartburn, bloating, and loss of appetite, as well as gastrointestinal (GI) infections and intestinal worms. It is also used for urinary tract infections (UTIs) and kidney and bladder stones. Other uses include treating snakebite, diabetes, and cancer.
……Each rosette of these tiny flowers is only about 1 - 1½ cm across so each little flower about a millimetre or so! What I liked about it are the tiny Alien like stamen that look a bit like eyes peering out! I add the leave of this to our salad leaves to add a bit of extra flavour. The plant probably originated in the Mediterranean but has a widespread use in alcoholic beverages and common recipes across the globe. Much of its use was also as an anti-inflammatory, skin conditioner, menstrual support, gastric balm and much more. Lovage is probably best known as a digestive aid, relieving flatulence and other stomach discomfort. In addition to helping digestion, lovage was commonly used to strengthen the heart and as a respiratory aid. It was also useful as a diuretic, to treat kidney stones and as a blood purifier. It was traditionally used to treat gout, rheumatism and skin problems. Alan:-)
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Plants for the throat
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___: In infusions and under medical supervision, all the parts of this plant have properties to strengthen the heart, increase the strength of the cardiac contractions and to fight angina pectoris.
___: The infusion of its flowers and also its fruit are very effective for the treatment of palpitations, hypertension and other nervous cardio circulatory ailments.
Plants for the arteries
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____: In mexico, and many other parts of the world, infusions of ____ and their young stems are used for bronchial colds and respiratory ailments. The oil from its seeds is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, as well as in vitamin E, A, and B. Therefore, it is particularly indicated for reducing the cholesterol levels in the blood, as well as for diabetes, kidneys and skin diseases.
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___: A decoction of ____ nuts or wood is indicated to fight varicose veins, hemorrhoids and the disorders of menopause, using it in decoctions. In sitz baths it also alleviates urination disorders, pertaining to the prostate syndrome, cystitis or urinary incontinence. Likewise, it can be highly advisable for cases of hemorrhoids.
____: The oil of this plant is recommended for oily skin and for cases of acne. A decoction of the bark of the young branches and the leaves is used as a medicine in the case of heavy legs, varicose veins, phlebitis, in tisanes, compresses, hip baths and friction massages.
Plants for the respiratory system
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Plants for the digestive system
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____: Infusions of its leaves and flowered tops have properties to calm pain, they are invigorating and aphrodisiacs. It is recommended in cases of dyspepsia, intestinal wind, digestive spasms and colic, gastric atonia, hepatitis and physical exhaustion.
Plants for the stomach
____: The juice from this plants leaves heals peptic ulcers. Poultices of the leaves heal skin ulcers. It also improves acne.
____: The whole plant in infusions, mouth rinses and cleansing's help digestion increasing the gastric juices, it fights bad breath, it expulses intestinal parasites and calms menstrual pains.
Plants for the intestine
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Plants for the anus and the rectum
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____: It improves hemorrhoids taking a sitz bath with the decoction of the leaves and young buds, which also decreases the desire to smoke when chewed slowly. Also in poultices it is very useful to heal wounds, ulcers and boils.
Plants for the male sexual organ
____: The seeds reduce inflammation of the bladder and the prostate and expel intestinal parasites. The pulp of baked or boiled ____ is ideal for those suffering from digestive problems and kidney ailments.
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____: infusions of the leaves are very useful in slimming diets due to its diuretic, depurative and anti cholesterol action.
____: It fights obesity and cellulite. Its algae have the property of removing the appetite and it is a gentle laxative.
Plants for the locomotive system
____: Poultices of fresh leaves alleviate rheumatic pain and inflammatory of the joints.
____: In infusions, essences, baths, frictions massages, fomentations and compresses it has invigorating properties for exhaustion, kidney colic, and rheumatism.
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____: The leaves and flowers in infusions or oil are an excellent remedy for burns, it moderates the inflammatory reaction, it has a local anesthetic effect, digestive, balancer of the nervous system and antidepressant.
Plants for infectious diseases
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El bicarbonat sòdic es un anti-àcid i combateix les flatulències. Combateix l'acidesa provocada pel reflux gastro-esofàgic a causa del àcid clorhídric que puja per l'esòfag des de l'estómac. El bicarbonat sòdic neutralitza l'àcid transformant-lo en clorur de sodi. L'alleujament és immediat.
A més a més, el bicarbonat també es pot utilitzar en la reposteria i fa l'efecte del llevat.
Just returned from one of the busiest and most enjoyable wildlife shoots in Scotland with my good friend Peter Spencer. Three full-on days in various locations and to say we were privileged to be in the presence of some of the most beautiful wildlife in the world is an understatement. The bonus being that we were able to photograph it in what was an absolute manic period of rain, sunshine, heat, water, mud, sleep deprivation, wit and flatulence from Peter and poor diet……..priceless!
This is my first image, of, in the words of Chris Packham is ‘not only the finest bird on earth but the greatest bird on earth as an individual’. Meet…… Mad Max.
Sorry about all the blurb I was just going to call this image ‘Wasp - Vespula vulgaris’ – Photo-bombed by a Sparrowhawk – Accipiter nisus, but thought that might be disrespectful to the greatest bird on earth as an individual - aka Mad Max.
See the Springwatch video here - Same bird : www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPC2PDrfCjY&feature=youtu.be
Thanks for looking…lots more to come…hope I don’t bore you death with them all.
Why Are People Embarrassed By Flatulence?
Flatulence, or passing gas, is a natural bodily function that occurs when the digestive system breaks down food and produces gas as a byproduct. Despite being a natural process, many people feel embarrassed or ashamed when they pass gas in public or around others.
One reason people might feel embarrassed by flatulence is due to social norms and expectations around bodily functions. In many cultures, passing gas is considered impolite and rude, and people may view it as a sign of poor manners or lack of self-control. Additionally, flatulence can be associated with unpleasant smells, which can further add to feelings of embarrassment and discomfort.
Another reason people may feel embarrassed by flatulence is due to personal beliefs or insecurities. Some people may feel ashamed of their bodily functions or believe that passing gas is dirty or inappropriate. Others may be worried about being judged or ridiculed by others for their flatulence.
In some cases, medical conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or lactose intolerance can cause excessive flatulence, which can be embarrassing and disruptive to daily life. In these situations, seeking medical advice and treatment may help alleviate the symptoms and reduce feelings of embarrassment.
Overall, the embarrassment surrounding flatulence is often a result of social and cultural norms, personal beliefs and insecurities, and the potential for unpleasant smells. However, it's important to remember that passing gas is a normal and natural bodily function, and there's no need to feel ashamed or embarrassed about it.
At the end of the day to most of us it's just funny.
( I am fairly certain it was him).
Explore #372
It wasn't me...
This is not a captive seal in a santuary or zoo.
Is it a harbour seal? Quite literally this is one of several wild seals that frequent the harbour at St. Ives in Cornwall - scavenging for an easy fish meal from the fisherman arriving back from time out at sea. During the summer this of course provides a fascinating spectacle for holidaymakers. At one time there were 3 of them together!
Today's story and sketch by me #1434, is about the Roman Pedestrian and an ancient Effuvium Pear Tree, that were moments ago dropped out of a large bubbly space time portal.This portal was scary as it appeared out of nowhere, it first appeared like a small soap bubble floating in the calm tropical Budahunga Breeze, then suddenly began to multiply into a massive bubble cloud. I followed the cloud for a few minutes as it slowly moved along the valley floor, then it suddenly stopped, dropping the pear tree, and the Roman Pedestrian to the ground. It turns out, the Roman in 205ad was a Senator, named Gasius Nacus, he was mostly despised, by the other Senators, because he was always chewing on Effuvium Pears, which cause severe flatulence. Gasius's time travel started June 10th 205ad, when the roll call was read on the Senate Floor, after the third time Gasius did not answer present, A cheer was heard around Rome for many minutes, then when the members looked around and couldn't find Gasius, another cheer erupted. No one seemed concerned he disappeared, no one ever mentioned his name from that day forward. But why Gasius was picked up and transported through multiple dimensions, and centuries of time to be dropped on Our Tropical Volcanic Planet we call Budahunga, and how his Effuvium Pear Tree survived the trip, will surely be an interesting story for another time, until then Tata the Rod Blog.
"Bee balm is considered a good plant to grow with tomatoes, ostensibly improving both health and flavor. It also is a good companion plant in general, attracting pollinators and some predatory/parasitic insects that hunt garden pests...The Blackfoot Indians recognized the strong antiseptic action of these plants, and used poultices of the plant for skin infections and minor wounds. A tea made from the plant was also used to treat mouth and throat infections caused by dental caries and gingivitis. Bee balm is the natural source of the antiseptic Thymol, the primary active ingredient in modern commercial mouthwash formulas. The Winnebago used a tea made from bee balm as a general stimulant. Bee balm was also used as a carminative herb by Native Americans to treat excessive flatulence. [3][4] An infusion of crushed Monarda leaves in boiling water has been used to treat headaches and fevers" -- wikipedia --- HDR from a single raw
Today's story and sketch by me 1446, is a strange tale about the pedestrian who just moments ago was spit out of a Grey Swirling Stargate, just a few feet in front of me. I was just walking about taking a few photographs, just as the Stargate made a terrifying whirring sound like a gig buzzsaw. I could have gotten startled, scared, or just had the auto reflex to run like hell, but having seen things on this Tropical Volcanic Planet we call Budahunga, that are so terrifying, that I can't talk about them, for fear it could traumatize anyone who hears the stories, to the brink of a complete mental breakdown. Or trigger a schizophrenia so severe you would never come out from under your bed. So for your own safety, those will have to be stories for another time. But today's tale is pretty ordinary for the most part, this pedestrian while piloting his Personal Mobility Antigravity Scooter, when he was picked up by a Blue Dimension Dust Devil, and transported through many dimensions before arriving here. The pedestrian was taking his Elf for a ride, Elfs love riding with the wind in their faces. (think of it like it's a Green Big Eared dog thing, that Screeches a lot). But they are very loyal and protective to There owners. The only downside owning one, is there flatulence, which smells like Smoking Swamp Gas. Which could be caused from there diet, but that will have to be a story for another time, until then Tata the Rod Blog,
I am just a ball of dusty gas, leftovers from a dying star. Who knows what random fleck of that far-off flatulence will settle into the window seat next to a family of photons on vacation, all traveling at the speed of light to land in your lap
Bruno: Tacos! Tacos! Tacos!
Eva: Let’s do this! Time to get our tacos on!
Agnes: I have no idea how I let the two of you talk me into this. I’m pretty sure us going out for tacos is against the house rules.
Eva: Agnes, do you want tacos or not?
Agnes: I do. I do. So I guess I’ll keep lookout.
Bruno: Alright. Now we just need to find TinyPuppy and all will be good.
Eva: What are you talking about?
Bruno: TinyPuppy! TinyPuppy! Hey TinyPuppy, we’re here for the tacos.
Eva: Repeatedly calling out the words TinyPuppy does not clarify what you are talking about.
Bruno: Oh, I’m looking for the Taco Bell Chihuahua. He’s my taco hook-up.
Agnes: If he’s your hookup, why are you calling him TinyPuppy instead of his real name?
Bruno: Well, NewPuppy, I’m quite confident that TinyPuppy is indeed his name.
Eva: Sometimes I think I’m surrounded by fools.
Bruno: We’re cools, not fools. And my Spanish may be a bit rusty, but I do clearly remember that Chihuahua is Spanish for either “TinyPuppy” or “dog who gives me tacos and flatulence”.
Eva: Fools it is. But regardless – onward for tacos!
Bruno: Yes. Onward flavored tacos indeed! Hey TinyPuppy, extra onward sauce on those tacos please!
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As I mentioned in Aggie's post I got up at 5:30 am today to take the dogs for a photo session at the Taco Bell drive through before they opened. I love how this shot captures each of their personalities. It's one of my top 2 faves for the year so far.
A couple of noisy birds decided to sit in a bunch of cedars right near our bedroom window and start tweeting as if the Second Coming of the Lord Himself were about to occur and just a tad after sunrise this morning. Needless to say, I had to pee, and subsequently found myself wide awake. I decided to make an omelette with the broken eggs, as it were, always striving for the positive and so headed over to some spots that I had hoped to check out as possible locations for shooting orchards in bloom but, never actually got around to doing. When I got to Tufford Road a bit South of the South service road in Beamsville, Ontario, I revised my feelings for love and all it has to offer for those in need and just wanting a better life. Mists were floating in some of the orchards bordering the train tracks and there was a bit of cloud as well producing a rather beautiful dawn light and a wee bit of flatulence. - PB
Date Taken: 2016-05-03
Tech Details: (To follow, when I figure out what in the heck I actually did to obtain this image)
(Sham imitation, of course... the Real Deal here)
Although the photo is from last autumn, the sugar bush is awakening. The sap is flowing, and the first runs of maple syrup have been produced. Various sugar bushes help their tapping out parties last weekend, and their restaurants will soon be packed, glad to see the back of winter although it's still giving off some stormy flatulence on its way out.
The sap lines, some of which you can see to the left, will be sending their sap to the boiler.
© AnvilcloudPhotography
Folkloric
- Bark is reported to be vomitive and aphrodisiac.
- Decoction of bark used for catarrh.
- Tender fruit used as emollient.
- Decoction of bark regarded as a specific in febrile catarrh.
- Gum is astringent; used for bowel complaints. In children, gum with milk, given as cooling laxative. Also used for urine incontinence in children.
- Gum used as styptic, given in diarrhea, dysentery, and menorrhagia.
- In Liberia, Infusion of bark used as mouthwash.
- Infusion of leaves, onions, and a little tumeric, used for coughs.
- Young roots, shade-dried and powdered, is a chief ingredient in aphrodisiac medicines.
- Tap-root of young plant used for gonorrhea and dysentery.
- Bark in diuretic; in sufficient quantities, produces vomiting.
- In Cambodia, bark used for fevers and diarrhea. Also, as a cure for inebriation, used to bring about perspiration and vomiting.
- Malays used the bark for asthma and colds in children.
- In India, roots used for gonorrhea, dysuria, fevers. Decoction of bark used for chronic dysentery, diarrhea, ascites, and anasarca. Tender leaves also used for gonorrhea.
- In Java, bark mixed with areca nuts, nutmegs, and sugar candy, used as diuretic and for treatment of bladder stones. Infusion of leaves used for cough, hoarseness, intestinal catarrh, and urethritis. Leaves also used for cleaning hair.
- In the Cameroons, bark, which has tannin, is pounded and macerated in cold water and applied to swollen fingers.
- In French Guiana, decoction of flowers used for constipation.
- In Mexico, used for boils, insect bites, mange; used as anti-inflammatory; bark and leaf decoctions used as poultices. Bark decoction taken internally as emetic, diuretic and antispasmodic.
- Bark used for liver and spleen conditions, abdominal complaints, flatulence, constipation.
- Leaves used as emollient. Decoction of flowers is laxative.
- In Nigerian folk medicine, used for treatment of diabetes and infections. Leaves used as alterative and laxative, and as infusion for colic in man and in livestock. Seed oil used in rheumatism. Also, leaves used as curative dressings on sores and to maturate tumors.
- Compressed fresh leaves used for dizziness; decoction of boiled roots used to treat edema; gum eaten to relieve stomach upset; tender shoot decoction used as contraceptive; leaf infusion taken orally for cough and sore throat. (34)
- In India and Malaya, used for bowel complaints.
- In the Ivory Coast, mucilage obtained by boiling used to remove foreign bodies from the eye. Also, bark sap given to sterile women to promote conception.
- In West Africa, used for diarrhea and gonorrhea.
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To finish off the week we have a fine group shot by Poole of the family of Mr. Henry Bell of The Quay, Waterford. The dress code is less flamboyant than we normally see in photos like this, I wonder why?
Have a lovely weekend and we will see you all on Tuesday.
Photographer: A. H. Poole
Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford
Date: between ca. 1901 and 1954
NLI Ref: POOLEWP 0672c
You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Jerusalem artichoke
Dug last week and they are part of Sunday dinner this evening.
I have been growing these for >20 years and quite like them. Very easy to grow and they persist in the same ground for years without any looking after. They are, however fiddly to clean and peel as they are smaller than anything I routinely peel!
They are unusual (among commonly eaten vegetable tubers) in that they store their carbs in the form of inulin (a polymer of fructose), famously relatively indigestible by humans and a source of flatulence. I have never found that they make me fart any more than I usually do!
July 3rd is national Eat Your Beans Day - a “live healthy” holiday. This day celebrates the bean vegetable in all sizes, shapes, and colors. My healthy version of huevos rancheros includes black beans, poached eggs, roasted peppers, tomatoes, and (less healthy but irresistible) cheddar cheese, all on a lovely tortilla.
Fun facts about beans:
•There are over 40,000 varieties of beans
•China is the top worldwide producer of green beans
•Beans have been part of the human diet for thousands of years, probably dating back to when Man first walked upright.
•The world’s largest bean pods can grow up to 5 feet long.
•The USDA recommends adults eat three cups of beans a week.
•Beans from thousands of years ago, are genetically very close to the beans we eat today.
•6 to 11 percent of a cooked bean’s weight is protein.
•If you eat beans regularly, you will have less flatulence from them.
•Dry beans are better for you than canned because they contain less sodium. Frozen beans have less sodium, too.
•You can freeze cooked beans for up to six months. Before reheating thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.
•Rich in antioxidants, beans lower the risk of cancer.
•In Nicaragua, newlyweds are given a bowl of beans for good luck.
•Beans can be made into burgers, cakes, drinks, pies, fudge, muffins, jewelry, bean-bag chairs, toys, and musical instruments.
Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability. ~Sam Keen
FASCINATING FACTS:
Monarda (Bergamot) (HP) This is the herb that flavours Earl Grey tea, but the bees love its flowers for pollen and nectar. Its folk name in the Uk is bee balm. It likes a moist but not wet soil and can cope with a bit of shade. Share it with the bees!
Top 30 Flowers For Bees | HoneyLove - HoneyLove.org
Several species, including Monarda fistulosa and M. didyma, have a long history of use as medicinal plants by many Native Americans, such as the Blackfoot, Menominee, Ojibwa and Winnebago. The Blackfoot recognized the strong antiseptic action of the plants, and used them in poultices for skin infections and minor wounds. Native Americans and later settlers also used it to alleviate stomach and bronchial ailments. A tisane made from the plant was also used to treat mouth and throat infections caused by dental caries and gingivitis. Bee balm is a natural source of the antiseptic compound thymol, the primary active ingredient in some modern commercial mouthwash formulas. The Winnebago used a bee balm tisane as a general stimulant. Bee balm was also used as a carminative herb by Native Americans to prevent excessive flatulence.[8] An infusion of crushed, boiled Monarda has been used to treat headache and fever.
Wikipedia
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This is where sheep once grazed, the ruins of Louisbourg are often obscured by angelica, brought from France in the 18th century.
European Angelica was used for aliments from chest congestion to toothaches, and from fever to flatulence. There are close to sixty species of angelica. Other species can be eaten. This Angelica is a wild, inedible hybrid.