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Dandelions are one of those subjects that you can photograph a million times and they can look different every time don't you think?
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The first signs of Spring over here at last, with some dandelions making an appearance. Thought I'd do some googling and, as always, nature amazes me. Did you know every part of a dandelion is edible? The flowers, leaves, roots have all been used in salads, teas & wines. Dandelion greens are packed with vitamins A, C, K, calcium, iron & potassium. Who knew! Well, apparently lots of people, they've been used for centuries in Chinese, Middle eastern & European herbal medicine.
They are great little travellers too - their seeds have tiny parachutes that lets them float for up to 8 kilometres.
I saw a couple of sayings - "Little suns by day, little moons by night" and "Sometimes the simplest things carry the most magic". Both seem so true!
Have a great week and thanks as always for any comments, they are always appreciated!
Some studies have found that hibiscus tea may lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure. However, to prevent an interaction, it should not be taken in combination with blood pressure medications.
Animal studies have found that hibiscus extract has antioxidant properties. Additional studies are needed to determine how this may translate to humans.
Some studies have shown that hibiscus tea may reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels in those with diabetes and metabolic syndrome. However, other studies have produced conflicting results. More research is needed in the general population
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Dans une ancienne officine d’alchimiste nichée au cœur d’une demeure oubliée par le temps, une vaste table de chêne patinée par les siècles déborde de grimoires ouverts, de parchemins couverts de schémas botaniques et de recettes mystérieuses rédigées à l’encre sépia. Au centre de la scène trône un imposant chaudron de bronze finement ciselé, dont les motifs complexes captent la lumière dorée filtrant à travers de hauts vitraux médiévaux. Les rayons du soleil traversent la poussière en suspension et dessinent dans l’air de longues colonnes lumineuses qui baignent l’atelier d’une atmosphère sacrée et intemporelle.
Autour du chaudron s’élèvent d’élégantes fioles de verre soufflé aux reflets émeraude, remplies d’herbes rares, de fleurs séchées et de préparations végétales aux nuances vert tendre. Des mortiers de laiton, des coupes gravées, des amphores anciennes et des instruments d’herboristerie sont dispersés avec un désordre harmonieux sur le plan de travail. Des plantes luxuriantes débordent de pots métalliques ouvragés, leurs feuilles brillantes capturant chaque éclat de lumière naturelle. Des grappes d’herbes suspendues sèchent lentement depuis les poutres et les étagères chargées de livres reliés de cuir, créant un décor dense, authentique et foisonnant de détails.
La lumière chaude de fin d’après-midi caresse les textures du bois vieilli, révèle les gravures délicates des récipients métalliques et fait scintiller les surfaces de verre avec un réalisme saisissant. Chaque objet raconte une histoire : les pages jaunies des grimoires portent les traces du temps, les bords usés des parchemins témoignent d’innombrables recherches, tandis que les chandelles consumées diffusent une lueur douce qui se mêle à l’éclairage naturel. L’ambiance évoque un sanctuaire secret dédié à la connaissance des plantes, à la magie ancienne et aux sciences oubliées.
Composition cinématographique grand angle, profondeur de champ immersive, ultra haute définition 16K, hyperréalisme photographique absolu, textures microscopiques, éclairage volumétrique spectaculaire, rayons de soleil traversant les vitraux, couleurs naturelles riches dominées par les verts botaniques, les ors anciens et les bruns chaleureux, niveau de détail exceptionnel, rendu digne d’une production fantasy épique haut de gamme, atmosphère mystique, élégante et crédible, qualité musée, réalisme extrême indiscernable d’une photographie professionnelle. En bas à droite, en lettres gothiques fines dorées : **Emma L.**.
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Inside an ancient alchemist’s apothecary hidden deep within a forgotten manor, a vast weathered oak table overflows with open grimoires, botanical manuscripts, and aged parchment covered in intricate herbal sketches and mysterious formulas written in sepia ink. At the heart of the scene stands a magnificent engraved bronze cauldron, its elaborate ornamental patterns illuminated by golden shafts of sunlight streaming through towering medieval stained-glass windows. The radiant beams pierce the floating dust particles suspended in the air, creating dramatic columns of light that transform the workshop into a sacred sanctuary of wisdom and wonder.
Surrounding the cauldron are elegant hand-blown glass vessels tinted with emerald hues, filled with rare herbs, delicate blossoms, and freshly prepared botanical remedies. Ornate brass mortars, engraved chalices, antique amphorae, and centuries-old herbalist tools are scattered across the tabletop in a beautifully organized chaos. Lush green plants spill from decorative metal planters, their glossy leaves catching every glimmer of natural light. Bundles of drying herbs hang from dark wooden beams and crowded shelves lined with leather-bound books, creating an environment rich with texture, history, and enchanting detail.
The warm afternoon sunlight gently caresses the aged wood surfaces, revealing every crack, grain, and imperfection while highlighting the intricate engravings of metallic vessels and the shimmering reflections of glass containers. Each object tells a story: the yellowed pages of ancient books bear the marks of countless years of study, the worn edges of parchment hint at forgotten discoveries, and half-melted candles cast a soft amber glow that mingles harmoniously with the natural illumination. The atmosphere evokes a secret sanctuary devoted to botanical mastery, ancient magic, and lost scientific knowledge.
Cinematic wide-angle composition, breathtaking immersive depth, ultra-photorealistic 16K resolution, extraordinary micro-detail, volumetric sunlight streaming through stained glass, rich natural color palette dominated by botanical greens, antique golds, and warm earthy browns, hyperreal textures, museum-quality craftsmanship, epic fantasy film aesthetic, realistic global illumination, atmospheric depth, magical yet believable environment, visually stunning storytelling, professional masterpiece photography, indistinguishable from reality. In the bottom-right corner, elegant thin golden Gothic lettering reads: **Emma L.**.
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Arnica infused olive oil. I'll be making salve, in a couple of weeks.
My new passion can be seen at my-northern-nature.com
Step Four:
Fill the second empty blue bottle to the top and expose to direct sunlight for another two (2) hours.
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Healing Blue Water
Step Two:
Fill one of the bottles with regular water all the way to the top and expose to direct sunlight for at least three (3) hours.
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"Ginger Root" "Comfort Food" Healthy Arthritis Anti-Arthritic "Natural Remedy" Colorful Plate Tucson Arizona USA
Im zeitigen Frühjahr gehört der Huflattich zu den ersten Pflanzen, die ihre Blüten entfalten.
In der Naturheilkunde wird er bevorzugt gegen Erkrankungen der Atmungsorgane eingesetzt vom einfachen Husten bis hin zum Asthma.
Interessantes zum Namen aus dem Kräuterbuch: Tussilago auf lat. tussis = Husten. Der Namenszusatz der botanischen Bezeichnung farfara enthält eine direkte Beschreibung der Blätter. Farfara - „Von Mehl getragen“, so sieht die Unterseite der Blätter des Huflattichs aus. Feine Härchen lassen die Blätter erscheinen, als wären sie mit Mehl bepudert. Dass die Gestalt der Blätter hufförmig ist, verrät die Vorsilbe des Namens Huflattich, während „lattich“ von der lateinischen Vokabel für Milch steht und auf den Milchsaft der Pflanze verweist.
I hope this will ease the pain in my shoulder. 🙏
P.S. Looks like whom on a good hair day?
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Nasturtium was brought from Peru into Holland by Van Beverning in 1684
erst Im 17. Jahrhundert gelangte die Kapuzinerkresse durch Lord Beverning von Peru nach Europa.
Die frischen Blätter der Kapuzinerkresse wurde früher als Heilmittel speziell zur Wunddesinfektion verwendet.
Black Sage (Salvia mellifera) pushes upward with quiet authority each spring, its whorled blossoms spiraling like herbal incense into the chaparral air. A medicinal powerhouse to Indigenous Californians and a nectar fountain for native bees and hummingbirds, this drought-tolerant sage thrives in sun-drenched hillsides. Each fuzzy calyx cradles a bloom, often white with hints of lavender, releasing volatile oils that perfume the path when crushed underfoot. In spring, it’s not just blooming—it’s practicing medicine.
I'm happy to report that Elfie is feeling much better. She hasn't had any other seizure and has gained weight! I've been using homeopathy and natural supplements to boost her immune system, and it has again proved to work. Fingers crossed!
We happen to have a small kaffir lime tree in our yard and its fruit is used in home cooking. This very pungent lime is unique to Southeast Asia and has many uses, including traditional medicine.
Kaffir lime is widely available from the farmers' markets to grocery supermarkets, but it's always cheaper to grow your own. :-)
“In the depths of the grow space the Kraken’s tentacles emerge, reaching for the light in a dance of green and white.”
No this is not for printing nor the faint hearted. Hot, spicy and small, typically smaller one is hotter for hot pepper.
How to make: Healing Blue Water
Natural pure sunlight filtering thru a cobalt blue glass membrane is said to eliminate viruses, bacteria and fungi in regular water.
This 'super blue water' is said to speed healing and promote health like an anti-aging elixir.
You can easily make healing blue water at home by following my 5 easy steps:
Step One:
Find two (2) bottles that are translucent dark blue then sanitize and air-dry in sunlight.
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color wavelengths in light composition are detectable by humans in the 400 to 700 nm visual spectrum or frequency sound interval of 800 to 400 THz.
Herbs and spices with mortar and bottle with oil. Please attribute this beautiful image to homeremedieslog.com
FIG TEA RECIPE: Put about a cupful of ripped up fig leaves into a teapot. Cover with boiling water and leave to steep for at least 20 minutes. Enjoy!
Should you wish, more boiling water can be added to the leaves in the teapot, and steeped for 30 minutes to be later consumed as iced tea.
For diabetes drink the tea first thing in the morning.
Pelargonium sidoides – Umckaloabo ist eine traditionelle Heilpflanze aus Südafrika. Umckaloabo heisst in der Zulu-Sprache «der grosse Husten» und wird bei Erkältungskrankheiten eingesetzt. Die Kapland-Pelargonie enthält als Hauptwirkstoff Umckalin, ein Cumarin.
A white Cone Flower in a vase sitting on top of an open book. I used all natural lighting and then added a painterly effects and texture so the image would have the look of a painting.
Coneflowers are bright perennials, some of which are used in herbal remedies. These flowers are easy to care for, relatively drought-tolerant, and are good for cut flowers. Coneflowers are daisy-like with raised centers. The seeds found in the dried flower head also attract songbirds to your garden.
I am back after one year break. I was here but away in a way. 2014 was very stressful and I am glad is over. So here I am with new canon camera and hoping for better year. Hello everyone. Good to be back.
Leah’s backyard bug bite balm recipe.
This herbal infusion has worked wonders for us to quickly relieve itchy bug bites or stings and it’s all-natural! There’s a good chance the ingredients for this recipe are already in your backyard and kitchen, too.
Recipe:
1 cup dried and finely chopped broadleaf plantain leaves (magic anti-itch ingredient, astringent, anti inflammatory, promotes skin cell healing)
3 tbsp dried oregano ( numbing agent, anti microbial,anti bacterial, anti inflammatory)
2 tbsp cayenne powder (pain reliever, closes wounds)
1 tbsp turmeric powder ( anti inflammatory, antibacterial,anti fungal,antiviral, mild anesthetic)
1 tbsp dried rosemary ( anti bacterial, mild pain reliever/numbing agent)
1 tbsp dried basil (anti bacterial/anti inflammatory)
Coconut oil (Or olive oil or other carrier oil)
Optional: beeswax for making a salve.
Melt enough carrier oil in a pot to just cover the herbs. Keep on very low heat for at least 2-4 hours. Stir every so often. Once cool enough, strain oil through cheesecloth or coffee filter to remove herbs. Oil will take on the color, smell, and properties of the herbs. Repeat process with a new batch of dried plantain and the same oil to make it more potent, if need be. If adding beeswax, return oil to pot and melt in wax to achieve desired hardness. Keep infused oils refrigerated or in a cool dark place. Salves can be more portable. Salves and infused oils are usually good for about a year.
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