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I took this photo from a big clump of Borage in the lane next to our house. I've tried in the past to photograph it but never succeeded - it can be a tad difficult because of the way the stunning flowers hang but this time I managed to find a way.
"Borage also known as starflower, is an annual herb in the flowering plant family Boraginaceae native to the Mediterranean region."
"Borage flower and leaves are used for fever, cough, and depression. Borage is also used for a hormone problem called adrenal insufficiency, for "blood purification," to increase urine flow, to prevent inflammation of the lungs, as a sedative, and to promote sweating."
It's also very popular with bees which of course is a very good thing indeed 😊
Don't worry I don't mean that as Shakespeare intended, but it would be nice to get some sleep. My knee has been so painful of late that it has been difficult to sleep. However, at least I know what the problem is now. I had an x-ray on Tuesday and I have been told I have Psuedogout, known formally as calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease (CPPD). It means I have deposits of calcium crystals which have found their way into my soft tissue - ouch! I am being prescribed something to help with the inflammation and hopefully this will make it less painful.
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
This picture was taken back in 2012. Many of you probably remember the picture I posted of him when he followed me right into my house after I'd been riding him for a couple hours.
Well, my sweet boy has been at my equine clinic for nearly 3 weeks now. We've been battling a condition called Equine Recurrent Uveitus for years and have managed to keep the flare ups on the mild side. But his latest inflammation really got bad and he was completely unwilling after a while to even eat the Bute I would so carefully hide in some grain with applesauce and maple syrup and he wouldn't even let me touch his eye. He was in a lot of pain so I hauled him into my vet's clinic and they have been treating him there in a way I would not even come close to being able to treat him at home.
Long story short, the sight in his left eye is now gone but it looks like they will not need to actually remove the eye which is what I figured the outcome was going to be.
So he is still there and I'm not sure how much longer he will be there but the inflammation is slowly coming down. Eyes take a long time to heal and it has to be kept sterile and he has to be kept from being out where he can cause any further damage or somehow remove his protective mask and the eye meds that are being directly administered into his eye via a sort of IV/tube that put the meds directly into the eye. The meds are in little vials that are very tightly woven into part of his mane and then the little tube goes over his head underneath the mask and directly into his eye.
Makes me sad his eye will be dead and he has lost the sight in that one eye. But he will still be good, even with just one eye. I just want him better. I've been regularly going to see him and spend time with him while he's there. I miss seeing him here, but hopefully he'll be home within a week or so.
Keep positive thoughts for my sweet Cav if you would.
Due to their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumour properties, drug delivery systems containing Calendula have shown promising results in various studies for treating diseases, including cancer, skin infections, inflammation, and wound healing.
Comfrey roots and leaves contain allantoin, a substance that helps new skin cells grow, along with other substances that reduce inflammation and keep skin healthy. Comfrey ointments have been used to heal bruises as well as pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, sprains, strains, and osteoarthritis.
Few flowers from '21.. They don't even look like the usual dahlia but the farm does a lot of testing to see about new ones...
Mummy let us pop on here to check if you are all ok?
Not sure what's going on at the moment but we are having the best time EVER! Mummy and daddy are home all the time and its brilliant! Me and Rupert have spent a lot of time in the garden and in mummys greenhouse helping her, and we have lots of walks up the lane in the sunshine. Somedays daddy is not very well but mummy looks after him .. mummy is ace, mummy has made me better too x
I took the last of my medication for meningitis today that i have been on for 7 months. I have got to have another blood test in 2 weeks (not looking forward to that) to see if my inflammation levels are still low and then i will be free of steroids! Yippy! I still have heart problems but it has no problem with the loving bit as that works overtime!
Anyway Rupert wants a word so i will go and retrieve my ball back, bye for now x
Hi all, Rupert here, mummy has just reminded me to say ... keep well and stay safe from the virus ... are virus like ticks? You defo should stay away from them!
Love to you all from us x Rupert & Razz xx
Beethoven is recovering. He has an inflammation of the colon. Hopefully things will improve soon with my sweetheart.
Here he is lying on his favorite chair in front of the window
Come on my Lion, you can do it!
A nice sky on the way home from Aberdeen today after seeing another eye doctor. I was shown on screen the damage done by the inflammation and how it has settled down at the moment which is great :) They had some amazing machinery and equipment.
City of Soap Lake
Incorporated in 1919, Soap Lake is located in the heart of the Columbia Basin.
The lake is world renowned for its miraculous healing abilities. Come visit us and see why Soap Lake is Washington's health resort!
© 2009 City of Soap Lake - P.O. Box 1270 - 239 2nd Avenue SE, Soap Lake WA 98851 - (509) 246-1211
Soap Lake's mineral-rich waters have long been thought to have medicinal value. In fact, it is said that rival Indian tribes would call a truce when they came to Soap Lake to relax and heal themselves and their animals. This is verified by recorded history and the number of Indian artifacts found in the area over the years. Washington State tourist guides in the 1920s referred to Soap Lake as the "world's greatest mineral sea" and people afflicted with Buerger's diseaseBuerger's diseaseThromboangiitis obliterans is a recurring progressive inflammation and thrombosis of small and medium arteries and veins of the hands and feet...
found that bathing in the lake would cure their illnesses. The city of Soap Lake bills itself as "Washington's Health Resort".
Will be off for some days - or only very rarely on Flickr. I have got a bacterial inflammation of my right elbow, take antibiotics and must rest the right arm. It is hard to type only with the left hand.
Ich bin eine Weile nicht bei Flickr aktiv oder höchstens selten mal. Da ich eine bakterielle Entzündung im rechten Ellenbogen (Schleimbeutel) habe, muss ich den rechten Arm still halten (Schiene), nehme Antibiotikum; es ist schwierig, nur mit der linken Hand zu tippen, will sie auch nicht überanstrengen.
Strizibuba i trputac
Na rubu jutra, među travama koje poznaju tišinu, strizibuba polako klizi po uskolisnom trpcu.
Njene dugačke ticala crtaju nevidljive krugove u zraku, dok se odmara na biljci koja stoljećima liječi i hrani.
Strizibube (Cerambycidae) poznate su po svojim antenama dužim od tijela i po tome što njihov larvalni stadij traje i do nekoliko godina u drvetu.
A uskolisni trputac? Naš stari znanac s livada, ljekovita biljka koja pomaže kod rana, kašlja i upala — skromna, a moćna.
A longhorn beetle resting on ribwort plantain
At the edge of morning, in the quiet company of grass, a longhorn beetle moves slowly across a ribwort plantain.
Its elegant antennae draw invisible circles in the air, resting on a flower that has healed and nourished for centuries.
Longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) are famous for their long antennae, often exceeding their body length. Their larvae live inside wood for years.
And ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata)? A humble yet powerful plant, known across Europe for its medicinal properties — wounds, coughs, inflammations — a true healer of the wild.
for Smile on Saturday theme: picture a proverb
Potential benefits of drinking wine:
There are many antioxidant-rich foods and beverages, and wine is one of them. Antioxidants are compounds that prevent cellular damage caused by inflammation and oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a condition caused by an imbalance between antioxidants and unstable molecules called free radicals, which can damage your cells.
Some research suggests that drinking wine in moderation provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that may improve your gut bacteria and boost your heart health, mental health, and longevity.
While moderate wine consumption may have health benefits, excessive alcohol intake can have negative health outcomes.
Although research suggests that drinking a glass of wine has several potential health benefits, they can also be obtained by eating a healthy diet. In other words, if you didn’t drink wine before, you don’t need to start simply for the health benefits ;)
www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-wine#healthiest-...
Rampant undergrowth of the deciduous woodland along the Kashimagawa river.
The shrub in the lower left is Yama’urushi (Toxicodendron trichocarpum) in the Anacardiaceae (cashew) family. It is a close relative of Urushi (Toxicodendron vernicifluum) that is cultivated for getting sap for producing lacquerware. Yamaurushi can be also used for producing lacquerware. It is native to East Asia.
Lacquerware production started early in Japan; the oldest lacquerware ever found in Japan dates back 12,600 years ago.
The plant causes severe inflammation if you touch it.
The Anacardiaceae family includes other important plants such as cashew nut, mango, and pistachio.
Now it's not winter yet but it was early in the morning and I was glad of a heavy coat.
However "cold water" swimming is supposed to be good for you.
Potential health benefits:
Boosts circulation – Cold water forces your blood vessels to constrict and then reopen when you warm up, which can improve circulation over time.
Supports mental health – Many swimmers report reduced stress, improved mood, and even relief from anxiety or mild depression, likely due to endorphin release and the “shock” response.
Strengthens the immune system – Regular exposure may increase white blood cell count and resilience against infections.
Improves recovery – Cold water immersion is often used by athletes to reduce inflammation and muscle soreness.
Risks and precautions:
Cold shock response – Sudden immersion can cause gasping, hyperventilation, and increased heart rate, which is risky for people with heart conditions.
Hypothermia – Prolonged exposure can dangerously lower core body temperature.
Loss of coordination – Cold water can quickly impair muscle control, increasing drowning risk.
Not suitable for everyone – People with certain cardiovascular or respiratory conditions should consult a doctor first.
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Sidmouth, Devon, UK.
Lost in the vibrant hues of the Himalayan spring, standing amidst a sea of azalea rhododendrons. 🌸✨ The beauty of nature feels like a quiet embrace, grounding me in the moment. #Rhododendron #HimalayanBliss
Rhododendron Flower –
Scientific Name: Rhododendron arboreum (most common Himalayan variety)
Local Names:
India (Darjeeling, Sikkim, Nepal): Lali Gurans (Nepali)
Color: Typically deep red, but can also be pink, white, or purple
Blooming Season:Spring (March to May)
Habitat:Grows at high altitudes (1,500–3,600 meters)
Cultural Significance
Medicinal Uses:
Flowers are used in traditional medicine for inflammation, diarrhea, and headaches.
Culinary Uses:
Petals are sometimes used to make local juices, chutneys, and pickles (like buransh juice).
Cultural Symbolism:
Official state flower of Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh (India)
Also National flower of Nepal!
Texture : Alice Popcorn
To all the wonderful people who visit my page and are friendly and writing comments, I appreciate it fully, it means a lot, but if I have not written at all your pictures myself, it's because I got a bad inflammation in my shoulder and should refrain from the computer sometimes. I look at all the pictures, you can be sure.
Wish you all a fantastic weekend. Hugs ! :).
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High body temperatures can be dangerous and lead to some odd perceptions of reality.
Fever is a sign of inflammation, and it’s part of the body’s immune response. It’s often accompanied by chills and sweating. Some people also experience disorientation, strange dreams, seizures, and hallucinations with a fever.
On their own, fever hallucinations themselves aren’t dangerous, even though they can be frightening.
chrysanthemums have a chemical in them called permethrin which is toxic to pets, particularly dogs. Symptoms of ingesting the flower include vomiting, diarrhea, hyper-salivation, lack of coordination and skin inflammation.
We've been concerned that Otis has trouble jumping lately, and seems to be vocalizing a lot more in a way that sounds sad. Our veterinarian took an x-ray and it showed that he is missing cartilage between two vertebrae where the spine joins the pelvis--just like me. "Age-related"... just like me. (Otis is 14 years old.) Otherwise, he passed his exam with flying colors (pending results from the bloodwork).
Now we can think about changing his feeding station to somewhere lower, and I'm thinking about where he might need a ramp. And the vet recommended a supplement to give Otis for joint inflammation.
He spent 4 1/2 days at the vet hospital, 3 days were spent in the ICU. He has been diagnosed with immune mediated encephalitis and has had a 12 hour chemotherapy IV drip to reduce the inflammation in his brain. He has to take steroids and anti-epileptic meds daily for a few months and will be seeing the neurologist again in 4 weeks to check his progress. ❤️
taken w/ a digicam circa 2006. i got it in 2013 to take pictures that looked like they were taken in the early-mid 2000s. it's called an elph camera and tbh it is an Elf camera b/c it is remarkably good at taking macros. elf eye view.
tw for semi gross medical info: my battle w/ my voice continues. i have had this crazy rattling noise in my throat when i sing for abt 2 yrs now and it is incredibly frustrating, as singing is one of my favorite things to do in this life. i recently had an ENT put a camera down my nose and into my throat and it showed a metric f-ton of mucus and inflammation from severe allergies....my mind was blown when i realized coughing/clearing my throat/swallowing my gallons of post nasal drop actually made the rattling noise stop, albeit briefly before i get congested again. the other day, a pulmonologist re-diagnosed me with asthma and i learned asthma can cause excessive mucus too. i'm hoping with treatment i can regain control over my voice. at least i'm not 21 and having 24-48 hr fits of sneezing anymore --
Alcea setosa, the bristly hollyhock, an ornamental plant in the family Malvaceae.
The whole plant is bristly, hence its common name.
It flowers from April until June.
In folk medicine, the liquid of the plant is used to treat injuries, burns, coughs and inflammation. The flower buds are edible, cooked and raw, and are considered as medicine for sicknesses in the airways. In Lebanese villages, Bristly hollyhock flowers are dried in the sun, then mixed with other herbs and wild flowers, prepared as concoctions, and served as tea drinks.
A different point of view!!
The marigold - a pretty, all-purpose plant with a wide range of medicinal effects. All of them made possible by the essential oils and resins trapped in the bright yellow flowers.
The friendly flower's willingness to bloom is undeniable. Because its blossom shone in vibrant yellow and gold every month from June to October, the Romans called it calendula, referring to the first day of the month.
The main medicinal applications of marigold are skin conditions of all kinds, including contusions, bruises and varicose veins. Minor skin injuries and inflammation can also be successfully treated. Marigold ointment promotes wound healing for eczema and sunburns. The fresh flowers must be preserved in olive oil and then stored in a cool and dark place. After three weeks, the filtered oil can be mixed with wax to make the ointment. Decanted into a jar, the ointment can set and will now last several months.
( courtesy: www.britannica.com/video/180200/Overview-marigolds)
Asparagus cochinchinensis. Native to eastern Asia.
Its roots and rhizomes are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for their multiple health benefits. Asparagus cochinchinensis treats various ailments, such as constipation, cough, fever, headache, inflammation, kidney stones, nausea, sore throat, and vomiting.
Full frame. No crop. No post processing. Dedicated Vintage macro film lens.
De Taraxacum officinale is de meest voorkomende soort, echter er zijn véél meer paardenbloem soorten.
Van wortel tot bloem zijn paardenbloemen zeer voedzame planten boordevol vitaminen, mineralen en vezels. Ze zijn rijk aan antioxidanten en worden veel in gezondheidsproducten en in thee gebruikt.
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Dandelion leaves, roots, and flowers may offer health benefits. These can include promoting liver health and fighting inflammation.
When the Shoulder Tightens: How Modern-World Stress Mimics Parasitic Grip on Muscle
Introduction: The Feeling of Being “Occupied”
In clinical practice, patients often describe severe shoulder tension with strikingly visceral metaphors:
“It feels like something is burrowing under the muscle,”
“like a creature is clenching my shoulder blade,”
“like something is twisting the fibres from inside.”
While no known human parasite is capable of physically “contorting” shoulder muscles in this manner, the sensory illusion of invasive movement or twisting is surprisingly common in people under chronic stress. Modern neurophysiology shows that intense psychological strain can create sensations so vivid that patients liken them to parasitic occupation.
This article explores why shoulder muscles react so dramatically to stress, what real parasites do (and don’t do), and why the metaphor of “muscular parasitism” may be more accurate—psychologically and physiologically—than it first appears.
1. The Shoulder as a Stress Hotspot
The Anatomical Perfect Storm
The shoulder girdle—anchored by the trapezius, levator scapulae, rhomboids, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and the rotator cuff complex—is uniquely vulnerable to stress:
Large muscle groups with high postural load
Dense networks of sensory nerves
Stillness during digital tasks (typing, texting) causes static tension
Emotional stress triggers reflex elevation and tightening
When the sympathetic nervous system activates (“fight-or-flight”), the shoulder girdle contracts instinctively to protect the neck—an evolutionary remnant. Repeated activation creates chronic spasm, knotting, and sometimes fasciculations (tiny involuntary twitches), which can feel eerily alive.
2. The “Parasitic” Sensation: A Neurobiological Explanation
Muscle Twisting, Crawling, and “Internal Motion”
Stress-induced phenomena that mimic parasitic movement include:
a. Myofascial Trigger Points
Hypercontracted fibres generate:
Deep, twisting pressure
Referred pain down the arm or into the skull
Local twitch response that can feel like movement under the skin
b. Fasciculations (Muscle Twitches)
Triggered by:
Prolonged muscle tension
Magnesium deficiency
Overuse
Sleep deprivation
Patients often describe them as tiny organisms squirming beneath the surface.
c. Stress-Amplified Somatosensory Perception
Chronic anxiety heightens interoception—the brain’s tracking of internal signals. Mundane sensations become:
Exaggerated
Mistranslated
Sometimes interpreted as invasive or foreign
This explains why stress can produce a quasi-parasitic bodily narrative without any actual infection.
3. Real Parasites That Affect Muscle—What Science Actually Knows
No known parasite selectively “contorts” shoulder muscles due to psychological stress. However, several real organisms can inhabit muscle tissue, causing pain, spasm, or structural damage:
a. Trichinella spiralis
Transmitted via undercooked meat
Larvae embed in skeletal muscle
Causes inflammation, fever, and severe myalgia
Does not create twisting or crawling sensations
b. Toxoplasma gondii (less commonly muscular)
Can form cysts in muscle tissue
Usually asymptomatic
c. Cysticercosis (tapeworm larvae)
Can lodge in muscle and create palpable nodules
Rare in shoulders; usually painless
These conditions are not triggered by stress, nor do they cause the contortions or movements that patients metaphorically describe.
4. Why Modern Stress Feels “Parasitic”
The metaphor is intriguing because stress behaves—physiologically—like something that feeds on the body:
a. Energy Drain
Chronic cortisol elevation breaks down muscle protein and impairs repair.
b. Neural Hijacking
The sympathetic system overrides voluntary relaxation; the body feels acted upon.
c. Patterned Tension
Shoulder muscles become “programmed” into contraction, operating outside conscious control.
To many patients, this loss of agency—the sense that something else is steering the muscle—feels parasitic, even though the cause is internal and psychological.
5. Treatment: Breaking the Cycle
Physical interventions
Myofascial release therapy
Targeted rotator cuff strengthening
Scapular mobility exercises
Heat therapy to reduce sympathetic tone
Neurological and psychological
Diaphragmatic breathing to downshift autonomic activity
Mind-body therapies (ACT, mindfulness-based stress reduction)
Cognitive reframing for somatic misinterpretation
Sleep restoration
Lifestyle modifications
Ergonomic workstation adjustments
Frequent microbreaks during digital work
Reduction in stimulant intake (caffeine, energy drinks)
Conclusion: A Real Condition Wearing a Metaphorical Mask
Shoulder muscles cannot literally be “contorted by parasites due to stresses in the modern world.” But the modern human experience—screens, overload, vigilance, pressure—creates a somatic landscape where stress behaves as invasively as any parasite, commandeering muscle fibers, stealing energy, and producing sensations so bizarre that many people describe them with biological imagery.
Understanding this phenomenon through a medical lens doesn’t diminish the metaphor—it makes it more profound. Stress doesn’t need to be a living organism to feel like one.
DISCLAIMER: By the way, the picture is of sand patterns on a Highland beach. The description is some non-medical concoction created by ChatGPT
Ooooh. At least I woke! But with a headache and a sweaty fever again. I'm waiting for things to get better. Think I have some way to go according to this:
What are the stages and symptoms of COVID-19?
Day 1: The symptoms usually start with a fever, a dry cough and mild breathing issues which may get worse over the next week. You also may have symptoms of a sore throat, coughing up mucus, diarrhea, nausea, body aches and joint pain.
Day 7: Breathing may become difficult or laboured. This is called dyspnoea.
Day 9: Sepsis may start, this is the body's extreme response to an infection that can lead to organ failure or injury.
Day 10-12: People who have mild COVID-19 start to have an improvement in their fever and cough, but in serious cases their fever and cough continues.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) starts to be diagnosed, this is a respiratory problem when there is widespread inflammation in the lungs.
Day 12: This is the median day to be admitted into the intensive care unit (ICU).
Day 15: Acute kidney and cardiac injury becomes evident.
Day 18.5: The median time it takes from the first symptoms of COVID-19 to death is 18.5 days.
Day 22: This is the median amount of days it takes for COVID-19 survivors to be released from hospital
Not sure what day I'm on. Only got a first positive test result yesterday
For the "One of a kind" flower images project :-)
Chrysanthemum tea has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine and is usually made from the dried flowers of florists’ chrysanthemum or Dendranthema indicum (formerly C. indicum). It is commonly used as an herbal treatment for hypertension and is said to help treat fevers, headaches, and inflammation.
#MacroMondays #SingleUse
the cure for many a pain! good luck swallowing it a second time! 😮
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Medicinal use of Meadow Crane's Bill: The plant is used as a vulnerary. The root is used in Tibetan medicine where it is said to have an acrid, sweet flavour plus a cooling potency. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and febrifuge, it is used in the treatment of fevers from influenza, inflammation of the lungs, pain and swellings of the limbs.
Medizinische Verwendung von Wiesenkranichschnabel: Die Pflanze wird als Wundermittel verwendet. Die Wurzel wird in der tibetischen Medizin verwendet, wo sie einen scharfen, süßen Geschmack und eine kühlende Wirkung haben soll. Sie wirkt schmerzlindernd, entzündungshemmend und fiebersenkend und wird zur Behandlung von Fieber bei Grippe, Lungenentzündungen, Schmerzen und Schwellungen der Gliedmaßen eingesetzt.
Utilisation médicinale de la grue des prés : La plante est utilisée comme vulnéraire. La racine est utilisée dans la médecine tibétaine où l'on dit qu'elle a une saveur âcre et douce ainsi qu'un pouvoir rafraîchissant. Analgésique, anti-inflammatoire et fébrifuge, elle est utilisée dans le traitement des fièvres dues à la grippe, de l'inflammation des poumons, des douleurs et des gonflements des membres.
Capture: By the Mekong Delta - Việt Nam
ENGLISH
Iris domestica, commonly known as leopard lily, blackberry lily, and leopard flower, is an ornamental plant in the family Iridaceae. In 2005, based on molecular DNA sequence evidence, Belamcanda chinensis, the sole species in the genus Belamcanda, was transferred to the genus Iris and renamed Iris domestica. Other synonyms are Epidendrum domesticum L., Vanilla domestica (L.) Druce, Belamcanda punctata Moench, Gemmingia chinensis (L.) Kuntze, Ixia chinensis L., Morea chinensis, and Pardanthus chinensis Ker Gawl.)
The plant grows 60–90 cm tall in full sun and is often found blanketing hillsides; the flowers can range from red to orange to yellow, or mixed, and bloom in summer to early autumn (fall). The leaves grow in a fan, like those of a gladiolus. The flowers are typically orange spotted with red, although yellow-flowered varieties are in cultivation. The seed pods open in the fall, showing clusters of black seeds whose fancied resemblance to a blackberry gives the plant its common name, "blackberry lily". The plant is hardy to USDA plant hardiness zone 5 and is propagated by seeds or division.
The leopard lily is a flowering perennial of Chinese origin, and is locally used in Chinese villages for its medicinal values. Currently, studies are underway to investigate its apparent potential against prostate cancer. The dried rhizome has long been used in East Asia to treat throat troubles, asthma, swollen liver and spleen, gonorrhea, malaria, and arrow poisoning. The herb is a principal ingredient in a lung support formula to reduce inflammation (heat) and fight viral infection.
It will do best in warm environment, usual room temperatures will be fine. It will enjoy moderate to plenty of light but direct sunlight will damage its leaves.
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Here’s a scientific study, which shows that the COVID-19 pandemic and its lockdowns affected important aspects of neurobiological functioning in adolescents.
www.nature.com/articles/s41398-025-03485-2
“We found that compared to those assessed before the pandemic, adolescents assessed post-lockdown had significantly lower total cortisol production, elevated levels of systemic inflammation, and reduced neural activation in the prefrontal cortex during affective processing (pseudo-F(1,3250) = 7.43, p = 0.006).”
Had a visit to the vet last evening .Yesterday she wouldn't put any weight on her front leg. He put her in after his long busy day but couldn't find anything wrong
.Gave her a injection for inflammation in case she had a bee or wasp sting . She seems better today .
Captura: Parc Nacional del Vesuvi, Trecase, Sud, Itàlia.
CATALÀ
És una planta hermafrodita. La inflorescència és racemosa, formant corimbs; però poden presentar flors solitàries.
Morfologia i color del periant: Té el calze disèpal, format per 5 sèpals de color verd. Normalment aquest sèpals són simples, encara que en alguns casos pot ser de forma complexa amb algunes lobulacions.
La corol·la és dialipètala, simètrica i formada per 5 pètals regulars de colors cridaners o blanc. La corol·la normalment és doble o plena a causa de la transformació dels estams en pètals.
Rosa gàl·lica és una espècie de rosa oriünda del sud i del centre d'Europa fins a Turquia. Es tracta d'un arbust baix, amb la tija erecta i dotada de grans agullons. Les flors són de color carmesí-violaci, solitàries i d'uns 9 cm de diàmetre que floreixen el mes de juny. Té propietats tòniques i astringents utilitzades sobretot per via tòpica.
Noms populars: Rosa de Castella, Roser castellà, Rosa francesa, Rosa roja, Rosa rosa, Rosa de Jericó
Etimologia: En català —i per altres llengües romàniques també—, el terme 'rosa' prové directament i sense canvis del llatí rosa, amb el significat que coneixem: 'la rosa' o 'la flor del roser'; Quant a la base, el nucli deriva d'una arrel indoeuropea vardh- (wardh), vradh- (wradh), 'créixer'; on en sànscrit wardh-as, significa 'germinant', i wardhati, 'elevar(se)', 'prosperar'. Per altra part, pot ser un derivat d'una arrel grecollatina VRAD-, 'plegar-se', 'fer-se flexible'. Color clar. 'Rosa' també és un terme coincident amb diversos noms germànics que tenen l'arrel hrod, amb el significat de ‘gloria'.
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Rosa gallica is a deciduous shrub forming large patches. The slender, straight prickles are various in size and frequency in this species. The leaves are pinnately-compound, with three to seven bluish-green leaflets. The flowers are clustered one to four together, on glandular pedicels. Each flower has five or more petals, sometimes producing double corollas. The flowers are fragrant and deep pink. The hips are globose to ovoid, 10–13 mm diameter, and orange to brownish.
In the field of Food science, rose petal extract from Rosa gallica has been shown to have properties that reduce inflammation and wrinkling in human skin.
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Don´t panic, my Newfoundland dog Benny is okay. He´ll soon get well. The inflammation abates.
This shot was taken with my first selfmade pinhole cam. I use my Canon EOS 400 D and create a pinhole. Here´s the tutorial:
Photographically, this image, captured yesterday in my local woodland, is nothing very remarkable. But it means a lot to me personally. An opportunity to walk once more in the woods, three long, dark, hard months after suffering a prolapsed disc in my lower back. I still have a lot of nerve damage and inflammation. I’ve been told it may take months to completely clear and I can’t carry a backpack until all the inflammation has subsided. But after weeks of physio and daily exercises, I can now walk 2-3 miles with a compact camera and a small travel tripod. It may not seem like much, but there are few places I’d rather be than walking in the woods with a camera.
Leica Q2, Summilux 1.7/28 ASPH. Original photograph copyright © Simon Miles. Not to be used without permission. Thanks for looking.
Teasel image taken at Old Moor.
Teasel Root is most known for its use in treating Lyme Disease. It is also used as a stomach aid, an analgesic for pain relief, an anti-inflamatory, and a stimulant for the nervous system. It is effective for chronic inflammation of the muscles, one of the major symptoms caused by the bacteria infection of Lyme Disease. It's also great for attracting Gold finches.
Nigella sativa is a small black seed that comes from a flowering plant in the Ranunculacea family. Native to southwest Asia and the Mediterranean, it now grows throughout India, the Middle East, and Europe. Nigella sativa has been used for centuries in herbal medicine to treat certain health conditions including asthma, bronchitis, and inflammation. It has also long been used as a spice and food preservative.
While research on Nigella sativa's health effects is limited, findings from in vitro, animal, and a small number of human studies show that it may offer immune-boosting and antioxidant benefits.
Blueberries are considered a "healing fruit" due to their high concentration of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that can support skin health and wound healing. They are rich in fiber, vitamins C and K, and particularly anthocyanins, which contribute to their vibrant blue color. These compounds may help reduce inflammation, strengthen blood vessels, and enhance the immune response, all of which are important for the healing process.
To go outside and taking macro pictures of nature is always a remedy for me against stress and a beginning headache.
Last week when I was stressed about work I went outside with my camera. When I found the sun shining every subject is welcome, I was happy to find these young and healthy nettles. Green is the color of relaxing.
Nettles will help against pain, inflammation and hyper tension.
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It is often the pain of the body,
that brings the head to insight,
and (inevitably ) decelerates me .
Inflammation of the body,inflame the mind and makes him fight.
a Abstraction made with stable diffusion and Photoshop.
The plant is also popularly known as wood willowherb or rubble flower, as it tends to establish itself as a pioneer plant on fallow land, clear-cut areas, or burned areas, as was the case in cleared forests or even on post-war rubble.
Natural Medicinal Uses
In folk medicine, a tea made from the leaves and flowers was drunk to combat inflammation and was considered immune-boosting and immunomodulating.
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Der Volksmund nennt die Pflanze auch Waldweidenröschen oder Trümmerblume, da sie sich als Pionierpflanze gerne auf Brache, Kahlschlag- oder Brandflächen ansiedelt, wie es in gerodeten Wäldern oder auch nach dem Krieg auf Trümmern der Fall war.
Naturmedizinische Verwendung
In der Volksmedizin wurde der Tee aus den Blättern und Blüten gegen Entzündungen getrunken und als immunstärkend / immunmodulierend angesehen.