Category: Herbs and Essential Oils
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All About Strawberries
Wow, has it been a busy week! I’m sorry I’m getting this out to you late, but my little brother came to visit this weekend and we had WAY too much fun! No strawberries, though. Here’s a “guest appearance” I did on Paranormal Avians where Birdy and I both chime in on how to use…
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A Herbal Holiday Resource
Oooooh, lookie! A friend just posted up this resource over on the Facebook and I’m passing it along to you. Personally, I’m eyeballing the chai and sugarplums and the incense paper. If you try any of these out, let us know!
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All About Coconut
Coconuts are commonly used in magic for chastity, protection, and good fortune. The health benefits of coconut is just becoming common knowledge, and these nuts are becoming easier and easier to find throughout the country. Asian and Pacific Island cultures rely on coconuts so much, in fact, that they often refer to the palm tree…
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All About Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a commonly used cooking herb derived from the bark of the Cinnamomum tree. It is used in the cooking of almost all of our favorite things and has a distinct taste and scent. It has long been prized by through Europe and the Middle and Far East. Traders would keep the harvesting of cinnamon…
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Germination – Spring Time Spells
Germination is the process in which a plant or fungus emerges from a seed or spore, respectively, and begins growth. — Wikipedia So, basically, germinating is when things start sprouting! And here we are in spring, so there is a LOT of germinating going on right now. In fact, it’s the season to start planting…
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All About Rose
Ah, roses. Is there a flower with a bigger reputation? Roses are truly amazing. Their variety alone is staggering and they can now be found just about anywhere. Roses are very quick breeders and several new varieties of rose are developed every year. It would be easy to devote your entire life just to the…
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All About Garlic
Mmmmmm! Garlic is one of my favorite herbs! It’s antioxidant properties and effects on your health have been lauded. Aside from it’s obvious effects with protection against vampires, garlic has several other benefits to it as well. Garlic has long been used as a general protective herb, worn around the neck or carried in the…
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All About Rosemary
Rosemary is another one of my favorite herbs. It’s so versatile and smells so wonderful. Sometimes I go outside and just ‘pet’ my rosemary plant to enjoy the scent and receive a little boost in my day. Rosemary is typically used for cleansings, healings, assistance sleeping, mental clarity, romance, protection, and maintaining youthiness. Rosemary is…
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All About Lavender
Lavender is one of my absolute FAVORITE herbs! It’s so versatile, so pretty, and has such a wonderful scent that it’s really a joy to work with. Lavender is typically used for cleansings, uplifted moods, protection, romance, relaxation, and peace. Lavender is commonly used in sachets, fresh cuttings, floral waters, and incenses. It has a…
