๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Burdock, Arctium, Batroot, Beggar's buttons, Clotbur, Foxes Clote, Fructus arctii, great bur, great burdocks, lappa, Goba, thorny burr, andย happy major
๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Arctium Lappa
๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐: Asteraceae~ Daisy, Composite, Sunflowers, marigold, chamomile, etc.
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Cleansing the urine and purifying blood, used to help treat scurvy, boils, rheumatic afflictions, ulcers and scaly skin disorders, dandruff, itch scalp, bruises and swellings, indigestion especially in people who suffer often. General tonic, and helps with impotence and infertility
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: large amounts induce sweating and some people get dermatitis from topical exposure so do a spot test and wait 24 hours.
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:
Counter magic
Cleansing
Flushing out negativity
General protection
Healing
Male potency
Persistence
Root can be carved into figures and shapes, then dried and work as an amulet
Used in potions, baths, incense and amulets for general healing
Used in rituals, amulets, and spells to ward of negative energy
Warding
๐ฏ๐๐๐๐(๐๐๐): Hel, Hecate, and Cerridwen
๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Earth, Water
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Venus
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๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Libra, Taurus
๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Fem
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐(๐): #1 root/base
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? ๐ด๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: no- though it closely resembles Belladonna which is a nightshade and the flowers (I don't think) are edible.
Has an earthy, sweet flavor
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐: Used in hot or cold tea
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐- Grows wild just about everywhere, and is considered a weed, so collection in public is usually fine
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: full sun or partial shade, just about anywhere
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Autumn or early spring.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Sow seeds directly in the soil about 18" apart.
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Light, well drained soil
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐: When the fruits are dry in appearance and stick to your clothing, collect and shake out the seeds before spreading them onto a paper to dry out.
๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Not actually too fussy with soil
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Has an earthy, bitter smell. Large wavy edged leaves that are light in color, woolly on the underside and darker and smoother of the upper side. Has spikey pink flowers with green bases (often with white petal tips.
๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Best within the first year during mid-autumn (mid-late summer for flowers and early summer for leaves) can be done as early as 8 to 12 weeks after sowing the seeds
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: Leaves should be harvest while they are young and tender. In its second year of growth it will produce purple flowers.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Leaves, flowers, roots, fruit, seeds
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: dig up the whole plant using a shovel or garden fork.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐: Slice roots into small pieces so in can dry thoroughly and properly, and lay leaves flat to dry.
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๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Bergamot, Beebalm, Horse Mint, Monarda, Oswego tea
๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Monardadidyma
๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐: Lamiaceae~ Basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, margoram, oregano, lavender, perilla, etc..
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: makes a sedative tea, high anti-fungal, anti bacterial, and anesthetic properties, induces perspiration, lowers fever, and aids with digestion. Used also for head aches, gastric disorders, nausea, vomiting, as well as used externally for pimples and other topical ailments
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Large amounts are almost definately not safe, there has been cases of convulsion and death in children who have taken large amounts of the oil.
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:
Abundance
Breaking toxic relations
Cooperation
Developing psychic powers
Dispelling the shadows of depression and fogginess that comes from worrying to much about things
Fertility
Help with connecting to higher self/ higher purpose
Invoking sun energies
Money
Protection
Self confidence
Success
Used in rituals to clear the mind and spirit
Youth
๐ฏ๐๐๐๐(๐๐๐): Persephone, Hermes
๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Fire, Air
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter
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๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Gemini, Virgo
๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Feminine
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐(๐):
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? ๐ด๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: though it can be poisonous in large amounts, it tastes citrusy and has our sour zing.
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐:
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Indoors or outdoors
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Sow indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow in early spring -when light frost is still possible.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: push seed into the dirt approximately 1/4" deep or twice the thickness of the seed.
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: optimal soil temp in 60-70 degrees for germination.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐: time the collection to the maturity of the flowers. The bergamot seeds usually mature one to three weeks after the flowers bloom.
๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Has an open, branching habit, each light green stem leans somewhat at an angle, and is topped with a group of flowers that together resemble ragged pompoms. The edible blooms are usually purple/pink and lave individual petals that are large, long and slender. Has a similar scent to a sweet orange but also has a fresh, fruity quality with spicy hints.
๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: During the mature flowering stage (June-September)
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐:
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: just about all but the roots
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Cut the plant just above the surface of the ground, leaving the crown and room system for future growth.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐: Hang upside down, spaced apart for ventilation in a dry place that's roughly 65-70 degrees.
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๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Bay, Bay leaves, Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay, True Laurel
๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Laurus Nobilis
๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐: Laruraceae~ Cinnamon
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Traditionally used to treat rheumatism, sprains, indigestion, ear aches, enhance perspiration, also used to treat diabetes and migrane, has vitamins A & C, and iron
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: sleepiness, drowsiness
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:
Banishing
Binding
Clairvoyance
Divination
Dreams
Good fortune
Healing
Inspiration
Protection
Put under pillows to aid with prophetic dreams
Success
Wisdom
Wishes
๐ฏ๐๐๐๐(๐๐๐):
๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Fire
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Sun
๐
๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Leo
๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Masc
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐(๐):
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? ๐ด๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: no- but can have pleasant side effects when eaten.
Has an almost minty flavor (somewhere between spearmint and menthol), with subtle hints of black pepper and Christmas tree pine.
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐: They add a subtle bitterness that keeps heavy soups and stews from being so heavy. Typically usedย to season long-cooking dishes like soups, stews, and braises, but it can also enhance the flavor of quicker-cooking dishes like risotto, pasta sauce, or even a simple pot of rice. The key is to have at least a little liquid for the bay to infuse and heat to get the process going.
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Out of direct sun light, in a place that doesn't get below 20 degrees (F).
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Asap after taking the cutting.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Stick your cutting in a pot of good growing medium (dip the end in rooting hormones first if desire)
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Keep moist but don't let the water puddle and sit.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐: Cut a 6' length from the end of the stem and remove all but a couple leaves on the top.
๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: its best to wait 1-2 years before harvesting leaves from your tree.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Shiny, smooth, dark green, lanceolate leaves, the leaves grow densely, has small yellow flowers in the spring, followed by black/dark purple berries.
๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Tree cuttings and leaves are best taken inย midsummer (though the leaves stick around all year)
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: When the new growth is half ripe.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: the leaves and (if you're trying to transplant) larger cuttings are needed
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: pick at the base of the leaf or if you want to harvest a bit more that usual, just take a branch, leaving the tree with as little wounds as possible.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐: Arrange the leaves in a single layer on a baking sheet, cover with a paper towel and place the tray in a dark and dry place, with plenty of ventilation. The leaves should dry within 14 days, flip them over after 7 to ensure they dry evenly -this method preserves the oils in the leaves.
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๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Basil, Great Basil, St. Joseph's Wort, St. Joseph's Herb, Witches Herb
๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Ocimum basilicum
๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐: Lamiaceae~ Mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, hyssop, thyme, lavender, perilla, ect.
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Eases insect bites, fevers and stomach cramps/digestive problems. Used to detoxify from cannabis and drugs that store themselves in fat cells. Can increase sex drive, mood lifting, as well as a mild sedative; used to help treat depression, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, as well as mental burnout.
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: contains a chemical alled estragole, which has caused liver cancer in laboratory mice. Oils and extracts might slow blood clotting and increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders. Extracts might lower blood pressure.
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:
Aids in keeping love
Banishes negativity
Dispels confusion, fears, and weakness
Exorcism
Fertility
Love
Peace
Protection
Protects against insanity
Sympathy
Wealth
Wisdom
๐ฏ๐๐๐๐(๐๐๐):
๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Fire
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Mars
๐
๐๐๐๐๐(๐):
๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Masc
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐(๐):
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? ๐ด๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: no-
Has a taste between savory and sweet, with hints of mint, anise, and pepper.
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐: On pastas, and great with balsamic reduction sauce
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: in 75-85 degree weather
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: 2 weeks after the last frost
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: sow 2-3 seeds per pot, about 1/4". Keep moist until germination (which should take 5-7 days,
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: moist soil but not too wet, warm weather but not too much sun.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐:
๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: (pay attention to wilting, in my experience basil can be a bit fragile {especially when they're store bought plants])
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Gloss, oval shaped leaves with smooth/slightly toothed edges that typically cup slightly. Leaves are arranged oppositely along the square stem. Small, clustered flowers are white to magenta and grow in stalk shapes. Smells like sweet Anise, Licorice, and Lemon.
๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Whenever needed
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: Nice crisp leaves that are close to full size
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: leaves
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Pinch off each leaf at the base, where the leaf meets the stock. Harvest from the top of the plant, where the leaves regenerate fastest.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐: Wash the basil leaves, dry them with a towel, and then tie them up using their stems.ย Then, hang them in a cool, dry placeย (ideally high in your kitchen). It'll take 4 to 5 weeks to fully air-dry.
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๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Apple, Silver bough, Tree of love, Fruit of the Underworld
๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Malus domestica
๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐: Rosaceae~ plum, cherry, peaches, apricot, almond, rose, meadow sweets, firethorns
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Helps with lung strength, heart health, asthma, bone health, weight loss, brain related disease, and immune system
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: No general side effects
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:
Abundance
Creativity
Cut in half horizontally for a natural pentagram
Death
Divination
Fertility
Hidden knowledge
Immortality
Longevity
Love
Luck
Opening gateways
Prosperity
Spirituality
Wisdom
๐ฏ๐๐๐๐(๐๐๐): Odin, Hera
๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Water
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Venus
๐
๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Taurus
๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Fem
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐(๐):
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? ๐ด๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: no-
Most apples areย a little sweet and a little tart, but neither characteristic overpowers the other. Some types of these apples will taste mild, while others will have stand-out flavor. As usual, that depends on the weather and harvest conditions, as well as the type of apple.
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐: Cooked down into a sauce, apple butter, or fruit preserves. They can be baked in an oven and served with custard, and made into pies or apple crumble. In the UK roast pork is commonly served with cold apple sauce made from boiled and mashed apples.
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: soil Ph should be between 6-7, can grow in most soils as long as there is no standing water or puddling when it rains.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: After the last frost
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Make a small hole with your finger, drop the seed and cover with soil. Water well, when the leaves begin to emerge, move the pots to a sunny window, plant the strongest seedlings in the ground when they're a few inches tall.
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Full sun
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐:
๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Dwarf trees take 2-3 years to fruit and standard trees take up to 8.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Apple trees have a semi-broad trunk with wide, spreading branches. Dwarf apple trees range from 10 feet tall and up, while standard trees can grow over to 20 feet without pruning. Many apple trees have spurs, thorn like growths along their branches.
๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Some types of apples are ready to harvest as early as July, while others develop their best flavor during the frosty days of autumn, ripening in October or November.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: when the skin color deepens
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: The fruit, and sometimes the leaves
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Pick fruit from the trees and be careful not to bruise them by cupping the apple in your palm, lift up and give a gentle twist until it pops off with the stem.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐: Store in a fridge or fruit bowl/ cut and dry in an oven or dehydrator.
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๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Anise, Star Anise, Chinese Anise
๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Illicium verum
๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐: Schisandraceae~ Magnolia vine, Kadsura
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Used as a remedy for gas, bloating, cramping, and digestive issues, good for bronchitis and asthma. Antibacterial, antifungal, helps keep blood sugar in check, reduce depression and menopause symptoms.
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: May haveย estrogen-like effects, so there's some concern that the use of anise supplements may be potentially harmful to people with hormone-sensitive conditions, such as hormone-dependent cancers (breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer), endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:
Banishes evil
Clairvoyance
Clarity
Dark moon divination
Dream potion (slow cook in Olive, Coconut or Jojoba oil and anoint wrists and temples before bed)
Immortality
Love
Luck
Place on altar to increase the power generated
Power generator
Prophetic visions
Protection
Psychic awareness
Represent stars
Spiritual offerings
๐ฏ๐๐๐๐(๐๐๐):
๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Air/Water
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Mercury/Jupiter
๐
๐๐๐๐๐(๐):
๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Fem
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐(๐):
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? ๐ด๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: no-
Has a sweet licorice flavor
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐: Dough for baked goods, fruit fillings for pies, and ground meat before baking. Anise extract can be used in baked goods and to flavor drinks such as coffee or hot chocolate. The seeds can also be used to brew a licorice-flavored tea.
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Full sun, inside or outside
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Sow anise in the gardenย as early as two weeks before the average last frost date in spring. Anise requires a long, frost-free growing season of about 120 days.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Growing anise needs regular water until the plants are established and then can tolerate periods of drought.ย
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Does best around 65 to 70 degrees. Likes slightly acidic soil with consistent moisture
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐: August to Septemberย when the flowers go to seed. Save the seed heads in a paper bag until they dry enough for the seed to fall out of the old flowers.
๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Compost is the only fertilizer you'll need
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: The solid green leaves are two to four inches long, simple, spirally-arranged, and obovate to elliptic in shape. Crushed leaves have a licorice aroma. Flowers are inconspicuous and fruit is a star shaped many-seeded pod about 3/4 inch in diameter.
๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: takes up to 6 years to grow fruit. Pick when still unripe, available all year round with fresh pods between March and May. Seeds require more than 100 frost-free days to reach harvest. Harvest seeds fromย late summer to early autumn starting
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: About two to three weeks after flowering when seeds have turned brown and fall easily from the head.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: seeds flowers and fruit
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Snip anise leaves for fresh use as needed.ย
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐: Dry in the sun or in an oven
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๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Angelica, Masterwort, Archangel
๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Angelica sylvestris
๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐: Apiaceae~ Celery, Carrot, Parsley, Coriander, Dill, Cumin, Fennel
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Aids with colic and hepatitis.
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Mayย increase your blood pressure, cause heart problems, and interact with blood thinners.
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:
Angelic magic
Banishing
Bring emotional temperance
Bring good fortune
Courage (personal courage based in moral uprightness)
Clarity
Cleaning
Dried root is used as in incense, floor washes, and baths to break jinxes
Exorcism
Harmonious home life
Harmony
Healing
Protection
Psychic ability
Purify the home
Used to concentrate all solar charms
Visions
Warding off evil and hexes
When working with/harvesting the plant its best to do so in they day during the hour of the sun
an ingredient in the Hoodoo working "Firey Wall of Protection"
๐ฏ๐๐๐๐(๐๐๐):
๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Fire
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Sun
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๐๐๐๐๐(๐):
๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Masc
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐(๐):
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? ๐ด๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: root is poisonous when fresh-
Has an earthy, woody, and slightly bitter taste.
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐: Used as a flavoring for liqueurs. Candied angelica is a rare and hard-to-find ingredient but brings special flavor to cookies, cakes and other desserts.
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: In warm climates,
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Transplant in spring
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: dig down ~a foot deep, carefully removing the whole plant, devide the root into 2-3 sections and plant immediately at a similar depth, leaving about 18-24 in between each plant.
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: moist soil -but not water logged- mid sun.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐: Transplant in spring
๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Fast growing
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: smells woody, peppery, earthy and green. Large umbrella-like clusters of white flowers sprout out of a thick stem. The large hollow stems are pale purple/dark purple. The appearance of the leaves might be confused with the leaves of poisonous hemlock, so be careful.
๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Harvesting of leaves should occur in theย late spring or early summer. Harvesting stems must wait until the second year and are then candied
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐:
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: The whole plant
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Cut off the leaves and flowers you need, leaving about 2/3 of the plants foliage, try to leave as little wounds on the plant as possible.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐: Hang flowers upside down, and or dry everything in a dehydrator or oven
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๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Amaranth, Cockโs Comb, Kiwicha, Lambโs Quarters, Pigweed, Love Lies Bleeding
๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Amaranthus tricolor
๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐: Amaranthaceae
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Used to reduce swelling, aids in curing stomach flu, and other illnesses, good for breaking fasts, the seeds lower cholesterol, use flower extract for sores, ulcers, and as a mouth wash for mouth sores.
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: May causeย diarrhea and stomach pain in some people.
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:
Associated with immortality
Healing
Heart healing
Protection
Said to aid in spirits crossing to the other world
To make sure youโre never struck by a bullet (preferrably on a full moon Friday- pull up the whole plant, leave an offering for the plant and fold it all up in a white cloth and wear against your chest)
Used to decorate images of Gods and Goddesses
Woven into a wreath itโs said to render the wearer invisible
๐ฏ๐๐๐๐(๐๐๐):
๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Fire
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Saturn
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๐๐๐๐๐(๐):
๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Fem
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐(๐):
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? ๐ด๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: sort of-
Always cook before eating and grow in a low-nitrogen situation. Has a sweet, nutty flavor and is crunchy after being cooked.
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐: Savory dishes as well as sweet breakfast porridge
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐- Annual
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐:
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: In spring, mid-May to early June
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Just throw some seeds on the ground, must be replanted or allowed to self seed each year
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Does best outdoors, in well-drained soil,
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐:
๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: pretty easy to grow, resistant to heat, has no major disease problems (though susceptible to fungus)
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Leaf shape can be variable, but most leaves are egg-, diamond-, or lance-shaped; leaves may sometimes exhibit a white or purple, chevron-shaped watermark on them. Leaf petioles (especially on older leaves) are as long or longer than the leaf blades.
๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: You can harvest the seeds as late as the day after the first frost. Usually in its best shape during early spring to early autumn.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: If the leaves fall off thatโs an indication its about ready.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐:
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: pick off the leaves and use as needed and cut flowers as they bloom.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐: Store seeds in a cool, dark, dry place (heat light and moisture will damage the oils in the seeds and cause them to go rancid. Hang flowers upside down to dry.
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๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Allspice, Pimento berry, Jamaica pepper
๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐(๐): Pimenta dioica
๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐: Mytraceae~ clove, bay rum, eucalyptus, myrtle, guava
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Used in a paste for tooth aches, arthritis & sore muscles, acne, and cold limbs. Also used in a tea for encouraging appetite and digestion, and as a tonic
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Can cause nausea and vomiting in large amounts.
๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:
Boosts will power
Breaking bad habits & inertia
Clearing energy blockages
Courage
Healing mixes
Increasing energy & determination
Luck
Money
Sex magic
Spell booster
Spell breaking
๐ฏ๐๐๐๐(๐๐๐):
๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Fire
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Mars
๐
๐๐๐๐๐(๐):
๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐(๐): Masc
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐(๐): 1st|root|red
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? ๐ด๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: No.
Has a robust, peppery, earth taste and smell. Used as a sub for cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐: Jerk recopies and English food, stews, sauces, pickling, and more.
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐-
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Tropical areas
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐:
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: 3ft apart to allow for full canopy spread
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐:
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐:
๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: must have male and female trees for cross-pollination, only female trees set fruit.
๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐- *INDANGERED GROW YOUR OWN*
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: trees fruit at 3 yrs of age
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: flowers appear in June, July, and August, once berries are full size but are unripe and green (because once they ripen they lose their aroma)
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: the unripe yet full grown berries from females and leaves from males
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: break off small branches bearing clumps of berries, being sure to leave as little wounds on the plant as possible.
๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐: Dry in the sun or in an oven until they turn a dark reddish brown. Leaves can be plucked and pressed for oil.
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