#oregano
Basil:
Wealth, exorcisms, abundance, cleansing, love, banishment, prosperity, pleasure, fruitfulness, purifying, romance, accomplishment, and compassion.
Catnip:
Romance, attractiveness, cheerfulness, glamours, charms, pleasure, love, attraction, vitality, rejuvenation, hope, optimism, and happiness.
Chives:
Fortification, restoration, desire, prophecy, defense, revitalization, curative, lust, pleasure, insight, protection, healing, sensuality, and divination.
Cilantro:
Peace, romance, emotional healing, shadow work, harmony, love, soothing, cleansing, amorousness, physical healing, synchronization, calming, purification.
Dill:
Wealth, desire, success, sensuality, security, romance, serenity, affection, harmony, fortune, lust, prosperity, protection, tranquility, love, and peace.
Fennel:
Protection, healing, purification, shield, homoeopathic, banishing, defense, healing, expelling, fortification, curative, and refinement.
Mallow:
Romance, protection, banishment, amorousness, safety, cleansing, love, defense, exorcisms, compassion, fortification, and warding.
Mint:
Prosperity, joy, fertility, purification, love, success, affluence, happiness, fruitfulness, cleansing, romance, compassion, and achievement.
Mugwort:
Prophetic dreams, divination, protection, grounding, warding, connection, enlightenment, psychic powers, strength, and astral projection.
Oregano:
Romance, luck, justice, wealth, amorousness, blessings, righteousness, prosperity, compassion, fortune, affluence, desire, success, and fairness.
Parsley:
Lust, protection, cleansing, wealth, sensuality, defense, purification, wealth, desire, fortification, dispelling, success, cleansing, and prosperity.
Peppermint:
Wealth, happiness, lushness, cleansing, love, victory, prosperity, pleasure, fruitfulness, purifying, romance, accomplishment, and compassion.
Rosemary:
Protection, vitality, intellect, romance, cleansing, sensuality, banishing, purification, vitality, cerebral control, and mental strength.
Spearmint:
Revitalization, romance, intellect, healing, love, recognition, dexterity, freshness, knowledge, abundance, compassion, revitalization, cleansing, and wealth.
Thyme:
Healing, restfulness, psychic power, romance, courage, cleansing, calming, restoration, tranquility, amorousness, bravery, purification, and soothing.
Oregano
Also known as : WILD MARJORAM, Mountain Mint, Rigani
Scientific Name : Origanum vulgare
Identification : Bright green opposite oval leaves that are slightly hairy. A crawling plant that is related to mint. Produces tiny purple flowers
Properties : amenorrhoea, stimulant, pungently aromatic, anti-asthmatic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, carminative, expectorant, Lowers blood pressure, Contain Carvacrol which has anti-tumour properties, boosts metabolism
Uses: Reduces anxiety, Boosts the immune system, Yeast and Fungal infections, Skin problems, Cancer, Heart health, Weight loss, Chest infections, Stomach disorders, throat and mouth problems, Culinary (Works best with Chilli, garlic, tomato or onions)
Try It : Spell to help people overcome the loss of a loved one. Mourning is important but sometimes we need a little spell help to move on. It also settles the stomach and helps with a headache.
Method 1 - Spell tea;
1 tsp Dried Oregano (although you can buy is from a store it is more potent if your grown and dry your own).
½ tsp Lemon and ½ tsp Honey (or substitute sweeten)
Place the herb in a small pot and add 1 cup or hot water (Not a full boil)
Allow to steep for 4 mins and sieve into a cup.
Stir in the Lemon and Honey stirring windshins to banish the negative emotions.
Method 2 - Fresh Herb;
Simply pinch fresh Oregano between your fingers breath in deeply think of the person and them let it drop, releasing your breath and the person.
Warnings: Always mix with a carrier oil, neat it will irritate the skin. Do not ingest the oil. Do not take when pregnant.
Parts used: Aerial parts and essential oil
Magic: A strong magical herb. Used in love spells to build the bond, Tranquillity spells, Courage building, It was traditionally grown in the cottage gardens to protect from black magic and hexes.
Planet : Mercury and Venus
Element : Air and Earth
Deities : Venus
Folklore and History: The earliest use recorded is the Assyrians over 5000 years ago. The best variety is the Greek where the name comes from Oros Ganos “Joy of the mountains”. If you see Oregano growing on a grave it was believed to indicate that the person was enjoying the afterlife. Both the Ancient Greeks and Pagans used Oregano in their wedding ceremonies (Greek as a wreath on the head, Pagans in the hand tying). The famous Hippocrates used oregano as an antiseptic and for stomach conditions. Oregano is one of the rare herbs that tastes better dried than it does fresh.
Plant Tips : It grows will in the shade. Rich soils and recent flowering will reduce the potency. It like a Ph of 6.8. Replace the plants every four years to prevent them getting too straggly. Warning : Like all Marjoram’s it likes to hybridise with other species, if you purchase seeds and the results seem bland and flavourless then it’s likely to not be true Origanum vulgare.
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Close up you can see the tiny hairs on the leaves that help to identify this herb.
Two quick and simple remedies for easing Asthma symptoms!
1. Oregano tea, this quick to make and refreshing tea has many health benefits but it’s particular strength is it’s relaxant and anti-inflammatory properties. The anti inflammatory effect helps to soothe the inflamed passages in the lungs and is especially helpful for sufferers who experience sudden inflammation through influences such as allergens, pollen for example.
How to make:
- Take 2 teaspoons of freshly picked and washed Oregano leaves tightly packed, or 1 teaspoon of dry Oregano leaves and add into your cup
- Pour over freshly boiled water
- Let it steep for 5-10 minutes (longer is stronger but more bitter)
- Add honey or lemon to taste and drink!
2. Turmeric powder, this powder is also very high in anti-inflammatory properties and is great for helping to keep general Asthma symptoms at bay. It can be drunk in teas, taken in pill capsules made by yourself, or simply added to a variety of meals such as Curries & Noodle dishes.
To get the most out of Turmeric it is best taken fairly regularly, I take one 500 MG capsule a day during Summer time to help keep lung inflammation at bay (Summer is when I suffer most with my Asthma due to pollens etc)
For those who would prefer a Turmeric tea -
- 2 Tea spoons dried Turmeric powder
- 50 ML raw Honey
- 1 Tea spoon of freshly ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tea spoon of Lime or Lemon juice
- Add the ingredients to a Mortar and work it into a consistent paste
- Boil enough water to fill ¾ of a cup and put the paste at the bottom of the cup, stirring as you pour in the water
- Drink when cool
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Quick bonus tip - There are many teas out there that can also help relieve Asthma symptoms such as Ginger & Redbush/Rooibos tea, the trick is finding what works for you and what you prefer most!
Caution - remember to always be aware of any allergies you have and to take care with trying any new ingredients in your diet, if you have allergies to any spices similar to Turmeric then it is best to check with your doctor before adding it in any form to your diet. Same for Oregano, those who are allergic to similar herbs such as Lavender & Marjoram may be at risk.
If pregnant or breast feeding don’t take any extra Turmeric supplements on top of any in your diet, same goes for Diabetics as it can lower blood sugar levels a lot.
Lastly, if you find Oregano tea does help a lot, you might like to consider growing your own plants as it is an easy and cost effective way to keep it at hand at all times rather than buying expensive shop bought teas!
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FromJersey Mike’s Subs:
I’ve grown up in Jersey, but it was in NY that I’m finally trying Jersey Mike’s. Subs are good, but I never crave them and I never get subs for lunch. Today was a different story.
A mini portion of the Super Sub with Mike’s Way without the onions.
Cost: $5.85
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I love plants, especially herbs. As I’m studying clinical herbalism @lincolncollegeuk part time. It really helps to actually see the plants and I love my herb garden at home. So bought some extras herbs today.. It’s a bit late in the season for herbs, but I bought some tarragon, Lemon verbena, oregano and lavender. I’ll be busy looking all these up and learning their botanical names and medicinal properties. My home and garden will look great and smell good. Looking forward to making tinctures and other using the herbs in a multitude of ways
#tarragon #lemonverbena
#oregano #lavender
#herbalmedicine #medicinalherbs #herbs #London #Shoreditch #clinicalherbalism #herbalism #studying #handlers #loupe #herbgarden #flowermarket #sundaymarket #tinctures (at Columbia Road Flower Market)
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#soup #vegetablesoup #vegetables #tomato #carrot #leek #celery #rosemary #thyme #basil #oregano #pepper #healthy #veggies #food #instasoup #foodstagram
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