Evening Primrose Progress

3-11-12
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4.11.12
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4.25.12
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In a quiet existence they move in our dreams!
In an extraordinary existence they dance without means!
In a sacred existence they move through in teams,
In all of their awareness without our means!
They grow on and under our existential schemes!
I am honored to know they exist just the same!
In whatever they do and why ever they be, still remains!
I am humbled to witness these beautiful greens!
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Matt Stone....:D On~~~~~

Prevent and Reverse Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
http://youtu.be/-WwqBN7TPvU

Things that make you go hmmmmm......

I don't know what you all think about this, but I am always looking at both and any other side of things that I can.
Additionally, if all of the supliments, and things; if all of this info was informative and accurate, why is it that we still have problems? Hm?
I don't know, and neither do others, or Matt wouldn't have this argument. I, too, have looked at many sides of these issues. I have tryed many ways and have had lots of counsel, but still don't know that much about this kinds of issues.
So, I share this for pondering. I hope it helps or at leasts gives some food for thought.
These are the issues that doctors love to talk about, but not drug companies, and other markets like these. I am no expert. Just thinking out loud.
Namesta! And cheers to all of you who also wonder, ponder, blunder and pick yourselves up and do it again! I commend you! You rock people! You Do! :D

Rethink Candida; i.e. glucose metabolism,,,, thank you to McT. :D

I have always had my dithers on this. It is nice to see that my thinking was there. I have known about the kinds of sugars. And remember to watch out for those gummy crocs! Hahaha....
http://youtu.be/km1h3WkteCU

Oenothera Evening Primrose Progress; I transplanted last

I have always looked to the uses of herbs and wondered, how could these ailments line up, or how could the plant work with a certain ailment and some seaminly different ailment? Do the ailments really  line up somehow? Do the plants have a pattern someway? Do the plants and ailments have some connection?
    I am not big into the scientific and medical dialogue only because of how I have seen it missused, or if that is too strong, maybe misguided is better. I also think we have a gap in proper care. It is a tough arena, but oh well, it is up for some great changes then! So, I ask the question. Asking that it not be put in scientific medical terms as much as in terms that foster hope and healing; love and kind progress! I ask that we become aware where we have become blind.
   I think that I really don't know exactly how to ask these questions in a consise manner, so I don't usually ask, but I am working on making it all make sense. Do you wonder if there are connections, patterns and courses the plants and/or the ailments have and/or plant and ailments might have this connection(for lack of better term) together, or in combination with each other? I do see little hints at this, but nothing blatantly straight forward. I may simply not be looking in the right places, or not asking the 'right' questions, or not surmizing properly.
   One thing I know from being an ill child is that I was /am bias and swayed from my illness and the care I recieved. Not that anyone person or group necessarily did anything wrong, it is just that I wasn't 'helped' exactly. Not that everyone wasn't trying, they were. My mother was taxed with her own issues and dealing with a sick child and she herself had issues in health and family that made her life pretty busy. She did her best and I still remember her love and care. Anywho, on to add my photos of my Oenoathera, Evening Primrose progessive photos. I hope I can find them in the right order. Here goes....

primrose 3.11.12  ©Allisonians

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These I transplantes last late fall from the corner. My last gift from Dave. TY :D It's the anniversary of his mystery being found! You go mister! I miss you!

My cat, Roo, think I am taking his picture, Mr. Poser!
This is my herbal ally gift corner! Where my wonderful EP came from! 
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And the rocky ground EP was born in! Close up of my herbal ally gift corner and a couple of the gifts I have left!
 Where my wonderful EP came from!
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Primrose babies I transplanted 04.06.12
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What they look like today!
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Here is some www information;
http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/o/oenothera-biennis=evening-primrose.php
The bark and the leaves are astringent and sedative. They have proved of use in the treatment of gastro-intestinal disorders of a functional origin, whooping cough and asthma. A syrup made from the flowers is also an effective treatment for whooping cough. The bark is stripped from the flowering stem and dried for later use, the leaves are also harvested and dried at this time. Evening primrose oil has become a well-known food supplement since the 1980"s. Research suggests that the oil is potentially very valuable in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, pre-menstrual tension, hyperactivity etc. It is also taken internally in the treatment of eczema, acne, brittle nails, rheumatoid arthritis and alcohol-related liver damage. Regular consumption of the oil helps to reduce blood cholesterol levels and lower the blood pressure. The seed is a good source of gamma-linolenic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid which assists the production of hormone-like substances. This process is commonly blocked in the body, causing disorders that affect the uterine muscles, nervous system and metabolism. The poulticed root is applied to piles and bruises. A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of obesity and bowel pains.

April Tasks; Dandelion (life long) Plant Ally Tinture and essence

April
Okay, okay. This is my lifetime herbal ally, Dandelion, Not,  Evening Primrose which is my this year's study aka herbal ally. I will post my photos and study for EP asap.

Essence

essence enlightened

tincture

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Update;
And so it happens; I finish a thought, have written it down, it forms a question that I am asking and by no understood thinking, I get a bit of news. Well this time it was in a post from Charlie! Thank you for writng this! It is wonderful!
So and gift to me and I will pass it on to you;
A free ebook;
Here's the link;
http://www.herbcraft.org/bitters.pdf?tw_p=twt

Myosotis sp. aka forget-me-not

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Myosotis sp.

For-get-me-not

I used to say,

Now I say, "Who knows me?"

How Did the For Get Me Not get it's name?

Here's a link that will tell you why~

http://www.wildflowerinformation.org/WildflowerFolklore.asp

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Here are some herbal usage links;

http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/m/myosotis-alpestris=alpine-forget-me-not.php

WoW Webmed says it's uses, lungs and nose bleeds;

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-497-FORGET-ME-NOT.aspx?activeIngredientId=497&activeIngredientName=FORGET-ME-NOT

Whooping cough and broncitis;

http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/m/myosotis-scorpioides=water-forget-me-not.php

And this from a tea company, oh my goodness:D;

Tea helps to reduce high blood pressure, smoothes the nerves and promotes restful sleep. It also promotes skin beauty and drank for slimming purposes. This tea can be mixed with rose bud, stevia sweet leaf or honey to enhance its flavor.

http://www.teacuppa.com/Forget-Me-Not-Flower-Tea.asp

That's all for now folks,

So, I now have forget~me~nots tea! I am a happy girl! My neighbor has been spraying chemicals like crazy and I am down wind from them. I didn't smell it, but I tasted it! I am sad, but have to live in a world, as we all do, with huge diversity. I don't know how anyone can dislike a dandelion, but I am bias and neighborly, well sort of. I will not miss this, but I know that diversity is everywhere and is what makes the world great as well.

Tootles :DPhoto is mine for the liking! HUgs and such :D

introducing {my first computer paint attempt} at ~ Dan de Lion ~

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He is not exactly what 'I' was going for, BUT he was a WHOLE LOT of FUN to quickly draw. Ah, the moon and all of it's splendor, kept me up to play! :D ©Allisonians

~~~Dan de Lion~~~

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Dan
can
De
be
Lion
Shinin'
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Climbing the ancient wild rose; Honeysuckles journey

Honey Suckle loves to hug!

The rose, she likes to bite!

But somehow they can climb and climb,

To reach the highest heights!

Wish I knew how to get along like that,
But they do go their seperate ways at the top! :D

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Clover; Red Clover ~ Trifolium pratence: and Dandelion ~ Taraxacom

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One of the most interesting parts of herbalism, TO ME, is that there is a whimsical magic that adds mystery and imagination.

Two things I have  noticed; The first is that I have always known, but didn't know where to put it. I have noted this from time to time when I am talking about herbs and my favorite and why that is. I notice that I don't remember the medical jargon. I am not privy to medical language. Nor am I too excited about medical social structures that are set here these days. I know there are wonders upon wonders, but there is also a very serious dark side. I know there is a dark side to the magic of herbs, but it feels more natural.
I am very imaginative, so I think of being in this forest. The forest of my dreams. I was fortunate to toddle in a great red wood forest where we lived when I was 3 until I was 8 years old. There I fell in ABSOLUTE love with the sound of the forest. Entering it was magical. I dreamed of things that I wasn't sure later didn't really happen or not. Those were great dreams. I have been back to that area and am sad to say that the forest was risen to develop more of the Boeing suburbs apparently needed at the time. ;(

So, relatively, I remember some old story about Dan de Lion. The cover had a white background which was minute compared to the rolling hill of a field of dandelion with Dan de Lion emerging henceforth. I knew it wasn't really ABOUT dandelions. It was about a lion. There were pastures of dandelions and if you looked just so, you could see the lion, who became the main character. This was a children's allegory about character building or some such. (I do need to see if I can find it.) But what is interesting to me, is that I am pretty sure it was a real story from my youth. The doubt created a wonderful mystery and the thought of writing a story myself. And whether or not the story(if it was for real) had only to do with character, or if the lion and the dandelion were only happenstance, or were they chosen? I know; who knows? But my point is that the question is exciting and magical!
 I have written a couple of little shorts in feiry(fairy) language which were full of allegory. My last computer or the one before that or one of my hundreds(or so it seems) of journals has a couple of the stories. I made fairy houses and wrote stories to go with. It was a great pleasure!

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Next is the clover; I've nearly lost my point on it. For some unknown reason the Latin name means something to me. I don't know what. It's familiarity is magically haunting. I don't/haven't thought too closely about it, I just know that when I think of Red Clover's Latin name, Trifolium pratence, it is familiar. Red Clover has been a smell and a beauty that I have loved since I can remember. They are my two life long friends! Leaving my Clover and Dandelion patches are the toughest thing I can think of. Of course, leaving my family is beyond words. But maybe I will find some magical wisdom if I focus on these ancient friends! I have always recognised Dandelion and (Red) Clover as very particularly important to me personally. I will take my own advice here to ponder and wonder for one more season and maybe next winter my story of who Clover and Dan de Lion are to me will unfold. If not, I sure as heck will be focusing on them in the next friendly patch(es) I see on my journey to the edge of the sea this season!


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