Weekly Challenge
A few weeks ago, I planted an herb garden so, that is what I am using for my weekly challenge. Here is a list of the herbs I planted, and their medicinal uses. The herbs, like traditional medicines do have side effects, and they can also affect any prescription medications you may be on. Please do your own research and consult with your physician before trying herbal remedies.
It has been raining for two weeks, almost non stop, so I hope I donāt lose any to too much water.
Rosemary- memory, pain relief, headaches, stimulant for the nervous system, inflammation, heart health, hair growth, food preservative.
Lemon Balm -relieve stress, reduce anxiety, boost cognitive function, insomnia, treat cold sores, relieve indigestion, help treat nausea, minimize menstrual cramps, ease headache pain, lesson tooth pain
Catnip -intestinal cramps, indigestion, causes sweating, induces menstruation, sedative, increases appetite, treats diarrhea, colic, the common cold, cancer, nervous conditions, stomach ailments, hives, and the common cold have been treated with catnip tea. The dried leaves have been smoked to relieve respiratory ailments, and a poultice has been used externally to reduce swelling.
Rue -arthritis, stimulates menstruation, treats menstrual cramps, fungal infections, heart health, anxiety, insect repellent
Mug wort -Anxiety and depression, weight loss, indigestion menstrual pain, diuretic, immune system, vision, bone mineral density, vivid dreams.
Feverfew - migraine relief, anxiety and stress, lower inflammation, pain reduction, fever, menstrual discomfort, appetite booster, respiratory function, heart health
Mexican Marigold - digestive, diuretic, and febrifuge, hypotensive, narcotic, anesthetic, sedative and stimulant, sore eyes, diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, colic, hiccups, rheumatism, malaria and feverish illnesses.
Dill -improves digestion, prevents gas, cures diarrhea, lowers cholesterol, insomnia, diabetes, insect repellent, bone health, anti-cancer, menstrual cramps, reduces labor pain, cures hiccups
your garden! I have those herbs 
but not planted. I would love to try & grow my own, the last time I tried they didnāt do wellā¦
Thank you so much to everyone who has jumped in to explore natural health and healing so far- the recipes, experiences, thoughts, and spellwork shared are all a delight to see. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom! 
I wanted to grow lemon balm! It looks amazing, you really have a green thumb! It looks like you put a lot of love into it ! 
but it is a step in the right direction
My first ever.
) has always been therapeutic for me so Iāve loved planning how to make it even better. Iāve got so many ideas and plants that I want to add into it - just need to find the time and space!
Weāll get there one day!
I know Iām going to be saving your tea recipe for myself. It sounds tasty but also potent!
Iām not too big of a crystal user, but making your own jewelry and feeling for the energies and how they interact with your own is a wonderful way to work some alternative healing! 
I could never turn down a cup of coffee. I would always say you could summon me in a summoning circle with a cup of coffee and some yarn 
Not only did you take a stand and know what you wanted, you advocated for yourself as a patient. That can be a very challenging thing to manage, especially knowing how some doctors are. Iāve had my fair share of doctors tell me I was wrong or that I shouldnāt try an alternate therapy ā then theyād get upset when I did and it worked 
Thank you for all of this wonderful information! Iāll admit Iām not too knowledgable about mushrooms, but now I know at least a little bit more. It reminds me that thereās even mushroom coffee out there. 
I wonder how that tastes?
I know one is an antiseptic ointment. What are the bath salts for? They remind me of happiness and warmth!
the water doesnāt do any damage!
I want to plant more clover in my yard because it keeps the weeds down, the ants down, and itās a native grass to my area. Iāve got my vegetable/fruit garden ā I wish I could have fruit trees but we have to get HOA approval and I donāt have the brain space for that right now lol
Jasmine tea 
Tough week and my internet wasnāt working properly for me to dig around and try to upload this weekend 
and I lost some of my stuff I wanted to post! Thereās so much good stuff here!! 
than what we grow here in our gardens in the US. For me personally, I love to use a combination of Rosemary and Lavender essential oils in my shampoo and body wash as a good start to my day for focus, and to just cleanse off the night or prior dayās yuk! It is said that Rosemary helps to stimulate hair growth as well as balance out skin and scalp issues, dandruff, sebum build-up, acne, dermatitis. I like to put a sprig in my glass of wine as it seems to go great with the smell of tannins! 
Little did I know that Rosemary is also good for digestion as well as an anti-inflammatory, and has anti-carcinogenic properties. A little fun fact - good source of iron, calcium and B-6! I havenāt tried this herb for any muscle soreness though - I stick to cinnamon, eucalyptus and other more warming herbs/oils.