Language of Flowers

I have always liked the idea of different flowers having different meaning, so a long time ago I looked it up to see what I could find, here's my list-

Angelica- Inspiration
Apple- Temptaion
Balm- Sympathy
Sweet Basil- Good Wishes
Bay leaves- unchanging affection
Bay Tree- glory
Belladonna- silence
Betony- surprise
Birch- meekness
Bluebell- Constancy
Borage- bluntness
Buttercup- promises of richness
Carnation- pure love
cedar- strong
Chamomile- energy in adversity
Chervil- sincerity
Chickweed- rendezvous
Clover- happiness
Coltsfoot- justice
Columbine- folly
Crocus- youthful gladness
Daffodil- regret
Daisy- innocence
Dandelion- oracle
Forget-me-not- true love
Foxglove- insincerity
Geranium- comfort
Hawthorn- hope
Heartsease- tender thoughts
Honeysuckle- fidelity
Ivy- wedded love
Jasmine- amiability
Juniper- protection
Lavender- acknowledgment of love
Lilac- fast emotions of love
Lily, white- purity
Calendula- sunny disposition
Mint- virtue
Motherwort- concealed love
Mugwort- happiness
Myrtle- love
Olive- peace
Orange Blossoms- chastity
Pennyroyal- flee
Peppermint- warmth
Rosemary- remembrance
Rose, full bloom- secrecy
Rose, white- purity
Rose, pink- love
Rose, red- passion
Rue- herb of grace
Snowdrop- hope
Strawberry- perfection
Tansy- war
Vervain- enchantment
Violet- faithfulness
Weeping Willow- forsaken
Yarrow- war & healing

There you go, now you can send someone a message with a bouquet of flowers &/or herbs.

Air diffuser mixes

I love my essential oil diffuser, I run it a lot during the winter months- cold season, and in times of sickness at my house. You can buy ready made mixes, mix your own or if you are lucky enough to have an herb store that will mix blends of your choosing. Here are some great blends for your diffuser.

Burnout Reviver- grapefruit, lavender, peppermint, rosemary.
Concentration- lavender, patchouli, peppermint, rosemary.
Immunisupport- lavender, lemon, red thyme, tea tree.
Pick-me-up- clary sage, lavender, lemon.
Sinus Helper- eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint.
Stress Diffuser- clary sage, red cedarwood, orange, ylang ylang.
Headache Soother- lavender, peppermint.
Sweet Dreams- bergamot, geranium, lavender.

Peppermint oil- reduces fatigue and headache.
Eucalyptus oil- Clears stuffy nose & Sinus
Rosemary oil- invigorating, mental stimulant.
Lavender oil- restful, reduce stress, calming.

Children's stomach aches

It is helpful to give them a cup of warm peppermint, yarrow, or chamomile tea. Or to use any of those in a soothing bath.

Headaches

Some helps for headaches are-
Fever few- use as a tea, or in a tea blend. Or can even chew on a fresh leaf.
Rosemary- use in a bath, in soaps, shower gels- stimulates blood flow. Great as a foot bath This Herb is NOT for pregnant women.
Tea made from- valerian, lemon balm, hops, st. johnswort, violet leaf.
Baths infused with- lavender, lemon balm, or valerian.

Menstrual Cramps

Make a Yarrow bath- 2 qts boiling water over a handful of Yarrow herb.
Cover and steep 20 min. Strain and add to bath water.
Very helpful at the begin of menstrual period.

Also a tincture of Yarrow 15 drops 3 times a day in advance of your cycle helps prevent cramping.

Poplar, American

The bark from this tree can be used for-
Dysentery
Fevers
Diarrhea
Urinary tract infections

—Poplar bark makes a great tonic, and has been used in intermittent fever with advantage. An infusion of it is reputed a valuable remedy in reproductive disorders of the nervous and hysterical, impaired digestion, chronic diarrhoea, intermittent fevers, etc. As a diuretic, it has been beneficially used in urinary affections, gonorrhoea, gleet, etc. Both populus and populin have a decided affinity for the genito-urinal tract. It is thought to aid the recuperative powers of the kidney. The Large aspen, P. grandidentata, is said to be the most active and bitter. Dose of the powdered bark, 1 drachm, 2 or 3 times a day; of a saturated tincture of the fresh bark, from a fraction of a drop to 30 drops; of populin, 1 x trituration, 1 grain every 2 or 4 hours.

Poke Root

Can be used for-
antibiotic
eczema
infections
poison ivy rash