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Apothecary Herbalism

There are well over 5,000 species of plants that are either medicinal, useful, or edible. Herbalism as a discipline is probably as old as humanity, and still practiced world wide today. These herbal approaches to medicine come to us from the medicinal or apothecary gardens. Some of the gardens still in use today date as far back as the 1600’s like The Chelsea Physic Garden in London. If you are considering starting an apothecary garden this Spring we have some important information for you.

Be Cautious of what you plant

Planting deadly nightshade, larkspur, monkshood, and mandrake side by side with your periwinkles, campanula, and peonies is a recipe for disaster. If you are new to gardening you should be sure to label everything you plant and keep a distance between your “poison plants” and the rest. Take care of the plants in your garden. Learn about their properties and what they need to thrive, but also be absolutely 100% positive that you’ve got the right plant before you try to use it for anything.

Before you start a garden

A medicinal herb garden requires a small amount of time to plan beforehand but the end results will leave you feeling accomplished. Design and plan your medicinal herb garden according to your needs and lifestyle. If you don’t have a yard or are short on space, consider containers and vertical gardening. Research your medicinal plants and learn about companion planting for the biggest beneficial boost to your garden and your health.

Best Plants for beginners

Calendula – Calendula officinalis – Pot marigold: Calendula is a bright flower with orange and yellow blooms that repels common garden pests and is a good companion plant to vegetables. It has a fragrant scent and attracts pollinators. Calendula blooms from Spring until the frost and have many uses including being anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-nausea. You can use its dried flowers in tea, ointments and poultices.

Lemon Balm – Melissa officinalis: Lemon balm is a member of the mint family and native to Europe and the Mediterranean region. It has been in use for over 2000 years for culinary and medicinal uses. It smells like lemon and tastes like mint and is an Anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-spasmodic, anti-histaminic that can also calm the nervous system help insomnia and be used to aid as an anti-depressant. Best when used fresh you can add it’s leaves to your tea, or in your cooking. It is also common to infuse it into honey.

Yarrow – Achillea millefolium: Yarrow is a powerhouse plant, improving the soil surrounding it and attracting pollinators with it’s flowers. The white & pink varieties are used medicinally. Achilles was said to use crushed Yarrow leaves to staunch bleeding. It can also be used as a pain reliever that will lessen menstrual cramps and improve digestion. You can add its dried flower stalks to tea, make tinctures and poultices, or just add some of its leaves while cooking.

Modern medicine has advanced far beyond roots, leaves, and flowers for more complex compounds that cure and save lives. These complex compounds are very necessary. So make sure you are still seeking out proper medical care and letting your doctor know what you are supplementing with your garden to make sure everything is safe.

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Numerology: Ruling Number 1 Compatibility Guide

Most people are curious to know if they are compatible with someone else. It can be our significant other, boss, friend or family member.

We find this out by reducing our ruling number to a single digit. Remember: our Ruling Number (aka Life Path Number) is our complete birthdate reduced to a single digit. As long as you know the person’s Ruling Number you are ready for some interesting info. There are many combinations to finding compatibility so over the next few blogs I’ll break the numbers down individually.

Our first number, of course, is 1.

We will explore number one with the rest of the numbers 2 through 9.

Ruling Number 1 Compatibility:

1 with 1

Leadership is key with this combination. Since you both are aggressive and both want the same things, working together in harmony is the lesson here.

1 with 2

Number 1 is the leader here and number 2 is the support. This is a winning match because you compliment each other.

1 with 3

With one’s leadership abilities and three’s ability to turn ideas into real success, these two can have an extremely fruitful relationship. If they both stay focused anything can happen.

1 with 4

Even though ones are strong on leadership they are also strong on impulsiveness. Fours are cautious which can be irritating to a one.

1 with 5

Both of these people are very active and have original minds. They make a great team with the one originating the ideas and the five selling them. They have a great capacity to make a good living together.

1 with 6

People with a number six love art, beauty and the “good life”. The number one person is capable of delivering these luxuries as long as they don’t insist on having their own way all the time. A cooperative effort and this team can do great things.

1 with 7

These two people can make a spiritual connection. Ones need to give sevens the space needed for privacy and thought. Sevens can help with the impulsivity of ones. Together these numbers can make a powerful team.

1 with 8

Both numbers here are aggressive and used to things going their way. They would have to cooperate or become arch rivals. They can either do great things together or bring ruin to each other.

1 with 9

This is an interesting combination. Nine people have great vision and wisdom while one people are original and inventive. Together they can make for a very successful partnership doing great things.

That’s it for now

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Number 2 Compatibility

More from our Numerology series

Numerology: An Introduction & Number Meanings

Numerology: Power & Master Numbers

Numerology: Name Numbers

Numerology: Day Numbers

Numerology: Soul Urge Numbers

Numerology: Outer Expression AKA Personality Number

Numerology: Personal Year Number

Numerology: Hidden Passion Number

Science of Astrology Complimented by Numerology

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Numerology: Power & Master Numbers

This time we are going to talk about the three Power numbers otherwise called the Master numbers 11-22 and 33.

The Master Numbers

We do not break these numbers down to a single digit. We refer to them as 11/2, 22/4, and 33/6 because they contain aspects of their single digit counterpart.

11/2

We already talked about how elevens have exceptionally high levels of intuition and spirituality. These are the people who are the guides of mankind. They guide us into lives of compassion and awareness. The eleven also has aspects of the number 2 which includes charisma and leadership. The number two is a duality of intuition and inner conflict. The negative side of this is that not many elevens live up to this great responsibility. They are shy and have a lot of nervous energy. This can give way to fear and self-doubt.

Elevens make great teachers, artistic performers and social workers.

22/4

Twenty-two is not only the most powerful of all numbers but the most successful. The number 22 encompasses the all or nothing. Twenty-two’s can become the masters of anything they are committed to or they become lazy drifters. Remember, 22 are double 11 and they have the practical aspects of 4. Four’s express themselves best in the material world. What a great combination! They possess an immense potential to achieve with intense productivity. The number twenty-two is rare occurring in a small percent of the population.

Twenty two’s make great leaders in all aspects of life, artists, diplomats and architects.

33/6

The number 33/6 is not concerned with self-advancement. It is all about doing well for mankind. This brings with it great responsibilities and leadership skills. These people are all about serving and helping the largest number of people. The down side of this is their being able to discern where, when and whom to help or they become overwhelmed. Remember, 33 combines 11 and 22 all of which are rare numbers. 33/6 also encompasses the number 6 which is about responsibility especially to others. It also represents a take charge attitude along with loyalty. There are always two sides to every number. The negative side to 33 is to become too focused on your own agenda and to care less of others. People born under 33 make great spiritual leaders, teachers and artists.

Next post: Name Numbers

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More on Numerology at The Psychics.com Blog:

Introduction & Number Meanings
Name Numbers
Day Numbers

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Numerology: An Introduction And Number Meanings

There are many methods that better help us understand ourselves. For many, numerology can be one of the most interesting, logical, and fun. You do not have to be a math geek to enjoy it. Numerology helps to give us a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

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