Crafty Kitchen Witch

If you suffer from arthritis, ease painful symptoms by eating plenty of foods and ingredients that naturally reduce inflammation. Green Tea Green tea has been the subject of much health buzz in recent years, and with good reason. Compared with regular black tea, green tea looks weak and insubstantial. But this mild-mannered drink contains a natural antioxidant called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) not found in black tea. Studies suggest that EGCG works to stop the production of certain inflammatory chemicals in the body, including those involved in arthritis. Preliminary research suggests that EGCG and other catechins in tea may prevent cartilage from breaking down, possibly helping to preserve joints longer.   Omega-3 Fats If you suffer from arthritis, ease painful symptoms by eating plenty of foods and ingredients that naturally reduce inflammation. While other foods increase levels of inflammation in the body, omega-3s actually work to de

Illicium Verum Moon, Uranus Aquarius Funereal Herbe...Herbe of Consecration...Herbe of Protection...Magickal Herbe...Religious Herbe Also called: Chinese Anise, star anise LORE: Grieve includes some essential lore in her text.  According to her, the Japanese hold this herbe sacred. It is planted on temple grounds and burial sites, where it will bring sacred energies of protection and benefience.  The bark is collected from the tree, ground into a powder and used as temple incense. USAGE: It is always helpful to have solid lore upon which to base magickal usage.  Powdered stars may be used as incense (or added to your existing mixture) either to invoke the dieties of your choice or to assist in banishing all negative energies.  As a Magickal Herbe, star anise is ideal for learning to live with the trust and joy of the Fool card of the major arcana. Star anise is difficult to grow in most of the continental United States, but where possible it may be grown at