December 9th. Coincidentally my favorite day of the year to take a look at how life’s been the past 364 days of it. The New Year is around the corner and I’ve usually made the transition from Farm- job to winter-job by this point. I like to make note of where I am today and … Continue reading »
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The Basil Experiment: discussion
Oh Holy Basil. You are such a sweet and humble herb. My body and mind crave you when my moon cycle beckons. I am like night and day without you. Yes, yes. I have P.M.S. But wouldn’t you know that to understand my cycle’s sacredness I can count on a Sacred Herb. Ms Tulasi. The … Continue reading »
Holy Basil! it’s Tulsi
Latin & Common Names: Ocimum sanctum – Krishna Tulsi, Rama Tulsi Ocimum tenuiflorum – Holy Basil, Bubblegum Bush Ocimum gratissimum – Vana Tulsi, Tree Basil, Wild Tulsi Plant Family: Lamiaceae, the mint family Photo/Drawing/Sample: Ocimum sanctum Seeds I bought at Gardener’s Supply from High Mowing Seeds in Wolcott, VT. I am not sure if it’s … Continue reading »
BasilLog
How I’ve been feeling – up to feb 3: Feel uplifted, a little more positive about myself and my situation. Very motivating to have a project. Then starting saturday I felt moody and irritable. Refusing to help myself by blaming others, then… basil idea! Drank lemon ginger Tulsi on Sunday. Ginger too strong, let steep … Continue reading »
Thai Basil in the Window
The sweet girl, served with my hot and sour soup, who courageously survived through a day of shopping, sits happy as ever on my westward window. The sprig of leaves meant to flavor and inspire gained a royal throne in tap water and mason jar. Her flowers came dancing along stalk with amazing vigor. A … Continue reading »
Meditations with Basil
I had never meditated with either Garden Basil or Tulsi before this experiment. That is partially why I chose them to work with; a challenge I could learn a lot from! The other more obvious reason for a Basil Experiment was my current usage of two Ocimum products. I started trying to contact Basil three … Continue reading »
Basil: 2 Week Check-Up
*Remedy Effects: The Basil “Pimple Cure” cream has been spread cheek to cheek for several days. I put it on all the classic problem areas of my face, after washing. The most significant reaction I am getting is the reduction of swelling caused by such acne or pimple. If the skin is broken, it hasn’t … Continue reading »
Basil is as Basil does…
Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum (roughly translated as “Aromatic Prince”) Common Name(s): Sweet Basil, Garden Basil Plant Family: Lamiaceae – the mint family Photo/Drawing/Sample: Medicine Preparation used in Experiment: “Pimple Cure” – made in India, consists of Basil Oil & Cream Base (no Latin name listed), recommended usage: “Wash the face with soap and warm water. … Continue reading »
Dear Basil, Help! Love, Loo
*Remedy Experiment Couple days ago I had a big ol’ whopper of a zit, right on the tip of my nose and a number of social engagements that required peak cleanliness. What’s a girl to do? Unfortunately I’ve been in this situation more than once. It seems that if my face wants to break out, … Continue reading »
