Author: saturniata

lunar-witches:

HERBS & THEIR SIDE EFFECTS:

St. John’s Wort:

Side Effects: Insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, irritability, upset stomach, fatigue, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, skin rash, and diarrhea.

Drug Interactions: Antidepressants, allergy medications, cough medicines, immunosuppressants, HIV medication, birth control, sedatives, anticoagulants, and other drugs.

Ginseng:

Side Effects: Insomnia, menstrual problems, breast pain, increased heart rate, high or low blood pressure, headaches, loss of appetite, diarrhea, itching, skin rash, dizziness, mood changes, and vaginal bleeding.

Drug Interactions: Anticoagulants, antidepressants, anti-diabetic medications, aspirin, and morphine

Valerian:

Side Effects: Headaches, excitability, uneasiness, and insomnia.

Drug Interactions: Alcohol, anti-anxiety medications, and sedatives.

Lavender:

Side Effects: Constipation, headaches, skin irritation, and increased appetite.

Drug Interactions: Sedatives

Chamomile:

Side Effects: Drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and thinning of the blood.

Drug Interactions: Alcohol, anti-anxiety medications, anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, antifungal drugs, birth control, insomnia medications, and sedatives.

Echinacea:

Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, muscle or joint pain, dry mouth, headaches, dizziness, confusion, and insomnia.

Drug Interactions: Caffeine, immunosuppressants, and CYP’s

Aloe Vera:

Side Effects: Skin irritation, painful abdominal cramping, and diarrhea.

Drug Interactions: Laxatives, antidiabetes medications, anticoagulants, and diuretic medications.

Milk Thistle:

Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, intestinal discomfort, bloating, pain, and loss of appetite.

Drug Interactions: CYP’s, cholesterol medications, and estrogen supplements.

WARNING:  This is a short list of common herbs used by witches, and in witchcraft, and is by no means a completed list.  Most herbs, if not all herbs, have side effects, or can potentially interact with other medications.  So, please, never take any herbal supplements, or herbal remedies unless you have consulted with a doctor, or a medical professional beforehand.  Stay safe, honey bees!

snail420:

the thing thats shitty about “green living” in a capitalist society is that capitalism will make the consumer dependent on the system (mega corporations, companies, whatever), which will produce pollution/waste/etc regardless. from what i gather the solarpunk movement not only focuses on true sustainable living but also encourages people to be self dependent, collect their own energy/water/etc, whereas modern “green living” puts up a class barrier by charging a shitton for things like reusable bags, boxes, eco friendly packagaing, clothes, food, etc, a lot of which are also produced through unethical labor.

theyve basically got a lot of people trapped, thinking that they’re doing their part to save the environment, but they arent (and that isnt their fault). they dont realize that their environmental impact is infinitesimally small and these companies are just taking advantage of their drive to do good.

baamilk:

dare-i-say-asexual:

Can we please be the generation that stops putting up with the family child molester? The grown uncle who dates teenage girls, the husband who makes uncomfortable comments about young women’s clothing, or the cousin who raises red flags with their behavior towards children but no one wants to talk about all need to go. Children, especially young women, are expected to “keep the family together” by not making a fuss over incredibly traumatic behavior. Children don’t deserve to suffer trauma for adults’ feelings of togetherness. They’re more worthy of protection than predators. A healthy family is not built on the backs of abuse survivors expected to live their lives in silence without justice, support, or protection.