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You thought they didn't exist in this world did you? Well good news my fantastical darlings, They do! It takes some work but you can get a lush and lovely little garden to nourish your mystical bodies. The herbs here work a little differently. We have the same ones humans do back home but the ones that are native to our world will not grow in this realm. On top of that, the herbs here require a lot more care and harvesting. I know what you're thinking. Isn't it enough just to have them? The answer is no. In the earth realm we can't just summon an individual rain cloud that fits in your garden or bring plants to life with your touch. You have to take water from the hose, well, sink, whatever and water them. Also you have to take a small knife or a pair of scissors and cut the herbs where it's safe to cut them. Oh! And don't forget to fertilize these herbs because they need that here.
Now what are good magical herbs to have here? Here is a list and what they're for. The red is for the name of the herb, green is for the uses in our world, and blue is for its uses in the earth realm.
Basil: In our world, basil is used for clarity especially with important things. So if you lose something, one bite from these leaves and you will remember where it is. For magical uses in this realm, basil is used for love, exorcism, wealth, flying, protection and courage. Pretty cool yes? Practically speaking it helps prevents cancer, heal cuts and aids digestion. Best to cook in sauces, salads and teas.
Chamomile: What is this little herb good for? In our world we use it to keep us from getting lost in dreams and to keep nasty demons out of the house. In the Earth Realm however, it is used for meditation, centering, peace, protection, healing and money. For practical uses, it is good as a sleep aid, relieves fevers and stomach aches, and is a good strengthener for blond hair. Best as a tea.
Chives: In our world we use this as a "gauge" in how undead a person is. Mostly in the Earth Realm, this is to keep diseases and evil spirits away. For practical uses they are mildly anti-septic. This is best in any kind of cooking from pastas, soups and salads.
Jasmine: We mystics love to use this as a way to lure the object of our affection. Humans however use this for love, sensuality, money, meditation and prophetic dreams. Practically speaking it's good for headaches, lifting your mood and calms anxiety. The best way to ingest it is through teas.
Lavender: The magical uses of lavender is many and varied. In our realm, we mostly plant this in our gardens for luck but in the earth realm it has more powers. This includes love, chastity (when used with rosemary), sleep, protection, purification, peace, longevity and happiness. This is a herb that can be cooked or steeped in tea but I'll be frank. It tastes like soap. Better to just use it as a scent only.
Basil: In our world, basil is used for clarity especially with important things. So if you lose something, one bite from these leaves and you will remember where it is. For magical uses in this realm, basil is used for love, exorcism, wealth, flying, protection and courage. Pretty cool yes? Practically speaking it helps prevents cancer, heal cuts and aids digestion. Best to cook in sauces, salads and teas.
Chamomile: What is this little herb good for? In our world we use it to keep us from getting lost in dreams and to keep nasty demons out of the house. In the Earth Realm however, it is used for meditation, centering, peace, protection, healing and money. For practical uses, it is good as a sleep aid, relieves fevers and stomach aches, and is a good strengthener for blond hair. Best as a tea.
Chives: In our world we use this as a "gauge" in how undead a person is. Mostly in the Earth Realm, this is to keep diseases and evil spirits away. For practical uses they are mildly anti-septic. This is best in any kind of cooking from pastas, soups and salads.
Jasmine: We mystics love to use this as a way to lure the object of our affection. Humans however use this for love, sensuality, money, meditation and prophetic dreams. Practically speaking it's good for headaches, lifting your mood and calms anxiety. The best way to ingest it is through teas.
Lavender: The magical uses of lavender is many and varied. In our realm, we mostly plant this in our gardens for luck but in the earth realm it has more powers. This includes love, chastity (when used with rosemary), sleep, protection, purification, peace, longevity and happiness. This is a herb that can be cooked or steeped in tea but I'll be frank. It tastes like soap. Better to just use it as a scent only.
Lemon Balm: Lemon balm makes a very nice healing slave in our world. In this world it is used for love, success, and healing. It's not that different since both mystics and humans use it because it's good for the skin, kills viruses and calms your nerves. Another plus is they attract bees and butterflies. Best to drink like a tea.
Oregano: Like lavender, oregano has many magical uses. We use it for medicines, anxiety relief and (for shape shifters) the ease to deal with transforming. Humans use it for happiness, tranquility, health, protection and letting things go that piss them off. Unlike lavender, oregano is delicious and is good in just about everything. You can make it up in sauces, soups and yes salads too.
Parsley: This lovely, bushy herb is used to keep zombies from decaying and going all crazy. Magically speaking (for the earthlings), parsley is good for travelling and gaining wisdom. For practical uses, parsley is good for your skin, blood and hair. Once again, this is good for almost any dish you wish to have.
Peppermint: This is like catnip for fairies. We love the smell. So if you are looking to attract a fairy, this is how to do it. In this realm, it's used for healing, psychic abilities, meditation, and purification. That is what peppermint does best. For practical uses it helps you sleep, digest food and headaches. If you are looking to make something with it, I recommend using it as a tea or dessert.
Thyme: Like it's name, we in the Nether Realm use this for controlling time (freezing or speeding it up) and for alchemical purposes. Thyme’s associations in the Earth Realm include: healing, love, psychic knowledge and purification. All of which are needed. Now the best way to cook with thyme is usually with potatoes, soups and a cheesy casserole.
Those are just some starters. If you would like others, I would also recommend rosemary, sage, catnip, rose hips and coriander. Everything you need is here in these plants. Does anyone have any other herbs to add?
Oregano: Like lavender, oregano has many magical uses. We use it for medicines, anxiety relief and (for shape shifters) the ease to deal with transforming. Humans use it for happiness, tranquility, health, protection and letting things go that piss them off. Unlike lavender, oregano is delicious and is good in just about everything. You can make it up in sauces, soups and yes salads too.
Parsley: This lovely, bushy herb is used to keep zombies from decaying and going all crazy. Magically speaking (for the earthlings), parsley is good for travelling and gaining wisdom. For practical uses, parsley is good for your skin, blood and hair. Once again, this is good for almost any dish you wish to have.
Peppermint: This is like catnip for fairies. We love the smell. So if you are looking to attract a fairy, this is how to do it. In this realm, it's used for healing, psychic abilities, meditation, and purification. That is what peppermint does best. For practical uses it helps you sleep, digest food and headaches. If you are looking to make something with it, I recommend using it as a tea or dessert.
Thyme: Like it's name, we in the Nether Realm use this for controlling time (freezing or speeding it up) and for alchemical purposes. Thyme’s associations in the Earth Realm include: healing, love, psychic knowledge and purification. All of which are needed. Now the best way to cook with thyme is usually with potatoes, soups and a cheesy casserole.
Those are just some starters. If you would like others, I would also recommend rosemary, sage, catnip, rose hips and coriander. Everything you need is here in these plants. Does anyone have any other herbs to add?
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