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idololivine · 7 months

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TEA CARNIVAL

from the view of the herbalist biased tea drinker, for ur consideration yakumo: the 1st thought i had was of some gentle white tea like White Peony bc of the whole "minimally processed, pretty mild, a lil flowery and please dont subject it to extreme temperatures lol" but then i slapped the honeymoon eyes off my face and tried to think deeper bc genmaicha ALSO makes sense and wouldn't yakumo be like. a more common tea like that. something that is generally inoffensive and pairs well with food? some nuts or grains for that extra level of nourishment? ? then i went spiralling out of control and was like WHY NOT MUSHROOM TEA TOO??? do he got the range?? (i'm stopping myself now bc making decisions is Pain)

edmond: big agree. earl grey with heavy cream and 53 sugars. would u like some tea with your sugar

olivine: i can def see chamomile. olivine seems like the tea that would be comforting across multiple cultures. like the upset tummy tea u reach for in times of mild distress. stuff like valerian root, chamomile, chrysanthemum... that whole class of sleepytime teas. maybe some ginger sometimes for um. digestive and anti-inflammatory reasons, obviously. it's not bc olivine is secretly spicy . or anything like that. for some reason i can't associate one group of common sleepytime teas (mint, lemon balm etc.) with olivine very well. i may just be haunted by the aggressive behaviour of mint family in IRL gardens 😂 and i;m like "olivine would never destroy everything in his path and take everyone else's resources just so he could live" but that ventures outside the tea classification and into the plant/garden classification so uhhhh bye

quincy: i defer to everyone else bc i rly know nothing of him in comparison. for some reason i instantly thought of yerba mate, which i didn't like originally bc it tasted like dirt LOL but then the stealth caffeine came at me with a folding chair when i least expected ,so . i dont think that's very quincy of it. violent bursts of energy and all

kuya: nods along with hojicha bc i also don't know as much of kuya. at first i thought that kuya would have to be some rare type of tea that was also super finicky so if u messed up the prep at any point, the drink would be unpalatable. i thought back to my early days of dealing with matcha, when info was not readily accessible. u think "how could anyone like this???" but rly u just botched it and it's too expensive for u to try making more. and now that ppl KNOW how to deal with it, they put it on everything. desserts, foods u never thought of. it's prolific. but the innate matcha-snobbery instilled within me gives it that hoity-toity aura (flashback: only use the HIGHEST QUALITY MATCHA IMPORTED FROM THIS REGION AT THIS TIME AT THIS ALTITUDE or else u are TRASH) for some reason, add butterfly pea flowers to whatever tea infusion kuya may end up being. the flowers themselves dont taste like much but the PURPLE and BLUE of it all!!!!

morvay: THIS was the man that i was like. his is a tea that must always be served with milk. something heavily spiced. Something so weighty and filling that if u drink it, u won't be able to drink anything else for the rest of the day. something like masala chai, served in an industrial sized pot, with 4x the black pepper.

aster: i struggled with him bc he is a tea connoisseur but does that mean he's a snob about adding milk to his tea? for the sake of being opposite to morv, i just assume he's some purely water tea. Something simple with history like lapsang souchong? Or maybe he likes light flowery drinks like Rose or Lavender on his whimsical days.

garu: once again i was trying to search my brain for a tea that could taste drastically different depending on how u prepared it. like it could be super sweet and mellow if brewed at 185 but it's bitter and punchy at hothothot. i couldn't think of a specific one. personal experience however is dandelion. ppl sleep on dandelion. i had a low-processed dandelion tea for a while that i rly liked bc it was grassy like green tea but also kinda warming and smoky without any caffeine. but.... then i tried a Roasted dandelion tea at my friend's house and it tasted nothing like mine. was it trying to be coffee? idk. but now i have extra respect for dandelions. they feed bees, they're resilient as heck, and they get an unnecessarily bad rep

dante: for some reason a drink called Qishr came to mind, but that one kinda bridges coffee and tea. i remember reading about it, thinking :"oh! spiced coffee husks! maybe it'll be like a mild coffee" then i drank it and thought "this is way mellower than i thought it would be. it barely tastes like coffee. it tastes more like.... spiced tea. cardamom. cinnamon. ginger. huh. weirdly comforting." but once again i shook the cobwebs from my floaty mind and went "no!! we are talking tea! not tea inbetweens! maybe!! also, dante is the OPPOSITE of mellow!!!" so. ultimately, a strong black tea. something like rize.

blade: this bot is fruity. at least, nowadays he is. i want him to be those ridiculous tea blends with the silly images on the canisters and sleek fonts. maybe in the Rusted Nation days he would be a more ominous solemn tea. but now, i imagine iced tea infusions perfect for your summer party with the little flamingo inflatables. passionfruit! hibiscus! honey! berries! ...pineapple? coconut???

rei: ok, excellent point brought up about the servability both hot and cold... and that brain never turns off so he needs his caffeine... maybe something that is easily toxic or unhealthy in moderate doses. this goes out of my personal experience so (rapidly ckalick clacks on the keyboard) the internet says something like comfrey or old school licorice tea. until i get more character knowledge on owlboy, he gets assigned monochrome and danger

eiden: boba. he is just bubble tea. all of it. every kind. the taiwanese origin is especially 👌 he's got.........texture, he's a funky lil guy, and was frequently unappreciated in his time bc the world was simply not ready for him. tsk. when times caught up to eiden however, he exploded onto the international stage and is now justifiably well-liked (i spin this tale completely from my own experience. bubble tea was just like a lowkey thing for half my life until. idk. something caught on. suddenly asian stuff cool? bubble tea super delicious? let's put a store on every corner? so it felt like boba was around for a while but at least ppl in the western zone didn't appreciate it until waaaay later. makes me wonder what would happen if a switch protag like eiden was introduced before DMMD. would he have been shunned? would he have been as well liked as today? WE JUST DONT KNOW)

my god tumblr really lets you send HUGE asks now. we live in the future

Yakumo: it's funny to me to see genmaicha be referred to as a more common tea because I live in Hong Kong and listen, I can walk into just about any tea shop and come away with armfuls of white tea. any Japanese tea I have to hunt down a more specialized vendor. but that's me and the reality of importing stuff.

I'm biased against fresh white teas also because I had a bag of shou mei and by god it was FLORAL. cloyingly floral. it actually made me feel a little ill. I had to cold brew the rest of it because I couldn't stand it otherwise (it was fucking delicious cold brewed though). I love a good aged white, but it also doesn't feel like a Yakumo Tea. he is a Young Man. a fragile maiden. I think a savory sort of green feels right for him - treat him delicately and you get a lot of depth and complexity. (I don't know anything about mushroom tea... I also don't actually drink that much green tea because I like teas that are a bit more idiot-proof.)

Edmond: I'm proud of the line "an egg short of being a pudding".

Olivine: sleepytime Olivine... a nice cup of herbal tea for when he's working late nights... add a little honey for sweetness...

i may just be haunted by the aggressive behaviour of mint family in IRL gardens 😂 and i;m like "olivine would never destroy everything in his path and take everyone else's resources just so he could live"

may I present to you chapter 4 of the main story. he did in fact try to do exactly that actually,

but I do think mint tea isn't Olivine because mint to me feels very "bright" and "lively" in flavor, if that makes sense. Olivine's more mild mannered. chamomile and ginger feel right.

Quincy: I've also not had yerba mate... my tea experiences are regionally limited because my region of the world has a fuckton of tea and I haven't even tried all my regional tea. but I think anything with a violent burst of caffeine is definitely not Quincy lol. some people swear that puer has lower caffeine content but I don't think that's scientifically true? anyway. caffeine aside I'm convinced that puer, specifically shou puer, is the Quincy category of tea because A) it's aged B) it tastes like dirt. and puer enthusiasts LIKE that it tastes like dirt. I don't have a lot of experience with puer either mostly because I was gifted a huge stash of oolong and I promised myself I'd make a dent in it before I bought any more tea, but now I have made that dent and I'm going to go shop for puer this weekend :>

Kuya: the extent of my experience with matcha is like, sushi restaurant matcha. you know when you dump some dark green power in a cup and add hot water and don't whisk it. yeah. but I think GOOD matcha has a fanciness to it that does fit Kuya! I initially thought hojicha because I like roasty tea and something darker felt right for Kuya. I've also had a Japanese oolong before and that also fits... rare. special. woody.

more puer propaganda: really old puer is EXPENSIVE. puer cakes from the 70s can sell for 20k+ USD. and also specifically young sheng puer can be bitter and astringent, but when aged it'll mellow out and become sweeter. it's like the wine of tea. Kuyacore tea.

I wonder what would happen if you add butterfly pea flowers to a darker tea. does it just become more brown...

Morvay: masala chai. yes. no notes.

Aster: he would be a tea snob, but he feels very Western snobby to me. this man is not sitting down to brew tea himself in a gaiwan, he's having it in a teapot with the best tiny cakes in the kingdom. Darjeeling all the way. he has Opinions about estates and flushes.

Garu: I agree with your assessment! I also have not tried dandelion tea! my mind goes to fresh white tea... sweet and floral with a gentler hand, very bold if you push it. maybe it's the specific white tea I had and how I brewed it, but it felt like the talk about white tea being super delicate was kind of overblown. you CAN push it, it'll just turn out in a way that might not be what you're looking for in a white tea.

Dante: maybe a Kenyan black tea... strong and brisk and no nonsense. can be tempered with milk. I'm vaguely tempted to also suggest rooibos, but I think that's purely because it's red. I'm not sure if rooibos is just always mild or if I've broken my sense of taste or if I'm brewing it wrong, but until I'm told otherwise I think rooibos isn't punchy enough for Dante.

Blade: yes, fruity iced tea. the silly flavored ones with fruit bits in them and turn out bright fucking red because there's ALWAYS hibiscus in them.

alternatively, Adagio has this user made blend called Cursed Tea that contains all the most controversial teas. lapsang. puer. hibiscus. bergamot. rooibos. rose. my friend said it tasted like bacon. it feels like a tea Blade would make.

Rei: I also don't know anything about licorice tea. I'm still on aged white because it's old and monochrome. there's vague claims about aged white tea having medicinal properties, but also, I just like it.

Eiden: yes, boba tea! Taiwanese and compatible with every kind of base tea. A+.

I've seen NuCa fans who are dead convinced that the game would be better if Eiden wasn't a switch. Even now some people are not ready to stop being boring... I would like to believe he would still be loved but. we just don't know............

#asks #fishnineo #fisheito #nu carnival #my posts #had a frustrating 1.5 hours in ffxiv just now I am very happy to talk about tea

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umhiimv · 1 year

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hi everyone!! it’s officially holiday season at starbucks, and that prompted me to make these headcanons. i was also missing being a barista :(( so without further ado, here is what the haikyuu characters would order at starbucks!!

Karasuno:

daichi: grande pike with sweet cream. he likes plain coffee, but needs a little bit of sweetness and cream to curb the acidity.

suga: mint majesty over ice. it’s super refreshing, just like him, plus the colour is cute ✨

asahi: he’s an autumn hoe, so a pumpkin spice latte when available; vanilla hazelnut latte any time else. he is a latte lover.

nishinoya: caramel frap w/extra caramel, aka a blended drink that’s pure sugar with a dash of caffeine. LOVES the sweet drinks.

tanaka: grande nitro cold brew, but he can’t handle it plain so he gets classic and vanilla sweet cream cold foam.

ennoshita: tall americano. what? it helps him live out his dream of being a film director 😫

kinoshita: boy has a peanut allergy so he’s careful of what he orders; gets an iced peach green tea cos he genuinely likes it, and so he doesn’t die.

narita: asks the baristas to surprise him most times, but when he wants something familiar, he’ll get a pistachio latte; hot or iced depending on the weather.

kageyama: this mans has absolutely ZERO idea what to order, how to ask what to order, hell, what he’s actually doing in a starbucks in the first place. he’ll ask the barista to make him something, and he’ll actually end up liking it. but he doesn’t know what the drink is, so it’s a pain when the barista who made him the drink isn’t there that day.

hinata: mango dragon drink!! he loves the colour and the fruity flavour :)) and when it’s cold, he’ll get a hot cocoa :))

tsukishima: trenta iced coffee. black. on days he’s not being a hardass, he’ll get salted caramel cold foam on top. but don’t be fooled, that cold foam will have more sugar than legally allowed.

yamaguchi: strawberry frappuccinos!! he loves the pink from the strawberry, and it’s also a plus because coffee upsets his tummy :(

kiyoko: tall blonde roast on a regular day, but a grande medicine ball on her workout mornings.

yachi: now this girl can handle some major caffeine. will get a venti brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso, but make sure to add an additional two shots. yes, she will be jittery if she hasn’t had one in a while, but doesn’t care; she likes the espresso too much. also likes kiwi starfruit refreshers.

ukai: gets a grande pike to be all manly, but he can’t actually handle coffee. gives it to takeda. will then order a grande blonde latte with a million pumps of vanilla and at a lower temperature and try to write it off as “not wanting to have a black coffee today”

takeda: the grande pike that ukai couldn’t handle. truly doesn’t understand how he can’t take black coffee…

hope you enjoyed!! there will be a part two with aoba johsai, a part three with shiratorizawa, a part four featuring nekoma, and maybe another with inarizaki and some miscellaneous. i’ll see you there!!

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lilcowzia · 1 year

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Isn't your tummy upset after so much junk food? Mine sometimes is :/

yes! definitely can be! my suggestions for that are: drink water, maybe eat a bit of plain bread, drink some of your fav tummy friendly tea (ginger is great, mint too), and if needed, pepto bismol has pills that i prefer a lot to the liquid

#ask #justfeedeethings

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geenalovesthelittlethings · 2 years

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Harry strikes me as someone who gets upset stomachs super easily. And when he tells the missus his tummy isn’t feeling very good she’s like “baby, your tummy is always unsettled” but then she’s still really sweet and doting every time anyway

PLEASE 🥺 She always gets the hot water bottle ready if they're home and makes him some mint tea (which is one of the few times he'll drink tea) and he stretches out between her legs on the sofa and she rubs his head and gives him little kissies.

#asks #hlwily ponderings #hpaboutmisterandmissus

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drvitaltips · 26 days

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Can You Eat Mint Leaves? Benefits and Best Ways to Enjoy

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Mint Leaf UsesBenefitsCulinaryAdds flavor to dishes, drinks, and dessertsDigestive HealthMay help relieve symptoms of IBS and other digestive issuesOral HealthFreshens breath and may help reduce harmful bacteria in the mouthSkincareCan be used in homemade face masks for a cooling, soothing effect Key Takeaways: - Mint leaves are edible and offer some potential health benefits - Mint can be enjoyed in many ways, from food and drinks to natural remedies - Start with small amounts and be mindful of any sensitivities you may have Important Note: While eating mint leaves is generally safe for most people, it's always a good idea to consult with your doctor if you have any health concerns or are taking medications that could interact with herbs. Some people may be allergic to mint or experience heartburn or other side effects from consuming it in large quantities. Should You Avoid Mint? 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osmanthusoolong · 2 years

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why no mint tea when tummy hurty? :c

It’s really good for nausea, but if you’re having acid reflux or heartburn/acid issues, it can make it feel worse/make it behave worse (things I wish I had known when I was taking a lot of naproxen). If you haven’t had problems so far, go ahead, but it definitely can worsen it for some/many people.

An alternative if you’d like a nice soothing tea if you’re having heartburn is some fresh ginger, peeled, sliced up finely and optional little bit of honey. Of course, otc stuff is good for all of these, but a nice cozy warm drink helps the emotional part of a tummyache and sometimes you’re out of the meds and nobody likes going to the pharmacy when you feel sick.

One further thing for upset tums: if the problem is feeling bloaty, bruise some fennel or anise seeds with mortar and pestle or the mug you’re gonna use for tea and add some hot water. (Or crunch them up dry but that’s less soothing and more desperate, lol)

#asks #anon asks

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khadij-al-kubra · 4 years

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Worst Impressions are the First (ch 6)

Main Characters: Logan, Patton, Roman, Virgil (Human AU)

Pairings: Romantic LAMP

Words: 5518

Author’s Note: *Shuffles in, hijab haphazardly wrapped, wearing a fleece hoodie over rumpled pajamas, carrying a mug that reads “I write, what’s your superpower” and wearing one slipper.* Hey folks. So um. Yeah. I know it’s been, well, a LONG while. Apologies. I have no excuse other than this last semester of grad school and my part time gig kicked my ass, stole most of my free time, and possibly my left shoe. But I haven’t forgotten this fic or all of you incredibly wonderful and patient readers. And trust me when I say that I have made the wait worth it. Plus I’m on break now and already plotting out the next chapter, and I know exactly how I plan to progress with it, right down to the number of chapters left. Can I get a wahoo? *Yawns and takes a long drink of strongly brewed black tea* Once again, thank you SO much for your patience and love, and enjoy the lovelorn chaos from our favorite gays. ^_^ (also, if for some reason the tag link isn’t working for you, please let me know)

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Chapter 6 - (POV Patton)

The fire in your eyes

Like a grave digger’s lantern

Your passion revives…me

“Gosh dang it, one syllable too many,” Patton muttered to himself over the notepad.

He felt a staccato of taps on his arm; a signal for when the world was silenced by Patton’s big headphones and Roman wanted to talk to him. He took them off, giving his soulmate his full attention. That was still so nice to say and put an actual face to. My soulmate.

“Problem, dear heart?” Roman asked from the seat next to him. The new term of endearment made Patton blush, but he loved it.

“Nah, just tweaking a new haiku,” he said. “I want it to be perfect for my muse.”

Now Roman was the one blushing. “Well I’m sure when it’s done it will be as wonderful as everything else that’s made by your hands.”

It had been barely two days since he and Roman discovered they were each other’s soulmates (or at least one of them), but since then they had spent every spare moment getting to know each other. From walking to classes together to spending free periods together, and Patton’s mother had even insisted on inviting Roman over for dinner just last night. When Roman had complimented the pasta Patton helped cook, saying he could taste the love poured into each noodle, his heart felt near to bursting. It was such a short amount of time getting to know each other, yet Patton felt as though he’d known Roman for eons all throughout past lives.

Who knew being with your soulmate could make you feel so alight inside?

“Thank you for sneaking me your Tupperware of leftovers, Patton,” said Roman, covertly twirling his plastic fork into the spaghetti under their table.

“No problem, kiddo,” said Patton.

Technically they weren’t allowed food in the library during study hall except for water. Unless you had a blood sugar problem or something. Still, Patton was willing to break a tiny rule if it was for his soulmate’s well being. And maybe myself, he thought, sneaking bites from the napkin cookies on his lap.What? He’d had an Algebra test that morning. He earned a treat or two.

“Mom’s right, I do need to pack fuller lunches. I don’t know what’s up with my appetite lately. Least I’ve still got my figure.

“Maybe it s a puberty thiiiiiohmygosh it’s him.”

“Him who?”

“Look, but don’t look, over your shoulder.”

Roman sneakily looked over his shoulder and saw what Patton meant. It was Logan Berry, in all his brilliant glory, pulling out a book from the chemistry section. He looked lovely as always in a cream colored blouse, mint green skirt, and cherry blossom patterned neckerchief. The yellow gems of his bumblebee hair clip glittered under the ceiling light as it kept the ebony bangs out of his eyes.

Yet there was something off about Logan today. His face was neutral as always, but Patton noticed there was something slightly somber in his posture.

“Isn’t that supposed to be the school genius or something?” Roman asked.

“Debate club president,” Patton said wistfully.

“I’ve heard about his through tech club. He is really pretty! In a nerdy way.”

“Yeah, he sure is a lovely creature of nature.” Patton said with a sigh.

They must have been whispering louder than he realized, because suddenly Logan’s head was turned, and he was looking curiously at Patton. Oohhh gosh golly. He half hid behind his copy of Wuthering Heights.

“Patton my dear, you sound positively smitten.” Roman said, turning back around. “Not that I blame you really.”

Patton chuckled, unable to stop staring at his crush. “Guilty. Have been for awhile.”

“Say, you don’t suppose Logan could be one of our mysterious shared soulmates, maybe the one from yesterday, do you?”

“Maybe, but I don’t think we have the same lunch time as—Ohhh Lemony Snickett, he’s coming this way!”

“What? Here? Now? Does my hair look good?”

Patton considered himself to be pretty good at reading people on an emotional level, but Logan was usually like a tightly bound journal, difficult to look into. Except this time it was clear he did not look too happy with them. Before he could gage deeper as to why, Logan was at their table. Patton had never been this close to Logan before, never had the chance to make real mutual eye contact.

Logan’s stoic gaze went back and forth between them. His brave little Prince was mumbling Disney lyrics under his breath and clearly trying so hard not to clam up. Guess it’s up to me. Patton grasped for some sort of ice-breaker good enough for Logan. Something friendly, intelligent and totally not off-putting like he normally was.

“Umm…cookie?” Patton asked, holding up his cookie napkin in peacemaker offering.

“I don’t appreciate being stared at and spoken about behind my back.” Logan said sharply, staring pointedly at him.

“So that’s a no on the cookie.” Patton said, shrinking back.

“If you have something to say, you can express your mockeries to my face, because frankly I am in no mood for ignoring judgmental comments today.”

Ouch! Logan had never come across as the friendliest person ever, but Patton was definitely not expecting him to speak so coldly upon their fist meeting. And it hurt. Or it would have more so if Patton couldn’t tell from the look in Logan’s eyes that he was actually upset about something more than just people whispering.

“H-hey, don’t talk to my soulmate like that!” Roman said, voice cracking. He was loud enough to be shushed from another table. Yet for once, Roman didn’t duck his head down in shyness. “I-in fact, you shouldn’t talk to anymore like that, or make such harsh assumptions yourself, Mister Sub-Astute-Teacher.”

Logan turned to Roman. “I beg your pardon?”

“We weren’t gossiping about you, or whatever it is you think we were doing. If anything we were complimenting you. I mean- well yeah-yes! We were. But that was before you came at us so rudely with your negative assumptions. Just because you’re the debate club president or whatever doesn’t give you the right to talk to people like that.”

Wow. Patton had never had someone stand up for him like that before. And he’d never seen Roman be so, well, unabashedly vocal, even when people were watching. I am so proud!

Logan looked taken aback, ashamed even. “I-I apologize.”

“Yeah, you should, Blaise Pastel. And another...thing?” Roman cut himself off suddenly.

Patton was about to ask Roman what was wrong when he felt the tell tale tingle on his arm. He pulled up his sleeve and sure enough, another new soulthought was there, tattooed in navy blue ink: ‘Hm. Brontë. Excellent taste.’

“Patton,” Romans said, tapping him excitedly. “Look!”

On Roman’s arm in the same navy blue read: ‘Interesting sweater choice.’ They beamed at each other. There was no doubt about it.

Then Logan coughed, and when they turned to look at him, he too was holding out his arm on display. Beneath two purple and sky blue soulmarks, the latter of which Patton recognized as his own, were letters in bright red: ‘Nerd—Pretty—Pretty nerd.’

“Well. It would appear that we have much to discuss. May I?” Logan asked, gesturing to an empty chair at their table.

Patton checked wordlessly with Roman if he was okay with it. The drama techie nodded. “Please.”

Logan pulled out the chair across from them and smoothed out his skirt as he sat. “So. It seems that we are all ineffably bonded to one another, judging from the matching color palettes in our soul thoughts. And you both are...”

“We’re together,” said Roman, reaching for Patton’s hand on the table and lacing their fingers. “We found each other just two days ago.”

Something flashes across Logan’s face, but it was gone before Patton could read more into it. “That is...quite fortuitous.”

“And we’d love for you to be apart of this too.” Patton said. “That is, if you’d be comfortable with that. We wouldn’t dare bind your heart to ours, regardless of being soulmates, if it wasn’t something you also wanted.”

“Or if you ended up being a jerk.”

“Roman!”

“Well he—

“It’s quite alright, um, Patton was it?” Logan asked. Patton nodded yes. “Roman is within his right to feel how he does. I did not exactly make the best first impression.”

“You can say that again.” Roman muttered.

“Now Roman, you and I didn’t exactly get off on the right foot either. In fact it left a lot to be desired.” Pattona said.

“But he—

“Deserves just as much a chance as we did. He is our soulmate after all. Alright?”

“Yes, dear.”

A low chuckle from Logan caught them both off guard. The beautiful brainy boy was covering his mouth demurely. The sight of Logan, who’d always been so sharp and alabaster cold, so softened by just his laughter alone was breathtaking. It set moths fluttering about in Patton’s tummy.

“What’s so funny?” Roman asked, brows furrowed.

Logan cleared his throat and adjusted his Warby Parkers. Hey, we have the same glasses!

“Apologizes, I am not laughing at you,” Logan said. “It is merely that, well, for a moment there your bickering reminded me of my mothers. Which is quite remarkable given how, as you’ve said, you two have only known each other for two days.”

“Aw gee, it’s sweet of you to say that we remind you of your moms, Logan.” Patton said.

To think he and Roman already sounded like an old married couple. Sure it was all fast and new to him still, but he couldn’t help delighting at it. Would he get to share this same sort of bond with Logan? With his fourth unknown soulmate? He sure hoped so.

Still, he was so different from Roman. Even though Patton had been crushing on Logan fort ages, he seemed to have a much thicker wall. Could Patton ever be good enough to be invited in?

“So I take it from your reaction that you are not among the school’s percentage of ignoramuses that take offense to LGBT folk, such as myself and my mothers?” Logan asked.

“Pshh, puh-lease! I’m about as straight as this spaghetti,” said Roman, holding up a limp noodle hanging off his fork.

“You do know food is prohibited in the library.”

“And my brother Remus is a regular Ace of spades.” Roman continued, ignoring Logan. “Not that you’d ever guess it, with all the crude jokes he makes on his podcast.”

“Brother?” Patton and Logan asked.

“Trust me, the less you know about that internet troll the better.”

“As for me, said Patton, “well, just fry an egg on my head and call me pan.”

Roman nearly choked on his bite of food, cough laughing. Patton offered his bottle of water to him. Logan tilted his head to the side.

“Fry an—what? That isn’t—pan?” If there was a lightbulb over Logan’s head, it would have just clicked. “Oh good lord, was a that a pun comparing pansexuality to cookware?”

“Heh, guilty,” said Patton. “I’ve got ‘em by the dozens.”

Roman seemed to like Patton’s jokes, but Logan not so much. Patton had been trying real hard to make his jokes less dry and dark. Did Logan just not like puns, or did he not like him? Patton so wanted Logan to like him.

“Tawdry wordplay aside, I’m please to find that at least some of my soulmates are not ashamed to be themselves, unlike...”

Patton turns to Logan concerned, but he merely opened his book to a random page and pretended to read it. He was clearly holding something back, but Patton didn’t want to push him into talking. He already felt like on thin ice.

“Unlike who?” Roman asked. “Does it have to do with your soulmate?”

“You’ll have to be more specific,” said Logan, not looking up.

Roman rolled his eyes. “The one with the purple writing. Don’t think I didn’t notice that. Patton and I both have thought tattoos in the same color, and if you know who are third soulmate is, then don’t you think we have a right to know who they are as well?”

Logan closed the book. He looked at them for a moment, then sighed. “That is more than fair. Alright. It’s...”

He leaned in close to them, and in a low voice whispered a name that Patton was surprised to hear.

“VIRGIL!?” Roman shouted. Logan palmed his forehead.

A neighboring table shushed them and at least two students milling about the stacks gave them odd looks. Patton tugged his hat down and Roman slunk down bashfully. Baby steps, Roman. Baby steps. They probably would’ve gotten more than odd looks if not for Logan giving the more nosy students a steely glare.

“Would you kindly think before you open your infinitesimally loud mouth next time?” Logan asked.

He knows that word actually means really small, right? Patton thought.

“Well excuse me for being shocked that the Stormcloud of South Bay High is our mysterious soulmate.” Roman said, using his backstage voice. “I mean, look at us and look at him.”

“I have,” Logan said.

“And you’re still in one piece? After being alone with an unnerving ruffian like him?”

“FALSEHOOD!”

The sudden outburst startled Patton nearly out of his skin, and Roman actually fell out of his seat, spaghetti almost flying. The school librarian shushed Logan pointedly, and he apologized to her profusely, being luck enough to to get off with just a warning as her model library goer.

“He is not like that.” Logan said. “Yes, he is among the athletic clique but he is by no means a brute. He is intelligent and sweet and...gentle.”

“It’s true Roman,” said Patton. “I haven’t talked to him much myself, but I sit behind him in English Lit., and he’s never been mean to anyone in class.”

Patton pictured the anxious kiddo in his mind. How fidgety he got, the way his back tensed when being called on even if he knew the answer, and especially the lost lonely look in his eyes.

“Actually, when he’s not huddled in with his buddies, Virgil’s even more awkward than you can be.”

“Augh!” Roman gasped offendedly. “Patton, you wound my pride. Wait, was that a compliment or?”

“Does that mean you’ve talked with Virgil then?” Patton asked Logan.

“Indeed. We officially met—coincidentally—on Wednesday, realized we are soulmates, and spent Study Hall yesterday getting to know one another. It was quite...enjoyable.”

Then something happened that Patton would’ve gone so far as to call a little miracle: he saw Logan smiling. It was small but softened his angular face oh so nicely. Seeing Logan’s smile was like watching a sunrise. If Patton hadn’t been in puppy love with Logan before he definitely was now.

Then the overcast came, and stone faced Logan was back. “That is until some of his neanderthal brethren in lettermen’s happened upon us, and Virgil revealed the coward he truly is; ashamed of himself and ashamed of me.”

The three of them went quiet, their snacks and studies long forgotten. The library clock ticked away, turning pages crinkled like autumn leaves, and somewhere somebody was not so sneakily smoking a joint. Of course his brave little Prince would be the first to break the silence.

“Sooo I take it that Virgil is deeper in the closet than Narnia,” said Roman.

“Precisely. And I refuse to belittle my self-worth by wasting my time on anyone who does not have the courage to be themselves, let alone be associated with me simply because I am not of the same socially constructed high school status. I told him as much before leaving with my dignity intact.”

Patton tried to process this new information. It hurt his heart to hear the bitterness in Logan’s words, especially when he was so obviously trying to hide how hurt he really was. Yet even so...

“I understand where you’re coming from Logan, and I’m sorry that happened to you. But,” Patton bit his bottom lip, “Don’t you think you’re being a little harsh on Virgil?”

Logan raise a sharp eyebrow at him. “In what way am I being harsh?”

“Because, well, it’s not really your place to say when or how ‘out’ somebody should be. Even if he is your—our—soulmate.” Patton sat up straighter, blowing the curly bangs out of his eyes. “I mean, you probably came to this school already out of the closet, right? You’re used to to knowing how to handle yourself and others when they might talk bad about you. So it’s probably easier to feel like you’ve got the Pride high ground.”

“I...suppose I hadn’t considered it in that light.” said Logan. “Astute.”

“Yeah, top notch analysis there, Patton-cake,” said Roman.

“And yeah, we’ve got a modest little LGBT club and a small portion of the school has not so nice views of queer people,” Patton continued. “Which makes sense, I mean, this isn’t exactly New York. But you’ve gotta understand that Virgil is smack dab in the middle of that crowd. He probably feels like it might not be as safe for him to be out as it would be for someone like you; the debate club champ and smartest kid in school who’s also in good standing with the teachers. ...Or someone like me; the creepy emo kid that everyone treats like a ghost or is too scared of to bother with anyways.”

Lonely as it was, being invisible did have its advantages. Patton felt Roman wrap a deceptively strong arm around him, nothing but tenderness in his eyes. Well, not so invisible anymore. Patton smiled and leaned his head on Roman’s broad shoulder.

“Honestly, I see Patton’s point. Sure, I get teased by those guys all the time for being perceived as gay—not that they’re wrong—but people have picked on me for plenty of other reasons over the years.”

Roman paused for moment, using one hand to wipe his large glasses on his swirly patterned sweater vest.

“Look at me. I’m a scrawny, shy, Disney obsessed theater nerd, and not even one of the leading actor elites. I knew going in that I was bound for the bottom of the social food chain no matter what I did, so I figured, why not at least allow myself to be my full rainbow self, albeit quietly? Sure, I haven’t officially come out yet, but it’s not like I’d have much more to lose when I do. But Virgil? He has everything to lose.”

Logan sat back in his chair, mulling over their imput. Pattons was worried that he might have offended Logan somehow. He wasn’t storming away from their table, so that was a good sign. Maybe Patton should apologize anyways.

BRIIIING

Study hall was officially at an end. Students packed up their bags, and returned or checked out books. Meanwhile the librarian ushered any stragglers out so she could prepare the space for any Friday electives that would be taking place there.

“I have to get to class,” said Logan, gathering his things. “It was good meeting you both. You’ve given me much to think about. Perhaps we might converse again sometime?”

“No problem Specs. Where are you off to next?” Roman asked, closing up the Tupperware and hanging it back to Patton.

“Um, U.S. History,” said Logan, adjusting his glasses.

“With Mr. Terrence? Me too.” Roman grabbed his classic Mickey backpack. “Maybe we can, um, walk over there together? I mean, since we’re headed the same direction.”

“I have no objections with that.”

“Onward then. Farewell, Patton dear.”

“Bye Roman. Uh, Logan, I—“

Before Patton could say anything more, his two soulmates were on their way out. With a sigh he grabbed his writing journal, book, and backpack before heading out himself in the opposite direction for his last two classes of the day. He had English Lit with Miss Valerie next. And Virgil, he thought, pulling his headphones over his ears. It was high time he and Virgil spoke for real.

* * * * *

Patton watched the clock on the wall tick tock away the last few minutes of class He gripped his stretched sleeve end into a black and grey paw with one hand, and doodled furiously in his notebook margins with the other. Did I overstep my boundaries? Patton wondered for the hundredth time since the middle of class. In front of him, Virgil nervously bounced his knee and kept chewing on his cuticles, sending a twinge of guilt through Patton’s chest.

Halfway through class while Miss Valerie was writing out notes on the board, he had carefully tossed a folded note onto Virgil’s desk. Luckily he’d always been more of a thrower than a catcher. The anxious athlete saw the slip of paper, unfolded its contents, and went rigid. He’d cast a quick wide eyed glance over his shoulder at Patton before turning back to the front. Virgil hadn’t looked at him again since.

BRIIIING

“Alright class, that’s it for today. Don’t forget, your essays about the symbolic significance of the Moores in Brontë‘s novel are due next week,” said Miss Valerie.

While the rest of the class rushed to leave, he and Virgil lingered behind, packing their backpacks slower till the coast was clear. They stood up at the same time, Patton clutching his journal to his chest, and Virgil hunched awkwardly.

“Hey, is there some place we can’t talk? Privately?” Vigil asked, his voice gravelly.

“Mhm. Just uh, follow me.” Patton said.

They walked out the classroom and through the crowded hallways, Patton in the lead and Virgil following a foot behind. Murmurings of between bells chatter and tinny locker taps filled his ears. Two hallways later, Patton pulled Virgil round a courier and into the Nurses Office.

Flickering fluorescent ceiling lights cast shadows around the off-white walls. The only decorations were an anatomy poster, a poster of a cute bat dressed in a nurse’s cap, and the skeleton onesie clad teddy bear Nurse Talyn kept for students in emotional distress. Patton called him Mr Fluffybones. There were chairs, a sickbed, and a filing cabinet next to the supply closet. The office always smelled of rubbing alcohol, but it was clean, quiet, and most of all private. Talyn was a colleague of Emile’s so they let him stay in here on his bad days for as long as he needed to.

“Patton, it’s ten minutes till classtime.” Nurse Talyn said from their desk, their horn-rimmed glasses sliding down their nose. “Do you have a pass for another breather? Or is there something your friend needs help with?”

“No, nothing like that Talyn,” Patton said, smiling at the word ‘friend.’ “Virgil and I just needed someplace private to talk for a bit.”

“You know I’m not supposed to let students be in here unless they’re feeling unwell.”

“Pleeeese? We’ll head right to class afterwards. Cross my heart and hope to die.”

Then, Patton unleashed his most secret of secret weapons, used for emergencies only and rarer than a red moon: the puppy Pat pout. When Talyn saw his pouty bottom lip and big eyes, their mouth went lemon tight. They only resisted for a few seconds before an audible groan told Patton he’d one this round.

“Ugh, fine! You get five minutes while I go restock my bandaid jar.” Talyn took a not even half empty jar with them as they went to the supply closet. “I blame Emile for teaching you that puppy dog pout. It should be illegal.”

“Thanks Nurse Talyn!” Works every time.

Patton turned around to where Virgil stood behind him, hands in the oversized letterman jacket and a crooked smirk on his face. If Patton didn’t know better, he would think Virgil looked almost impressed.

“We can talk privately now, don’t worry.” Patton said.

“Worry’s my middle name but, okay. So uh, about this.”

Virgil took a deep breath and pulled from one pocket a crumpled note. He unfurled is, words facing up: ‘I know you’re my soulmate. We all do. Can we talk?’

Standing in front of him now, seeing the dark bags under his wide eyes, Patton thought that Virgil looked so small and vulnerable. All shelled up in his too big jacked, clutching that paper between his shaking skinny fingers. He just wanted to hold the poor thing close and protect him from every nasty thing in this world. Instead he settled for smiling as warmly as possible, hoping to help Virgil feel more at ease.

“Just tell me first,” Virgil’s hands fidgeted. “By ‘we’ you mean my other soulmates and not, y’know, the whole school? I hope? Not that I think you’d out me or anything; you’re not like that. Not that I’d assume what you’re like, I jus—

“Hey, hey, it’s okay, kiddo.” Patton said, making his voice gentle. “I do mean our soulmates, and of course your secret is still safe with us.”

Upon hearing this though, Virgil’s whole body relaxed. “Heh, you really do say ‘kiddo.’ So how’d you find out?”

“Logan ran into Roman and me in the library earlier. We got to chatting and figured out the four of us are all soulmates.”

Virgil gave a low whistle. “I knew you guys were my soulmates but geez. All four of us? Fate must have a weird sense of humor.”

“Our gossamer spider-silk threads of fate are interwoven into one intricate home for our four hearts to feast upon entangled love.”

Patton mentally winced. Way to get weird and dark again Patton. Wait, he’s...smiling. Oh gosh, I really have a thing for nice smiles, don’t I?

“Wow Pat, that was...really lovely. And just the right amount of creepy. I dig it.”

Lovely? Me? Patton smiled, his freckled cheeks feeling warm all of a sudden. I knew you would be kind.

“I meant what I thought, by the way,” said Virgil. “You really do have gorgeous eyes.”

“And you really need to stop calling yourself an idiot,” said Patton.

Virgil chuckled, then looked down at his purple sneakers. “Did um...did Logan tell you about what happened?”

Patton rubbed his arm. “Yeah, he did.”

“So then you probably hate me, right? Argh, stupid question. Of course you do. Or at least Logan does. He probably thinks I’m just another stupid jerk athlete. Roman too. Not that I blame him after the number of times I’ve just stood by like an idiot and—

“I will physically fight you if you keep talking bad about yourself, Mister!”

The sharp outburst startled Virgil into shutting up. Patton didn’t often use his papa bear voice (as him mom called it) outside of the house or with anyone besides his younger cousin Elliot. But he couldn’t stand hearing Virgil talk that way about himself for another second. There was only room for one self deprecating soulmate in their group, and that was him.

“Logan doesn’t hate you Virgil. None of us do.” Patton said. “He’s upset still, sure, but never hate. And I told him that what he said to you was probably a little too harsh.”

Virgil’s head shot up. “You did?”

“Mhm. Of course his feelings were valid, but that couldn’t have been an easy situation for you either. Being in the closet is a pretty scary time, and the anxiety probably doesn’t help with it either.”

“H-how did you?”

“My godfather’s a therapist. Got pretty good at picking up on the signs from talking with him. Besides, you’re not the only one with a monster living between their ears.”

Patton rolled up his left sleeve, showing the tally marks of all the times he’d managed to come back out of the darkness and stand in the sunlight again. Virgil gave a quiet gasp, but Patton refused to turn away in shame from his soulmate, even if he did look at him with pity. When he met Virgil’s eyes however, they were filled with understanding.

In a bittersweet sort of way, it made Patton feel happy.

“I’m not saying you have to come out for us. Or go public, or do anything you’re not ready for yet. I just want you to know that we’re here for you when you are ready. And,” Patton held out his hand in offering, “you don’t have to go through this alone.”

He expected Virgil to take his handshake, maybe say thanks and offer to talk outside of school sometime. Maybe.

He did not expect Virgil to take his wrist in a gentle calloused grasp, turn his arm upward, bend down, and place a soft kiss on his scars.

It was sudden. It was impulsive. It was an act of pure reverence that set Patton’s pulse point thrumming faster than a hummingbirds heartbeat.

And judging from the look on his face, it shocked the hell out of Virgil just as much. He snatched his hand back as though his touch might burn Patton.

“I’m sorry! That was—I should’ve asked—-out of line. I—NGK!”

“Virgil, wait!”

Too late. Just as someone else was coming in, Virgil was running out the door, nearly knocking the other person over.

“WOah! Where’s the fire babe?” they asked.

Virgil paid him no mind. Didn’t even seem to hear him. Once again, Patton’s soulmate was gone before he could even try to make things right.

“Guess he’s got the runs or something. Ngh-ow. Forget it. Head hurts too much to care right now.”

The student who’d just come in was also wearing a letterman jacket, and their fingers hovered over a mean looking bruise near their temple. It took a second for Patton to recognize from the sunglasses who he was.

“You’re one of Virgil’s friends, Remy, right?” Patton asked.

Remy jumped, not realizing Patton was there. “His best friend, thank you very much. And who wants to knoOOHhhh I see. You’re one of his secret soulmates he won’t tell me about!”

Patton followed Remy’s eye line leading to his still uncovered arm. He quickly pulled his sleeve back down, blushing scarlet hot and hid behind his bangs. Remy chuckled.

“You know I gotta say, not at all what I pictured, but you are a cute little black kitten,” Remy said with a grin.

“Do you know where Virgil might’ve run off to? I want to go after him, but I need to get to class soon. Oh, it was all going so well, but maybe he thought he crossed a line and I’d be upset, but I’m not! He looked just short of a panic attack and I just...is he going to be okay?” Patton could’ve cried he was so worried.

Remy gave him a long unreadable once over, then sighed. “Look, if I know Virgil—and I do—then he’s either gone to the gym to blow off some steam, or holed himself up somewhere private where he can calm down. He doesn’t like people seeing his anxiety get the better of him if he can help it. Say it makes people uncomfortable.”

“Mental health isn’t anything to be embarrassed by, or of.”

Patton must have passed some sort of test, because Remy finally gave him a genuine smile of approval and lifted his sunglasses atop his head.

“Totes babe. Look, right now I gotta see a nurse about this goose egg hatching on my head, but I’ll try to look for him after. Kay? Ow!”

Patton signed. “Thank you Remy.”

“You still here, Patton?” Nurse Talyn called, coming out from the supply closet with an armload of bandaid boxes, a bad of cotton swabs, and a now full jar. “The second bell is about to ring. You need to get—“

They looked around the room, spotted Remy, and dropped their arms. Their face fell flat, along with the rest of the things they’d been carrying. Good thing that jar was plastic.

“Remy Dormier, did you fall asleep and hit your head in the hallway again?” Nurse Talyn asked, looking just about done with everything.

“Nope. Track field. Bottom bleacher,” said Remy, wincing and he touched the spot.

“That is the FOURTH time this week! That’s it.” They pulled out a crushable ice pack from their desk drawer and handed it to Remy. “You, on the bed while I call your parents. We have GOT to get a script from your Doctor for this obvious narcolepsy problem of yours. Patton, get to class. Go on, shoo!”

Not wanting to endure the tiny wrath of Talyn in full nurse mode, Patton left. Not before getting a wink from Remy that did little to lift his spirits. He speed walked to his last class of the day, but home economics was the last thing on his mind. He could still feel the kiss from before like a memory on his skin.

I hope he’ll be okay.

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So, it has come to my attention that not many people know how to eat food that is easy on your stomach when you are sick...

I grew up with the BRATS diet when I had the stomach flu, food poisoning, or an upset stomach. I recently talked to my doctor who whole heartedly agreed with this. There is no protein here, so it isn't good for long term. This is only good for a couple of days to help you feel better when you are sick.

Room temperature water is best to keep your tummy calm. Cold water can shock your system and cause more upset. Hot water would probably do the same, but who wants plain hot water? For those who drink tea, you probably know better than I (a non-tea drinker) what to drink. I would suggest mint tea, but to still let it cool to almost room temperature, or at least body temperature, before drinking when nauseous.

For actual solid food when nauseous, sick to the BRATS diet.

Bannanas

Rice

Apples

Toast

Saltiness crackers

Bananas - make sure that are fully ripe. Green bananas are harder on your system to digest.

Rice - white rice is what I've always used, but brown would probably be OK too. Salt for flavor is OK, but NOTHING else on the rice. Just plain rice.

Apples - I have yet to find a type that doesn't work.

Toast - dry toast only. White is probably easiest on your tummy, but wheat should be OK too. Try to avoid all the extra goodies on and in specialty wheat breads. Do not add butter or anything else to the toast, it must be dry.

Saltine Crackers - nothing but the crackers.

I hope this helps someone else out when they feel like crap. Oh, and one food a doctor told me is OK, but that doesn't fit in the brats diet, well cooked eggs. This seems counterintuitive to me, but it has worked so far.

Good luck and I hope this helps!

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The 6 Best Essential Oils for Bad Dog Breath

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I love my dog, but sometimes Maggie’s breath reeks.

It doesn’t happen very often, but when I first noticed it during her puppy days, the scent hit my nose like a freight train.

A friend told me to buy breath freshening dental treats, so I did.

They ended up costing more than what I had room for in my budget and there weren’t many treats in the bag. I began giving them to Maggie once a week to stretch out the purchase, instead of letting her have one every day like the directions said.

They didn’t make much of a difference with just one treat a week, which is what led me to find other alternatives.

It turns out that essential oils can be used to not only cure bad dog breath but freshen it as well.

Check out what I’ve learned about essential oils and which ones can help your dog’s bad breath disappear.

The Best Essential Oils for Dog Breath

Some essential oils are better at stopping the root causes of your dog’s bad breath while others are better at making your dog’s breath smell better.

OilLatin NamePurposeMethodPrice CardamomElettaria cardomomumFreshens bad breathDilute and rub on gums or chin$$$$ Check Price CoconutCocos nuciferaFreshens bad breathUse as toothpaste$ Check Price GingerZingiber officinaleCures bad breathLet dog drink in water$$$$ Check Price HelichrysumHelichrysum gymnocephalumCurse bad breathDilute and rub on gums or skin$$ Check Price SpearmintMentha spicataFreshens bad breathDilute and rub on gums or chin$$$ Check Price Tea TreeMelaleuca alternifoliaCures bad breathDilute and rub on gums and teeth$$$ Check Price

The Best Essential Oils to Cure Bad Dog Breath

There’s nothing worse than snuggling up with your dog only to get a nose full of sour breath.

These are the essential oils I’d give Maggie to make the bad breath go away.

Helichrysum Oil

The first thing you want to do to cure bad breath is to help your dog’s digestive system, which has probably been disrupted.

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Helichrysum oil does just that.

What it Does

Helichrysum oil is very healing because of its anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial[1], so it’s used for a variety of canine ailments.

When taken for bad breath, it calms the digestive system and revitalizes the liver, so your dog’s digestive process gets back on track.

Helichrysum essential oil can also be used to soothe your dog’s hotspots.

How it Does it

The anti-inflammatory properties in this oil quickly calm any irritated pathways in the gut.

How to Use this Oil

You can rub this oil into the skin for gut health or dilute two drops in a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil and rub the liquid over your dog’s teeth and tongue.

Possible Side Effects

Helichrysum oil is also used to reduce bleeding because it constricts blood vessels when applied to open wounds, so using it topically may raise blood pressure.

Potential Concerns

Dogs on blood pressure medication should consult a vet before using helichrysum oil just to be safe.

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Ginger Essential Oil

Another way to treat upset digestive tracts is to give your dog a small amount of ginger essential oil.

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As acid reflux reduces, foul breath will be a thing of the past.

What it Does

It soothes upset tummies and acid reflux in dogs like it does in humans, which is much harder to do naturally with dogs because of a limited medicinal field.

Ginger can also be used to relieve your dog’s pain.

How it Does it

Ginger has anti-inflammatory and healing properties that work in humans and dogs[2].

How to Use this Oil

Dilute two drops of ginger oil in a quarter cup of water and let your dog lap it up.

Possible Side Effects

Ginger is all-natural and easy to digest, so there won’t be any side effects unless your dog drinks an entire bottle undiluted.

If that happens, they may have an upset stomach and diarrhea.

Potential Concerns

Make sure when you buy ginger essential oil that the only component is actual ginger.

The scent or flavor of ginger means that the oil is made from a non-organic manufacturer, which could include ingredients that may hurt your dog.

Also, ginger can thin the blood and lower blood sugar levels, so don’t give your dog ginger before surgery or if they have diabetes.

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Tea Tree Oil

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Tea tree oil can be found in many natural healthcare products for both dogs and humans, from toothpaste to ear cleansers.

What it Does

Tea tree oil fights bad doggy breath caused by plaque or gingivitis.

How it Does it

This essential oil has antimicrobial properties against various bad-breath-causing germs.

In fact, it’s more effective than some artificial oral disinfectants[3]!

How to Use this Oil

Dilute a drop or two of pure tea tree oil in a carrier oil and rub over your dog’s teeth and gums. It will slowly work to neutralize bad breath.

Possible Side Effects

If your dog reacts poorly to tea tree oil it’ll likely come in the form of lethargy, weakness, and excessive drooling.

Potential Concerns

Some dogs are sensitive to tea tree oil, so use a small amount at first and keep an eye on your dog for any adverse reactions.

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The Best Essential Oils to Freshen Your Dog’s Breath

Once the cause(s) of your dog’s bad breath has gone away or at least been reduced, you’ll want to give them some of these essential oils to help freshen their breath.

Spearmint Oil

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There’s nothing like refreshing your breath with a mint, which is exactly what your dog can do with spearmint oil.

What it Does

Spearmint calms any nausea or upset stomach symptoms your dog may have while it freshens their breath.

How it Does it

Mint is a natural herb that uses anti-inflammatory properties to calm any digestive system.

How to Use this Oil

Dilute a drop of spearmint essential oil in a carrier oil and rub over your dog’s teeth for instant fresh breath.

You can also rub it under their chin if they don’t enjoy the taste.

Possible Side Effects

If exposed to undiluted spearmint oil, your dog could experience mint poisoning and symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting and exhaustion[4].

Potential Concerns

Although spearmint is all-natural and super safe for humans to use, it’s extremely potent for dogs.

Always dilute spearmint oil before putting it on your dog’s teeth or coat, and never diffuse it. Diffusing the oil may cause more severe side effects.

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Coconut Oil

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It could be argued that coconut oil is a magical treatment for many ailments, especially since it helps freshen your dog’s bad breath.

What it Does

Coconut oil gently but quickly takes care of foul dog breath while also making your dog’s gums healthier for long-term good breath.

This oil also has a wide variety of uses for your dog. You can even use it to help fight doggy dandruff!

How it Does it

The natural ingredients in coconut oil and the Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) act as an anti-fungal treatment[5].

It banishes the plaque that cause bad breath and leaves behind a pleasant coconut scent.

How to Use this Oil

Coconut oil can be used by itself as a doggy toothpaste[6].

Put a tiny amount on a dog toothbrush and brush your dog’s teeth and gums.

Coconut oil can also be used as a carrier oil for other bad-breath-banishing essential oils.

Possible Side Effects

If your dog consumes too much coconut oil, your dog may have an upset stomach or diarrhea.

The MCTs in the oil can irritate sensitive stomachs, so it’s always best to use a small amount.

Potential Concerns

Dogs with pancreatitis will be more sensitive to coconut oil, as well as dogs who struggle to put on weight.

Coconut oil is often used for weight loss purposes, which should be kept in mind before giving it to your dog.

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Cardamom Oil

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Another essential oil that smells great and is safe for dogs is the all-natural cardamom oil.

What it Does

Cardamom oil freshens your dog’s breath and improves their appetite if your dog is less inclined to eat as they once were.

How it Does it

The anti-bacterial properties in cardamom oil are what transform your dog’s breath. They eliminate bacteria that build up around and between your dog’s teeth.

Cardamom also protects against gastrointestinal ailments, such as ulcers[7].

It also smells nice!

How to Use this Oil

Mix a few drops of this oil in a carrier oil and rub it around your dog’s teeth and tongue.

You can also rub the diluted oil along their neck and jawline for more of a fresh scent.

Possible Side Effects

Too much undiluted cardamom oil will irritate your dog’s stomach, but only if consumed in high amounts.

It may also cause your dog to pee more frequently[X], as it’s a diuretic.

Potential Concerns

The diuretic effects of cardamom oil could cause a drop in blood pressure because of the salt and water that your dog will release through their urine.

Dogs with low blood pressure should be checked out by their vet before they come in contact with cardamom oil.

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Conclusion

Sometimes dogs get sour or stinky breath, but it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Try out these essential oils the next time you smell something foul on their breath to see if they’ll freshen things up for both you and your dogs.

Resources

https://www.healthline.com/health/helichrysum-essential-oil

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ginger

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12553397

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/mint-leaves-bad-dogs-71903.html

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/is-coconut-oil-good-for-dogs/

https://petcentral.chewy.com/nutrition-food-treats-5-benefits-of-coconut-oil-for-dogs/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874105004782

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Gentle Tummy Masterpost

Since we're in tummy-flu season, I figured I'd put together a list of food ideas that are easy on angry systems. Please let me know what you think, or if you have some you want me to add!

Grains:

Polenta: corn grits, also called hominy. They're a staple of Italian and Latin and South American cooking. Eat plain, with maple syrup, or top with soft veggies.

Rice: a worldwide and versatile staple, white is the easiest on sensitive bellies. Eat plain, or as a bowl base for a whole bunch of veggies.

Rice noodles: typically Asian-style, these noodles are made with rice flour instead of the European wheat. Use as bowl bases, in stir fry, or in soup.

Oatmeal: a classic Sick Day food, dress it up with a little bit of maple syrup and bananas, and raspberries if you aren't someone that acid hurts.

Liquids: very very important! Staying hydrated means happy bells and a happy immune system. Here are some of the best.

Veggie broth: good to drink plain or as a base for a more complex soup, you can make your own, purchase concentrate, or purchase it ready-to-use, depending on your dedication and time.

Mushroom broth: a little bit richer and heavier than veggie broth, it used most often in Asian and central European cooking, I find. *May not be a great option if you have IBS or other digestive disorder.

Hot tea!: stick with herbals, they're easiest for your body to process, and don't contain the tannins that tea leaves do. Add honey and lemon juice for sore throats.

Water: a no-brainer. Just drink it. Jazz it up with lemon, mint, and cucumber if that floats your boat.

Mild Juices: try Carrot, Aloe Vera, Cucumber, and Pear juices, they're lower in acid and easier to digest.

Proteins: a lot of heavy meats and other animal products can be difficult to digest, and should be chosen based on how you're feeling, and if necessary, what your doctor recommends. Bear that in mind in this section.

Eggs: egg whites are a very good source of protein, while the yolks are high in fats. Mix and match as you see fit and necessary.

Creamy nut butters: sunflower, peanut, almond, and walnut can all be good options in small quantities. Remember though, these all are naturally high in oils, and can upset your tummy if you overload on them.

Tofu: I am a huge fan of compressed soybean curd. It can be very person-specific though, so try it in small doses.

White fish and chicken: light, bland meats in small portions work relatively well. Don't try to over-season them, and know your portion limits.

Fruits: general rule of thumb, stay away from citrus, other than lemon and lime in your water or as dressing.

Bananas: part of the B.R.A.T. diet, and good for everything. Period cramps, upset tummies, migraines, muscle soreness, and a bunch of other things too.

Apple sauce: lower in acid and fiber, it's even easier on your stomach than whole apples. Also part of the B.R.A.T. diet.

Apples: for people who can process fiber, apples are a great resource. Peeling them is also a positive when you can.

Veggies: look for foods with soluble fibers, and glossy colouring. Also, assume that all of these need to be cooked.

Eggplants: if they're adults, make sure you salt and rest them before cooking to keep them from getting bitter.

Carrots: good for sweet, good for savory, good for sauteing, baking, simmering, steaming, juicing, or anything else you can think of.

Spinach: wilt spinach down, but don't overcook it, it'll get slimy. Splash with a little lemon juice and some salt.

Kale, chard, bok choy: higher in fiber than spinach,and used the same way, it can be good wilted.

Sweet potatoes/regular potatoes: bake and eat plain, they do carry flavor on their own. They can also be used as starts for homemade pasta.

Squash: this includes butternut, acorn, spaghetti, and pumpkins. These are all able to be roasted, cut in half from top to bottom, place cut side down on a baking dish, and cover with about half an inch of water, then foil over the top. Bake at about 400℉ for roughly an hour, or look up specific instructions based on your type of squash. Also, don't eat the skin.

Herbs: not many spices are going to be safe for upset tummies, they're too astringent and pungent.

Basil

Coriander

Ginger

Lemongrass

Marjoram

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Rosemary

Thyme

If this is helpful for you all, I'd be happy to do example recipes from items on this list. And as always, let me know if I get anything wrong, or I need to add anything!

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salesprodigy · 3 years

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Home Remedies For Diarrhea And Upset Stomach

Upset stomach and diarrhea are common and most people experience them at one stage or another. Studies and clinical research have shown multiple underlying causes that might trigger upset GIT and tummy ache. Most cases are not serious and can be easily managed with simple home remedies. Some of the most effective home remedies for upset stomach and diarrhea include;

Ginger

Ginger has been a popular home remedy for many body conditions since ancient times. People from all around the world have turned to this traditional herbal extract as a potent cure for everything – from stomach ache to nausea. New scientific research has also shown that ginger or ginger-based products can be a safe and effective treatment option for common and less severe kinds of GI upset.

Ginger is loaded with potent anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant properties. It is very easy to take ginger chews and supplements. Ginger tea is more soothing and known to reduce gut inflammation and ease stomach pain quickly.

Chamomile tea

Chamomile has strong anti-inflammatory properties and known to ease the pain of an upset stomach. It also helps your stomach muscles relax, which plays a significant role in reducing the pain of abdominal cramping and spasms. Doctors recommend drinking 2-3 cups of chamomile tea for better stomach ache relieving effects.

Peppermint

Peppermint contains menthol – a powerful ingredient that is often cited as a “magic remedy” for upset stomach and nausea. It is packed with strong analgesic, or pain relieving properties and taking it in different forms can help soothe stomachaches.

You can brew a cup of peppermint or spearmint tea, chew on the peppermint leaves, or even suck a minty candy to alleviate feelings of nausea and keep stomach pangs at bay.

Apple cider vinegar

Dietitians recommend mixing a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and honey with a cup of water, and sip it slowly to relive stomach ache and treat diarrhea.

Apple cider vinegar contains acid that may help reduce the digestion of starch. This way, it allows the starch to get to the intestines undigested and thus keep friendly bacteria in the gut healthy.

Mint

You may already know the breath sweetening properties of the mint; however, the menthol in mint is also proven effective for the following:

Relieving pain and stomach ache

Preventing diarrhea and vomiting

Reducing intestinal muscle spasms

Clinical trials have proven that mint is a traditional home remedy for a number of conditions – including indigestion, gas, bloating, vomiting, and diarrhea.

The best way to ease stomach ache and treat diarrhea is to eat raw or cooked mint leaves. Traditionally, people take tea made up of mint leaves with cardamom. Another effective way is to mix powdered mint with other foods, teas, or beverages.

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dietsauthority · 3 years

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The Best Foods to Eat When You Have Gas

Flatulence, or gas, results when there is an unwanted of 5 odor-free gasses (nitrogen, hydrogen, co2, methane and also oxygen) in the tummy or intestinal tracts. People could pass gas through burping or the rectum. Gas is triggered by specific activities and also foods. For circumstances, swallowing large amounts of air, particularly when consuming quickly, could result in gas.

Consuming soft drinks that come to be heated in the tummy might lead to it. Some foods, which are not totally absorbed in the small intestine, will make it right into the colon, where they ferment with bacteria and also trigger windiness. Such foods include beans, bran, broccoli and also cauliflower. The majority of people pass gas numerous times a day without concern, however, for some, unwanted gas is an embarrassing issue that requires a treatment. Transforming foods in your diet regimen is one of the very best cures.

The spiciness of fermented foods such as ginger and fermented cabbage will certainly assist digestion and also decrease the bloating and gas that results from improperly absorbed food.

Commercially fermented foods may include excessive preservatives and also active ingredients, so normally fermented foods are much better, according to Colon Cleansing Zone, a colon health source website.

Yogurts with probiotics, or active microorganisms society, help in digestion. These useful microbes supplement the microorganisms normally found in your digestion system. Probiotics can also be found in fermented as well as unfermented milk, miso, some juices as well as soy beverages, according to the Mayo Clinic.

An organic tea of peppermint, chamomile or ginger helps assist food digestion as well as reduce unwanted gas because of its plant sterols, according to HealthMad.com, a wellness and health website.

In Europe, pepper mint pills are taken to assist cranky bowel disorder. According to Herb Wisdom, cinnamon has been used by lots of ancient societies to help in gastrointestinal problems.

Honey has actually been used to cure conditions for hundreds of years. Upset belly and also gas can be treated by a blend of honey and cinnamon, according to Leaf Lady, an alternative medicine site.

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professorpalmarosa · 6 years

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Commander Saturn (Saturnalia)

There is no consistent personality for Saturn. He’s going to be completely different wherever you find him.

His game version (and therefore the Generations version) was organized, dependable, and somebody Cyrus apparently trusted enough to leave the organization to in case things went wrong. When I wrote Koyaanisqatsi, I tried to channel that version, along with his disillusioned comments in the Platinum end-game about how “extremism never solves anything.”

His anime version showed some of these traits, but we saw so little of him.

If you use his Special/Adventures version, he’s an agoraphobic man-child who loves to play video games and remotely torment people with his gadgets. The fact he puts tape on the floor and gets peeved each time Mars encroaches on it makes me laugh every time.

In Diamond Pearl Adventure, he’s fiercely loyal to Cyrus: even to the point of begging for a chance to redeem himself when he loses to Hareta. He’s a capable battler (more so than any Commander other than Mitsumi), and also clever enough to play a double agent role during Charon’s takeover so he can rescue Cyrus.

Although Saturn’s personality is all over the place, that loyalty and desire to support Team Galactic rang true in all his iterations. I decided to focus on that when designing his fragrance. It wasn’t so much about how the oils smell in Saturn’s case, but what the oils do. And hoo boy, do they do a LOT...

Saturn’s synergy (Saturnalia) promotes a relaxing, calming effect and soothes tired muscles after a stressful, frustrating day. Many of the oils inside the blend are good for alleviating physical pain, but two of the oils in this synergy are also fantastic for anxiety and insomnia.

The main note in Saturnalia is Roman Chamomile. There are two types of chamomile you can purchase in essential oil form: German and Roman. They both smell like a cup of chamomile tea by themselves, but the Roman is a little stronger and has more of a sedative effect. That and my cat loves the Roman Chamomile, so I keep buying it.

But since I wanted to give his more dimensions than just a tea dupe, I took a look in my inventory to see if I had any other cool, calming oils that would blend well with the chamomile, give me the results I wanted, and—I did!

The next oil I added to the blend was Sweet Marjoram, which has given me really good results with my back problems in the past. The problem then was that poor Saturn’s blend now smelled like delicious Greek food rather than something anyone would want to wear as a cologne. I wasn’t anywhere remotely near done!

So in went the Juniper Berry (the key ingredient in gin) for a cooling effect, paired with woodsy Blue Cypress and medicinally floral Blue Tansy.

The end result was a “hot cup of tea on a cold rainy day” sensation for my muscles and nose. I could feel the oils soaking in through my skin and the water turned a dramatic sapphire blue.

I got the support I needed from this blend. My back (my biggest pain area) felt spry and healthy the following morning. My dreams were pleasant. I didn’t wake up seven to eight times in the night due to pain or bad dreams. It was a soothing, calming experience from start to finish.

Now it’s time to talk about the pros and cons of these oils from a safety perspective…

Aromatherapy isn’t just about pretty smells and scented bath water. Essential oils are in such a high concentration that even absorbing them through your skin can leave you with the therapeutic (and potentially toxic) benefits.

If you are allergic to a plant, you are 100% without question going to be super allergic to the essential oil.

There’s also such a thing as contraindications: where some oils may affect you in weird ways if you have a certain medical condition or take certain medications.

The information below is for your safety if you want to attempt to make this blend at home (as a bath bomb, a body spray, or even scented bath salts). And do be sure to wear gloves. Some of these oils have recommended dilution rates as small as 0.4%. You don’t want that to slide on bare skin!

Roman Chamomile

There are actually two true chamomile Essential Oils on the market: German and Roman. Roman is the more potent of the two, so I mixed it into this blend. It worked. That bath bomb had me in bed by 8:00 PM because I was so sleepy afterwards!

Pros:

It’s one of the safest Essential Oils to diffuse around your kitty! While no Essential Oil is truly safe for a cat and you should always leave the door open so your kitty can escape if you’re using Essential Oils, Roman and German Chamomile are two of the least harmful for your feline friend. My kitty Gaius loves the smell, so I’m saving up to get it in Hydrosol form.

Fight off insomnia! If you’ve ever had a good calming cup of Chamomile or Sleepytime tea (Celestial Seasonings), then you are already familiar with the relaxing properties of Roman Chamomile. This Essential Oil (especially when mixed with other soothing scents like Lavender or Lily of the Valley) promotes a calm, peaceful atmosphere which makes it so much easier to sleep. It works for me, and I’m sure it’ll work for you!

Feeling nauseous due to stress? Fix it with Roman Chamomile! Roman Chamomile can be used for various stress-induced digestive disorders including indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and bloating from gas.

Chamomile can be a girl’s best friend! A lot of women use Roman Chamomile (especially in tea form) for morning sickness and really painful menstrual cramps. It’s considered to be a “blood purifier” and general female tonic, reducing menstrual pain and better regulating periods.

Relieve pain and swelling! Roman Chamomile is great for reducing pain and swelling of the mucus membranes, sinuses, and joints. It can also be mixed into lotion and applied to the skin for swollen, inflamed areas. It can also be used on wounds, burns, eczema, frostbite, bedsores, hemorrhoids, and diaper rash.

Diffuse it to help your sinuses! Roman Chamomile can be diffused and inhaled for sinus inflammation, hay fever, sore throat (something I’m battling right now), and ear inflammations.

Cons:

Since Roman Chamomile can stimulate a period, pregnant women should avoid this oil to reduce their chances of a miscarriage.

Since Roman Chamomile’s effects on newborns has not been studied, it is best to consider it unsafe for nursing mothers to use.

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil has powerful sedative properties and should not be applied or diffused if you plan to drive, operate machinery, or perform a task that requires your full, complete concentration.

Although Roman Chamomile is good for relieving nausea, too much of it will actually make you more nauseous.

If you have an allergy to ragweed, marigolds, daisies, or similar plants, avoid Roman Chamomile and German Chamomile.

Sweet Marjoram

Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil (much like its cousin, Oregano Essential Oil) has a calming effect on your body, and the smell is lovely...just kind of “foody” by itself.

If you’ve eaten Mediterranean cuisine before or ever taken a good whiff of a gyro, Marjoram is one of the main spices you’ll smell. It has a very strong “seasoning” scent, but pairs well with a lot of gentler fragrances.

Pros:

It’s good for your circulatory system! Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil can increase your blood flow and lower blood pressure.

It’s good for aches and pains, especially on overused and exhausted muscles. This is my go-to massage oil after a workout. It’s also great for flu and fibromyalgia pain, sore muscle strain, and a queasy stomach. I originally bought it for menstrual cramps, but it’s worked best on my overexerted muscles.

Cons:

If you’re pregnant or breast-feeding, don’t use Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil and stick to only using marjoram in food amounts. This is also true for young children, as Marjoram Essential Oil isn’t a kid-friendly oil. Do not use this bath bomb for anyone under the age of 10.

If you have any of the below health concerns, I recommend talking to your doctor before using Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil in any capacity:

Bleeding disorders

Diabetes

Gastrointestinal or urinary tract obstructions

Lung conditions such as asthma

Ulcers

Slow heart rate or low blood pressure

Seizures or epilepsy

Juniper Berry

If you’re a weirdo like me and love the way a gin and tonic smells, you’ll fall in love with Juniper Berry Essential Oil the first time you sniff it. It’s got that cool, crisp, biting aroma along with a slight medicinal after-scent...all in a good way.

I love blending it with Grapefruit, Balsam Fir, Pine, Cedarwood, Camphor, or anything in the mint family. But Saturnalia is a special blend: truly therapeutic and relaxing. I can’t think of what could possibly be more relaxing than a Gin and Tonic...aside from a Basil Flower Gimlet--which also has gin!

Pros:

It’s a helpful digestive aid! Diffuse Juniper Berry for half an hour to an hour. The antispasmodic, tonic, and stomachic properties of this oil can help put that fussy tummy back into working order. Your twisted guts will unravel, you’ll build up more gastric juices, and be able to push whatever made you feel miserable out a little bit faster. Some people even use this oil to get some relief from constipation.

Carrying some extra water weight? Maybe Juniper Berry can help! I’m not gonna lie. I use it for this exact same reason, though I pair it with my Cardamom oil for a workout. I tend to bloat when I eat salty foods or my time of the month arrives. This flushes all that excess water right out! Juniper Berry makes your body sweat more, but also stimulates your kidneys. Just be sure to drink a lot of water if you use it for this purpose!

It’s good for arthritis, spasms, and cramps! Try a 1-3% dilution of Juniper Berry Essential Oil with a carrier (like jojoba, coconut, or sweet almond oil) and rub it into the sore area. It works quickly and should leave you feeling at least a little better in a few minutes.

It’s good for your skin and promotes a pretty complexion! Some people will use a 1-3% dilution ratio to treat eczema and psoriasis trouble spots. Try mixing it with jojoba oil (a carrier) for maximum effect. I’ll a drop of this (and Palmarosa Essential Oil) to my nightly astringent. I only get a zit or two during my cycle and that’s it.

Calm down, get a good night’s sleep, and banish all those stressful thoughts! Dilute the oil and apply it to the back of your neck or chest right before going to bed. I like to add a drop to my lotion and massage my temples after work, especially if it’s one of those days where I’m stuck in back to back development meetings and I think my head’s going to explode. Even a few drops in your bathtub should do the trick!

Cons:

Never apply this essential oil neat (undiluted) on the skin. Some people have reported irritation, redness, swelling, and a burning sensation when applied neat.

Prolonged use of this essential oil may result in kidney problems, seizures, and other severe side effects. Occasional use should be fine.

Juniper Berry is not an oil you should use if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Juniper is a known abortifacent and can interfere with a uterus’s fertility.

If you are diabetic, you may want to avoid Juniper Berry Essential Oil. There have been reports of this oil lowering people’s blood sugar to unsafe levels.

Never take this oil internally, as it may irritate your gastrointestinal tract.

If you are on any blood pressure medications, contact your physician before using this essential oil in any large capacity, as Juniper Berry Essential Oil may make blood pressure harder to control.

Juniper Berry Essential Oil may make it more difficult to control your blood sugar before and after surgery. If you’re scheduled for surgery, ere on the side of caution and don’t use this essential oil (and therefore the Saturnalia bath bomb) at least 2 weeks before the scheduled surgery.

Juniper Berry Essential Oil is not a kid-safe oil. Don’t use this oil (or bath bomb) with any kid under the age of 10.

Blue Tansy

Ah…one of my favorite Essential Oils!

Blue Tansy comes from (believe it or not) a yellow flower. It gets its name because its oil is a dark navy blue. It’s a seasonal plant and one of my more expensive oils (about $60 USD for a 10ml bottle), but definitely one I plan to replenish once I run out.

The smell is reminiscent of German Chamomile, but so much stronger. I call it “Chamomile on Steroids” and is a very useful, versatile oil. It’s a cousin to the daisy flower.

Pros:

Treat fungal infections on your scalp, hair, nail, and skin! Blue Tansy has an antimicrobial and antifungal property. While you can apply it to bruised skin (safely diluted with a carrier oil), it’s never a good idea to put an essential oil neat (undiluted) on a cut, scrape, or wound. Still, if you’re prone to fungal infections, Blue Tansy may be your new best friend!

Treat seasonal allergies (without the grogginess)! Blue Tansy can be diffused to reduce seasonal or other allergies, as it is an asthma-safe oil. It has natural antihistamine properties, but isn’t a sedative. It’s cleared me right up and I’ve had wonderful results with this oil.

Fight aches and pains! Blue Tansy can be massaged into the muscles with a carrier oil to fight tired muscles after a strenuous workout or even the effects of rheumatism or gout. This oil has remarkable anti-inflammatory properties and can dramatically reduce swelling. I’ve even been able to kill a headache with this super-oil before.

Calm your jittery nerves! While Blue Tansy isn’t a sedative oil (like Roman Chamomile), it does have several calming properties. It promotes peace of mind, relaxation, and a more easygoing atmosphere.

Alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort! When applied (with a carrier oil) to the abdomen, Blue Tansy can help you with stomachaches, constipation, abdominal gas, and even menstrual cramps.

Get the perfect skin you always wanted! So long as it’s diluted first, Blue Tansy can be applied to the skin to moisturize the skin as well as kill many of the bacteria and fungi responsible for acne outbreaks.

Cons:

If you plan to purchase this oil, be sure you’re buying Blue Tansy Essential Oil, as opposed to Tansy Essential Oil. Tansy (not Blue Tansy) has a high concentration of the chemical thujone in it. Thujone is a dangerous neurotoxin and will really, really, REALLY mess you up.

Due to Blue Tansy Essential Oil’s high camphor content, people with Parkinson’s or epilepsy should avoid this oil. This also means it is absolutely NOT safe to diffuse around a cat or dog.

There are a whole slew of fake Blue Tansy Essential Oils on the market, so be sure you buy this one from a reputable source. I recommend Plant Therapy.

If you are allergic to daisies, avoid this essential oil.

Blue Tansy Essential Oil should not be used neat (undiluted on the skin) or ingested. Never ingest essential oils without first contacting your physician.

While Blue Tansy Essential Oil is considered safe for use during pregnancy, consult your doctor beforehand just to be on the safe side.

Exercise caution if you are using certain medications (antibiotics, antihistamines, antipsychotics, and antidepressants), as Blue Tansy Essential Oil may interfere with these medications.

Blue Cypress

There are multiple Cypress Essential Oils on the market (I have 3 in my collection), but Blue Cypress is my favorite. Alone, it is faintly woodsy and you have to use a lot of it to get its smell, but it makes up for its delicate smell by providing a whole slew of therapeutic benefits.

Pros:

Quickly heal cuts and scrapes! If you’ve scratched yourself, popped a pimple, or damaged your skin in any other capacity, you may want to consider adding a drop of Blue Cypress Essential Oil to your lotion or astringent. For some people, it’s been known to speed up the healing process. The oil contains an antimicrobial chemical (camphene) that helps keep some strains of bacteria and fungi from infecting a wound.

Cramping up or have a pulled muscle? Blue Cypress can help! This essential oil has antispasmodic properties, meaning it can help your muscles relax and ease up, even when all they want to do is seize tightly and make your life difficult. I’m not a physician, nor do I claim to be one, but studies have been conducted to determine Blue Cypress’s effectiveness on conditions like Restless Leg Syndrome and Carpal Tunnel. The results look promising.

Soothe aches and pains. Most aches and pains are caused by a buildup of lactic acid. Due to Blue Cypress’s diuretic properties, it can help your body flush that acid out faster, leaving you feeling better much, much sooner. Some people claim the diuretic effects of this oil can also help flush out several toxins.

This is an asthma-safe oil and can soothe a sore respiratory tract. You can breathe easy with a little Blue Cypress in your diffuser!

This oil promotes blood clotting. Another reason people like to use Blue Cypress on scratches and cuts is because it speeds up the clotting process. Blood vessels contract, blood flows more easily, and tissues can tighten up.

It’s a natural deodorizer! Although Blue Cypress doesn’t have a strong smell, it’s really good at neutralizing other odors. Try adding a few drops to your laundry detergent!

Had a stressful day? Calm down with Blue Cypress! Blue Cypress has sedative properties, which can make it easier for you to fall asleep after a long and trying day. As little as 5 drops in your bathtub can make all the difference.

Cons:

Due to the sedative properties of this oil, do not diffuse or apply this oil if you intend to drive or operate heavy machinery. It’s also ill-advised to diffuse this oil at work if your job requires your full concentration and alertness.

Since Blue Cypress promotes blood clotting, exercise caution if you are using a blood thinner or a clotting medication, as contraindications may occur.

Do not use this oil if you have an allergy to cypress or peaches. If you are allergic to a plant, I can guarantee you that you’ll be allergic to its essential oil.

Prolonged use of this essential oil may result in some kidney irritation.

There is not enough information available online to determine whether or not this oil is safe for breastfeeding or pregnant persons. Ere on the side of caution if you are nursing, pregnant, or intend to become pregnant.

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