DrJ - The Herbalist

DrJ - The Herbalist Healing mind, body, soul. Spiritualism.Astrology. Herbalist.Reiki practitioner. Equine. Canine. Folks

03/04/2026

We don’t need artificial intelligence, we need ancestral intuition 🌬️🦋🌿🧞‍♀️👁️✨

Edit: yall can stop trying to comment how much we “need” both or Ai, you’re weird and logically lazy and are okay with the theft of other people’s intellectual and creative property, as well as conflated data and info which is loose leaf and very faulty, displacing rural & low income communities; especially BIPOC communities. Damaging water reserves and drying up inland water resources, and costs a lot for a low output. There’s different kinds of ai, some of which aren’t hitting these concerns and are more generative which is one thing. But when ai is in everything and you choose that over googling and learning how to cite & source material and data; that’s weird you’d weigh that risk when we’re living in a world that is actively self combusting. We don’t *need* Ai for that. We don’t need it period, but there are ways where it could be important in use; and there’s exceptions, the exceptions are not every servers ai program you can go click for slop answers and stolen creativity you can pass off as your own. There is human bias when it comes to ai’s function, data privacy and cybersecurity loopholes and concerns, no regulations/protections, existential risk factors, major job loss and entertainment / organic content creation and expression loss, misinformation, manipulation, and politically programmed ai (grok, ChatGPT) these are not risks we should be willing to take and we certainly don’t need to drop creativity and organic intelligence for something like that. If ai is being used medically, that makes more sense. Being lazy on your couch for ChatGPT and automated and generated half baked information is not life saving research or science. It’s grotesque so many people don’t see that, and then think they’re changing minds coming over here to comment against and argue with it. We’re in the organic creator and artist renaissance. I make my own content and art. I’m not engaging in self betrayal of my intellect and creative expression like that. A lot of people don’t have a creative thought or bone in their body, so they do this. Maybe you shouldn’t be making content or art if you think AI is an okay substitute. You’re in the wrong field honey! 🪞🐦‍🔥✨

02/25/2026

The world’s first mushroom-based living coffin decomposes in just 45 days, turning the body into nutrients for new life instead of taking decades like traditional coffins. 🍄🌱

The world’s first living coffin is made from mushrooms and turns your body into nutrients for new life in just 45 days. Traditional coffins take decades to decompose, but this changes everything.

02/23/2026

Let’s talk about wind knots. 🌬️🐴

Those tiny, stubborn little tangles that appear in your horse’s mane overnight as if a small invisible goblin has been plaiting chaos under cover of darkness.

You go up to the field. The forelock is fine. The tail is fine. But right there in the middle of the mane is a tight, determined knot that absolutely was not there yesterday.

Now here’s where it gets interesting.

In old European folklore, wind knots were not just random tangles. They were believed to be the work of spirits, fae, or wandering night beings who rode horses while humans slept. In parts of Scotland and Ireland, people spoke about fairy riders who would visit stables at night, braiding manes as a sign they had borrowed the horse for midnight travels. 🌓

In Scandinavian stories, creatures like the “mare” were said to tangle hair and manes, leaving behind tight knots as evidence of their presence. The word nightmare actually traces back to that old belief. Not a bad dream. A spirit pressing on the sleeper’s chest.

Some traditions warned you never to cut a wind knot out. It was seen as bad luck. You were meant to gently untangle it with patience and care, as if you were undoing something sacred. Others believed a knot meant your horse had been protected by unseen forces overnight.

Imagine that. You’re stood there with your detangler spray, slightly irritated, and folklore is whispering, “Someone rode this horse under the moon.” 🌕✨

Now let’s come back to earth for a moment.

Wind knots usually happen because of friction. Rugs rubbing. Rolling. Weather. Fine hair types that twist easily. Static. A good old British gale having its way with a field. Nothing supernatural required.

But I do think there’s something beautiful in the old stories. They remind us that humans have always looked at horses and sensed something more. Something ancient. Something not entirely ordinary.

And honestly, when you see your horse standing in the morning mist with a tangled mane and that knowing expression, it does feel like they’ve been somewhere you weren’t invited. 🐎🌫️

So next time you find one, pause for a second.

Are you detangling wind damage…
Or undoing a midnight adventure?

Tell me.

Do your horses get wind knots? And have you ever secretly wondered what they got up to while you were asleep? 🌙✨

02/20/2026

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

Mugwort is an ancient herb that has been widely used for its many therapeutic properties in traditional medicine systems across the world. Known for its aromatic leaves and its association with dreamwork and spiritual rituals, mugwort is most commonly used for digestive support, menstrual health, and as a gentle nervine. This hardy perennial has a long history in both European and Chinese medicine.

Description
•A perennial herb with long, lance-shaped leaves that are dark green on top and silvery-white underneath
•Produces small, greenish-yellow flowers arranged in clusters, blooming in late summer
•Can grow up to 3-6 feet tall and has a strong, aromatic scent
•Often found in disturbed soils, roadsides, and meadows

Parts Commonly Used:
Leaves
•The most commonly used part of the plant
•Typically used in teas, tinctures, or as a topical poultice
•Known for its digestive and calming properties

Flowers
•Sometimes used in herbal preparations for their mild digestive and relaxing effects
•Less commonly used than the leaves, but still valued in certain formulations

Root
•Less commonly used but can be found in some traditional formulations for its tonic and digestive benefits

Traditional Benefits:
•Digestive support: Mugwort is often used to promote healthy digestion, alleviate bloating, and support liver function
•Menstrual health: Known for its ability to help regulate menstrual cycles and reduce symptoms of PMS
•Dream and sleep support: Traditionally used to enhance dreams and promote vivid dreaming, making it popular in spiritual and ritualistic practices
•Nervine: Used as a mild nervine to help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation
•Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory: Contains compounds that help reduce inflammation and protect against oxidative stress

Forms of Use:
•Teas (made from dried leaves)
•Tinctures
•Poultices (used topically for aches or skin irritations)
•Capsules and powders
•Smudge sticks or incense (used for spiritual purposes)

Native Range:
Native to Europe, Asia, and North America

Grows in disturbed soil, roadsides, meadows, and along the edges of forests

Fun Facts:
•Mugwort has been historically used in rituals and spiritual practices to enhance lucid dreaming and promote prophetic dreams
•The name “Artemisia” is derived from the Greek goddess Artemis, who was associated with women’s health and the moon
•Mugwort is one of the "nine sacred herbs" of Anglo-Saxon tradition
•The herb is sometimes used in cooking in some cultures, especially in traditional Chinese cuisine, to flavor dishes like rice dumplings
•Mugwort was also used as a protective herb, often carried or hung in homes to ward off evil spirits

Disclaimer
Always do your research before introducing into your diet, especially if you have any underlying or pre-existing conditions, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking medications.

02/20/2026

I will never get a colonoscopy.
I will never get a mammogram.
I will never get a biopsy.
I will never get another Pap smear.
Do you know what I will do?
I will continue to fuel my body with living, high vibrational foods. 🍊🍍🥭
I will continue to listen deeply to my body’s wisdom.
I will continue to remove toxic products from my life.
I will continue to trust the natural intelligence of the human body to heal when it is supported, nourished, and respected.
For me, true prevention isn’t found in fear ~  it’s found in daily choices.
What we eat.
What we put on our skin.
What we allow into our energy field.
This path isn’t about ignoring health… it’s about taking radical responsibility for it.

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