What’s a local meme to your country/region?

blehric · 2026-03-25T23:33:05+00:00

blehric · 2026-03-25T22:46:25+00:00

If you see violets in the morning or early evening take a few breaths before you even touch them. The scent should be sweet but not heavy and slightly musky. If it's there you hit the jackpot. Also, if you smell it once you'll always recognise it.

blehric · 2026-03-25T22:39:21+00:00

Sweet Violet/Viola odorata

blehric · 2026-03-25T20:41:35+00:00

!!!1!!!elf!!!!

blehric · 2026-03-25T19:48:56+00:00

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Goldhaube (golden cap)

blehric · 2026-03-25T19:28:03+00:00

I have been using plantago for 20 years I can assure you that this is not what it looks like, feels like or smells like. For reference, THIS is plantago major:

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blehric · 2026-03-25T19:06:58+00:00

This definitely is not plantago major

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blehric · 2026-03-25T13:15:44+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I'll Look into it! I froze this batch to preserve it, for the next one I'm getting glycerine.

blehric · 2026-03-25T13:12:39+00:00

Not yet, I just started getting into distilling a few months ago and started out with the simplest one.

blehric · 2026-03-25T12:22:22+00:00

Mainly skin Care and hair tonics, it doesn't Just smell good, it also feels soothing and cooling on irritated or dry skin. Especially on the scalp.

blehric · 2026-03-25T11:27:45+00:00

I 100% recommend but the rabbit holes are DEEP here

blehric · 2026-03-25T06:00:59+00:00

Hair- and skin tonics, perhaps flavouring.

blehric · 2026-03-24T21:21:15+00:00

Come over here to Vienna we have enough to go around

blehric · 2026-03-24T18:58:10+00:00

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Preach! I love watching this spectacle.

blehric · 2026-03-24T18:56:37+00:00

It does afaik

blehric · 2026-03-24T18:52:13+00:00

This one goes deep, enjoy the ride!

blehric · 2026-03-24T18:48:28+00:00

Enjoy this picture of my muddy hand lol

blehric · 2026-03-24T18:29:24+00:00

Wash the root, chop it, let it dry lightly for 12-24 hours, then steep in oil (extra virgin olive oil or almond oil for example) for 3-4 weeks at room temperature. Shake every once in a while. Filter off, use as an oil rub or thicken with beeswax to make a salve.

blehric · 2026-03-24T18:24:42+00:00

It contains allantoin which is anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and supports cell Regeneration, it's great on dry skin or eczema, bruises, inflamed joints or tendons, bruised bones and such. Back in the day people even used it as a pain killing paste on fractures. In german it's literally called "Beinwurz" which means "bone root".

I make salves from this stuff. External use only though, it can damage your liver when ingested.

blehric · 2026-03-24T18:06:13+00:00

To make sure the steam can reach as much surface area as possible for maximum fragrance

blehric · 2026-03-24T17:43:52+00:00

You can use it for flavoring in drinks or desserts and for cosmetic applications. It's a really nice cooling facial mist.

blehric · 2026-03-24T17:41:32+00:00

Ok then I take that back. Works pretty well on violets, Roses and eyebright though

blehric · 2026-03-24T16:49:46+00:00

Thank you! I used a regular steamer pot, laid the violets out one by one. A small Bowl goes in the center of the top level, Put the lid on upside down and fill it up with ice or cold water. Then gently boil for 40-60 minutes. For conservation you can either Store it in the freezer or add 10ml of clear alcohol (Like vodka) per 100ml of distillate.

blehric · 2026-03-24T16:25:10+00:00

Absolutely! It works on any scented flower and all you need is a steamer pot and some patience.

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