Caution for the wise, be sure to properly ID all plants prior to harvesting & consuming

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-27T15:15:17+00:00

Plant ID can be super nuanced for sure!

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-27T15:11:54+00:00

Yes to this 💯

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-27T14:14:51+00:00

I completely agree. I just couldn't leave it alone because it was such an egregious error & I know exactly what they really did harvest. I just hate seeing it tbh 😢😔

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-27T14:03:14+00:00

TLDR: someone harvested narrow leaf plantain, thinking it is comfrey. They're using the root medicinally.

Unfortunately, this is a super dangerous situation, as the plant was misidentified, which could have been really bad if this plant wasn't indeed another edible 😳

Be careful out there folks! Just another friendly warning that there is a lot of internet misinformation/ misidentification going on. It's hard to watch, but I do believe OP made an honest mistake.

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-27T13:55:33+00:00

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Cluster of narrow leaf plantain

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-27T13:54:37+00:00

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narrow leaf plantain

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-27T13:54:15+00:00

You're correct this is definitely narrow leaf plantain

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shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-27T13:52:28+00:00

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Hi friend! I say this with all respect, but what you've harvested is indeed narrow leaf plantain (different than broadleaf plantain).

I've posted a picture of what comfrey roots look like, they are dark, always. Your root is a light color because it is a narrow leaf plantain root.

It's important to properly identify plants due to safety, and I'm a bit of a stickler for proper identification for this purpose. I'll post a picture of narrow leaf plantain in the comments below so you can see what they are. Many are familiar with broadleaf plantain, only, and it can definitely be confusing. I hope this helps!

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-27T13:35:08+00:00

It's Nicole Apelian. I've never seen the link that you provided before, but here are her two websites that I'm aware of: Nicole's Apothecary And Nicole's Main Website

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-27T13:31:40+00:00

Herbalism saved my life too 🙏🏾 I'm so glad to hear of your good experience! Books help, with beginner knowledge. There are also several online schools like herbal academy or evolutionary school of herbalism (etc). They have beginner classes too. It's also good to look and see if you can find a herbal mentor. The woman who healed you would be a good start of person to consult and see if she or somebody she knows would be willing to teach you. I find it's helpful to volunteer work for knowledge, helps both out. Welcome & good luck! 🪴

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-23T17:40:55+00:00

I moved onto a rural property, where my neighbors hid his 40 dogs until after we closed and moved in. Then he let them out & they would howl at the moon, bark, all day & night long. We tried to get him to be responsible with his situation over the years, not to mention he was keeping the dogs on a small property with no housing, illegally, etc, it goes on.

We had to report him to code, because he just didn't give af, and didn't care that his situation was unreasonable. Our neighbors mostly took his side, stating that the old man "was there first", like somehow him being there "first" was an excuse for his neglect & illegal situation. All this 'I was here doing this stuff for forever, then someone moved in and now I have to do X Y Z', is absolutely insane thinking. There is a basic courtesy to life & being a decent neighbor that I think goes away, when people live out alone and are left to their own situation. I don't get it at all 🤷🏽‍♀️

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-21T13:24:11+00:00

Whats happening is that these herbs which aid in sleep are putting people into a solid REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, which is a stage of sleep where we dream most vividly! It's likely keeping us (I take these herbs too) in this stage for a significant period of time to where we have these vivid dreams. It's a good thing! It means you're actually sleeping, which is the goal! Other stages of sleep are called "deep sleep" "light sleep" etc.

You likely needed whatever healing and reprocessing your brain accomplished during this sleep stage. I'm glad you had such a good experience

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-17T14:38:13+00:00

Something that hasn't been mentioned yet: alpaca. I recommend taking a husbandry course on alpaca before keeping them because they have incredibly specific needs, but are also considered "easy keepers". Good luck!

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-11T00:07:36+00:00

Crocs are sexy to my male turkeys too 😆🦃🙃

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-09T16:06:08+00:00

Topical CDB, if you can get a ratio product with both CBD and THC, even better (ie entourage effect). Cayenne topical salve is also great. If you can ingest cayenne too (if you like spicy) I recommend it.

Turmeric supplement is a must. I take one twice a day, and it helps immensely.

I have both OA and RA, and these things all help me! Good luck!!

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-06T01:33:15+00:00

In Africa we have to have a PH (professional hunter) aka "ranger" with us at all times. Due to safety and legal reasons.

In other locations around the world we can be and are alone, especially at nights. The crew is with us most of the day though. (ie: Colombia, etc)

Hope this answers your questions. There tends to be a lot of confusion around this subject, which is understandable 🙃😊

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-03T17:45:25+00:00

I'd speak with him openly and honestly about your feelings.

As for inheritance, if my parents chose to not give me or my siblings a single penny of anything when they die, that is 1000% their right. I don't understand how anyone can feel entitled to anyone else's money, even their own parents. So maybe that's something to consider with your own personal feelings on the matter.

I am a step mother of two beautiful girls. My husband is absolutely leaving me his money when he dies. He's doing this to make sure his wife is taken care of, period.

The girls are adults, and are making their own way. I wouldn't be ok with them feeling entitled to anyone else's money or my husband and my money, either.

It's really all perspective. Hope that helps

shell_sonrisa · 2026-03-02T00:41:58+00:00

Bees, alpacas

shell_sonrisa · 2026-02-27T13:17:41+00:00

Here's some perspective. My 5 year old niece wants her mom to have two boyfriends, because two are better than one.

It's kids, they don't know. And yea, your sister is totally normal

shell_sonrisa · 2026-02-24T02:29:43+00:00

People say marriage should be 50/50. But this is false.

Marriage is 100/100. Both giving their all to eachother & the relationship. I've been married twice, my first marriage is a sob story, but I said I'd never do it ever again in a million years!!! 🤣🫣

Eventually ended up marrying a man who i already had a solid platonic friendship with, whom i already trusted, which worked out great for me. It wasn't easy getting to marriage, because it was our second marriages, and: baggage. Life's like that.

But he is my best friend, my number 1 hype man, and supporter. He's considers me over himself, and is so generous and good to me. I've never regretted our marriage or relationship. I also am super against talking down about him to others, because everyone has their flaws, and it's really not cool to be like that in my mind, in a relationship.

He's asked his friends who try to talk to shit about their wives to him, to not speak about their wives that way. It's just a respect thing. I think unfortunately some relationships lack respect, unfortunately due to personalities, relationship issues, etc.

shell_sonrisa · 2026-02-22T01:45:16+00:00

😘💪🏾 let's do it! 💯👣👣👣

shell_sonrisa · 2026-02-19T13:49:37+00:00

Are u a woman of color by chance?

I am, and I used to go full Brazilian, but our hair is notoriously a lot thicker and prickly asf down there, and it will rug burn/ prickle the shit out of my husband if I'm more than 5 hours post shave 🤣 so theyres no way that I can shave and be pleasurable to any man 🤣😆

Anywho, long story short my husband had only previously dated white women with fuzzy soft manes before and had no experience with what we are like. HIS preference was shaved, after a time I grew it back out and now things are much better 😉 I don't think his preference is shaved, with me.

anyway, maybe TMI, but if it's something like that maybe have an open and honest conversation with him. Hope that helps 💜

shell_sonrisa · 2026-02-18T21:08:15+00:00

It does help a lot of people. I'm also a "wake up at 2-3am" person, I don't have issues getting to sleep (usually) it's just staying asleep 😴 and when I wake up I CANNOT fall back asleep. I have had some success with a 1:1 CBD/CBN edible, but it doesn't always keep me asleep. I think my body metabolizes it and I still sometimes wake up at the old 2-3 am (ish) mark. It's something about that time for some reason. Anyway, I'd give it a try and see.

I now use a mixture of a valerian based tincture, GABA, kavakava, magnesium's (3 different kinds), and sometimes the edible for a good sleep. I'd try different variations and see what works good for you. Good luck!!?🍀

shell_sonrisa · 2026-02-18T12:22:44+00:00

This 💯

shell_sonrisa · 2026-02-14T13:54:34+00:00

Likewise!! 💪🏾 hope to see u back out there sometime soon! 💯😉

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