Poisonous plants
Belladonna, foxglove, oleander, poison hemlock and castor bean can cause serious or fatal poisoning. Never experiment with them.
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Herbal Guide
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Essential Oils
Aromatic profiles, botanicals and precautions.
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Plant Discovery
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Safety & Folklore
Poisonous plants, traditions and spiritual symbolism.
🌸 A growing botanical library
Browse 100+ herb entries and 50 essential oil entries. This is an expanding reference, with short introductory profiles rather than fully researched monographs. Search and favourites work offline once this page and its data have loaded.
🌿 The Herbal Library
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🧴 The Essential Oil Apothecary
Botanical identity, aroma and important safety precautions. Never ingest essential oils or apply them undiluted.
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Never eat, prepare or apply a wild plant based solely on an app identification. Toxic lookalikes exist.
☠️ Safety & Botanical Folklore
Essential oil safety
Keep oils away from children and pets. Dilution, age, pregnancy, medical conditions and medication interactions matter. Some citrus oils are phototoxic.
Traditional medicine
Historical and cultural use is not the same as clinical proof of safety or effectiveness. Consult qualified professionals for health decisions.
Spiritual folklore ✨
Lavender has been associated with peace, rosemary with remembrance, rose with love, and sage with purification in different traditions. These are cultural beliefs, not proven medical effects.
Australian poison help
For suspected poisoning in Australia, call 13 11 26 (Poisons Information Centre). For an emergency, call 000.
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