• September 11, 2024

Tasty Cattails

Cattails are a common sight in swampy or moist areas near lakes and streams and are easily recognizable by their brown flower stalks and long leaves. While you will probably never see cattail for sale as a vegetable or medicinal herb, it is a valuable plant for food, medicine, and utilitarian uses. Eating Cattails Cattail really shines in the ways it can be used as a food. My favorite part is the young shoots and stalks. When the plant is under two feet tall, I grab the leaves and pull on them.…

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  • September 5, 2024

Safflower

Safflower is a remedy that helps to move stagnant blood and lymph to help relieve bruises, pain, skin eruptions, sore muscles, and liver congestion. It is a blood purifier that can help with morbid conditions, including skin eruptive diseases.

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  • August 27, 2024

Thyme

An aromatic herb, with a slightly pungent quality, thyme is a valuable antimicrobial agent for respiratory congestion. It also has some energetic properties to help with courage and good judgement.

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  • August 20, 2024

Mugwort

A bitter and aromatic herb, mugwort has a strong affinity for the female reproductive system, acting as a uterine stimulant, enhancing circulation, and more.  It is also helpful for settling the nervous system and can be helpful for intelligent but impractical people.

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  • August 5, 2024

Marshmallow for Soothing and Softening

Marshmallow is a mucilaginous remedy that can be used to soothe dry, irritated tissue. It has been used as a mild, nourishing food for emergency survival and can be used for rehabilitation after prolonged illness.

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  • July 30, 2024

The Soothing and Strengthening Power of Elm

Slippery elm is a mild, safe, nourishing, and mucilaginous remedy that soothes irritated tissues and moistens dry tissues. It primarily acts on the skin and mucus membranes. It is best taken as a bulk powder mixed with food. It can also be used for sore throats and as a base for poultices.

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  • July 23, 2024

Clove Buds for Parasites and Pain

An analgesic kitchen spice with antiparasitic and antimicrobial properties, clove buds are both pungent and warming. They help stimulate circulation and digestion and the essential oil can be used to help relieve toothaches.

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  • July 16, 2024

Calendula

Well known for its ability to help heal cuts, lacerations, bruises, and other injuries to heal, calendula can be used topically to help stop bleeding, reduce inflammation, prevent bruising, and speed healing.

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