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.…
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.
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.
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.
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.