• October 8, 2024

Spirulina, Chlorella, and Blue-Green Algae

Freshwater algae have been used as food and medicine for thousands of years. It a nutritious source of amino acids and can help balance brain function, strengthen the immune system and improve overall general health.

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  • October 2, 2024

Blackberry

While, red raspberry (Rubus idacus or R. strigosus) is widely used in herbal medicine, its close relative, blackberry (R. fruticosus or R. villosus) is less known. Of course, blackberries are widely used and have great health benefits, but the leaves and roots, which have been traditionally used as medicine, are often overlooked.

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  • September 24, 2024

The Beautiful and Bold Sunflower

Native to North America sunflowers have spread around the world and are widely used for both their edible seeds and oil. They are also underutilized as a plant medicine and can be used to help with dry irritating coughs, help with colds and aid a weak and stressed nervous system. Energetically they can help promote a healthy sense of self-esteem.

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  • September 17, 2024

Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is one of the reasons we’re often advised to eat green leafy vegetables for good health. It contains important minerals like magnesium and can positively influence the health of the blood. It can also serve to energize and detoxify.

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  • 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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