by JoniS | Oct 3, 2020 | Herbs
Speak of plantain, and most people think of a banana-like fruit. An herbalist knows that a weed called plantain is an herbal plant that brings people health benefits. The Native Americans called it “snakeweed” because they applied it to rattlesnake wounds. Plantain...
by JoniS | May 20, 2020 | Herbs
Oatmeal is a common breakfast porridge that is known for its heart-healthy nutrients. Oats can be ground into flour and used in baking. It is fed to animals. It is used as herbal medicine. The milky green tops of the oat plant and its oatstraw are used to support the...
by JoniS | Apr 7, 2020 | Herbs
Licorice is an herb which has a taste 30 to 50 times sweeter than sugar and has numerous medicinal uses. It is an anti-inflammatory that has steroid-like actions, an expectorant, and it is directly antiviral. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DHL) includes a soothing...
by JoniS | Feb 18, 2020 | Herbs
Goldenseal is an herb that has been used traditionally to help many illnesses. It works against mucous conditions, so it is indicated whenever there is excess drippage anywhere: nose, throat, gut, genital secretions… You get the picture! Let’s look at the...
by JoniS | Jan 7, 2020 | Herbs
Dandelions are best known as a weed with bright yellow flowers that takes over beautiful, green lawns. Children love to blow its mature seeds into the wind, which spreads the plants over large areas. Herbalists know that dandelions have many useful nutritive and...
by JoniS | Aug 6, 2019 | Herbs
Chickweed is a common yard weed that is very full of nutrients. It is often put in salad mixes. In the past, chickweed has been used both for food and as a traditional herbal medicine. Personal Story I have only eaten chickweed in a store-bought salad mix. I’d like to...
