Category: Plants and Their Uses
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Stinging Nettles
Everyone knows Stinging Nettles, they’re everywhere in the UK. They’re a menace, but they’re really good for you, especially for women. Stinging Nettles make amazing compost for the garden, a nutritious feed for farm animals, and have even been used to make fabric in the past! Trust me, if you’re eating it, the stems are…
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Wild Garlic
Now you’ve got to be careful of this one. Wild garlic is bloody lovely, but it’s also very similar in appearance to lily of the valley. A poisonous plant. In all honesty, I don’t really go with wild garlic these days, simply because I find it really easy to grow my own garlic and spring…
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Cleaver Tinctures
This is what I did to make the tincture: pick a load of cleavers, stick ’em in a jar, then fill the jar with whatever alcohol you have that’s 37.5%. I prefer vodka, as it doesn’t affect the flavour too much. I give it a few months for the nutrients to transfer over into the…
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Cleaver
Cleavers are bloody brilliant, I pick them every year to make my own multivitamin. I read the other year that, because they don’t count as a food and they don’t count as medicine, the multivitamins you get at the shop aren’t well regulated. So you’re downing pills, thinking it’ll strengthen you, but in reality it…
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Brooklime
Another cool plant to find! Cute little purple-blue flowers to reflect the water it’s often found near. It’s usually found near watercress, and it’s used in a similar way: soups and salads. It’s rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, is a diuretic, and an expectorant. It’s another plant that can help keep scurvy at bay…
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Herb Bennett
Another fascinating plant that I really want to try. It grows in the woods and, like Herb Robert, it’s a decent insect repellent. I want to see what the smell is like in comparison, as Herb Robert’s a bit strong. So the bits of Herb Bennett that you use are the leaves and roots. They’re…
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The best herbal teas against insomnia, confirmed by science. Lavender can improve sleep quality, but only in the short term.Lemon balm has a mild citrus scent and can reduce symptoms of insomnia.Banana tea is prepared by steeping the banana fruit, peel or both together in boiling water. After a few minutes, the liquid is strained to obtain a slightly sweet banana tea. Drinking warm banana tea before bed can help the body get the signal that it’s time to sleep
Herbal teas have long been used for relaxation and sleep, and there is scientific evidence to support their use as a holistic way to prevent insomnia and improve sleep quality. Herbal teas can be made from any edible plant or herb, but there are seven specific herbs that have been proven beneficial for improving sleep…
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7 Powerful Natural Antibiotics: Science-Backed Herbal Remedies to Boost Immunity & Fight Infections
Natural Antibiotics: Ancient Remedies Backed by Modern Science The advantage of natural antibiotics is that they are not harmful to health, but help us get rid of various infections. As centuries of research have confirmed their healing properties, it is no wonder they are the choice of many people today, especially those who have become…
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Herbal Remedies: Unlock Nature’s Healing Potential
Explore the world of herbal remedies with our ultimate guide. Find out how to use natural remedies to improve your health and wellness Herbal Remedies: Unlock Nature’s Healing Potential I spotted this and thought it interesting. Sadly, it looks AI generated, but I will say that there’s still something interesting to take from it.
