herbs
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I picked flowers on my walk today To boil into teas. It always struck me sort of odd That none of us ate these. I plucked some simple dandelions And gathered up some speedwell. Dandelions support the liver. The ivy casts a spell To keep my body protected From any potential harm. It’s working for…
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There are natural cures for almost everything right outside your door. I have acid reflux issues from taking acid blockers for years and then stopping. There’s a slippery elm in the woods beside my apartment. I can harvest the bark from it in season. That’s another thing: harvest this medicine in season and then store…
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Is a plant that supposedly has anti-aging properties that is protected in many areas in which it grows today, the claim is, due to over-harvesting. I don’t think that’s the reason though. “The flower was also believed to possess magical powers. The first mention of the edelweiss by Moll described a conversation with a farmer…
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