Healthy,wild plants,herbs and botanicals grow everywhere in spring. Many of the healthy wild plants in your yard have healing properties. From the common dandelion to wild violet, chickweed and berries, wild plants contain healthy nutrients. Many wild plants can be used as greens in salads, or added to a light oil to make an infusion. With the right knowledge, the tinctures and extracts can provide powerful healing without resorting to pharmaceuticals. Adding dried herbs to baking takes … [Read more...]
Jewelweed Anti Itch Relief from the Woods
Jewelweed or Touch-Me-Not is a tall green weed with oval, toothed leaves. It seems to grow prolifically in ditches, and other undisturbed areas. It loves moisture and soft soil. According to one of my plant handbooks it is considered an annual herb. Jewelweed grows up to five feet high, although the patch I found was not as tall. There are two varieties of Jewelweed. One is the spotted type and the other is referred to as the yellow flowered jewelweed. I am not sure which one we … [Read more...]
