Rich in anti-inflammatory antioxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids, a close cousin to the famous skincare ingredient – calendula –is gaining a reputation of its own. Though the therapeutic properties of dandelion are often most closely associated with roasted dandelion root tea, the entire plant ...
DANDELIONGet rid of your grass and start cultivating dandelions because they are considered to be one of nature’s greatest healing aids. They are rich in vitamins, proteins, natural oils, mucilage, saponin, chlorine, mineral salts, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, silicic acid, alkaloids, ...
Leave this in a very dry spot; the top of a warm closet, an attic, or an oven with a pilot light. After a couple of days, they can be collected and put in a sealed jar for storage. Calendulas are also known for their healing properties. You’ll find calendula listed as an ingred...
You can find it most often growing alongside dandelions. Despite being a pesky weed, the herb has been found to suck away toxins from the body, particularly from bites such as mosquito bites. It also has curing properties of rashes, acne and glass splinters and is packed full of vitamins...
Related Post:Dandelions A great way to use these common medicinal plants is in a salve. For the salve pictured, I used a mixture of plantain, self-heal, and red clover. The following instructions creates a simple, organic salve that would probably fetch a hefty price on a health-food stor...
There’s a great app called “Seek” by iNaturlistto help with identification but always do more research to be 100% positive about what parts are edible, whether you can eat it raw, different ways it may look, and poisonous lookalikes. Maybe start with dandelions and things you know and...
(Note:The day “lily” is not related to other types of lilies. Most other lilies are, in fact,NOTedible.) 13. Dandelions Let’s not forget about dandelions! In early spring, young dandelion leaves are particularly delicious when they are underground and just about to emerge. These can be...