Welcome to our captivating journey into the realm of the Greater Stitchwort (Rabelera Holostea), an extraordinary plant found flourishing beside a serene freshwater spring in the heart of the forest. Join me as I explore its appearance, identification, fascinating uses, medicinal properties, and the enchanting folklore beliefs it has evoked across various parts of Europe. … Continue reading “Greater Stitchwort (Rabelera Holostea) – Exploring the Folklore Secrets of This Medicinal Herb”
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From Toxic to Medicinal: Discovering the Diversity of Springtime Plants
As the winter’s icy grip loosens its hold, a remarkable transformation takes place in the natural world. Delicate shoots emerge from the thawing ground, revealing a stunning array of plants that bring life and vibrancy to the awakening landscape. Welcome to “Spring’s Awakening,” a captivating video journey that delves into the enchanting world of plants … Continue reading “From Toxic to Medicinal: Discovering the Diversity of Springtime Plants”
Harvesting Young Stinging Nettle in Early Spring: A Nutritious and Medicinal Delight
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a plant known for its stinging leaves, but also for its numerous health benefits. These plants have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, and modern science has confirmed their many health benefits. In this article, I will discuss the health benefits of stinging nettles, and why it’s beneficial to … Continue reading “Harvesting Young Stinging Nettle in Early Spring: A Nutritious and Medicinal Delight”
Ajuga Reptans (Bugle, or Bugleweed) – Edible and Medicinal but Underappreciated
In this video I talk about Ajuga Reptans, a plant commonly known as Buggle or Buggleweed. This plant is edible and has a long history of medicinal use, but despite all its potential, it remains vastly unappreciated by herbalists and the general public alike. Ajuga Reptans Much as the Ground Ivy which I introduced to … Continue reading “Ajuga Reptans (Bugle, or Bugleweed) – Edible and Medicinal but Underappreciated”
Ground Ivy (Glechoma Hederacea) – Medicinal and Edible Plant with Many Uses
Today I’m out harvesting Ground Ivy (Glechoma Hederacea) – it’s a useful plant that’s edible, medicinal and abundant. It grows an extensive root system which easily breaks and when broken, it encourages the plant to grow more shoots, so you can’t really overharvest the plant. For this reason it’s known as Creeping Charlie in the … Continue reading “Ground Ivy (Glechoma Hederacea) – Medicinal and Edible Plant with Many Uses”
Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara) – How I Harvest and Use the Medicinal Plant for Health
I want to tell you about the herb which has a documented medicinal use going as far back as Ancient Greece or the Roman Empire. The herb is Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara). Coltsfoot Identification Coltsfoot is an early season plant which usually blooms between March and April. It’s perennial, meaning it grows year after year from … Continue reading “Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara) – How I Harvest and Use the Medicinal Plant for Health”
Lungwort (Pulmonaria sp.) – Early Season Healing Plant with Medicinal Properties
Lungwort (Pulmonaria sp.) is a healing plant with medicinal properties. It’s one of the first plants of the season to grow, and flowers while it’s still cold outside. As the Latin name of the species – Pulmonaria – suggests, the plant’s medicinal properties are particularly known to benefit the upper respiratory tract. It’s traditionally used … Continue reading “Lungwort (Pulmonaria sp.) – Early Season Healing Plant with Medicinal Properties”
Science Proven Health Benefits of Cordyceps, Reishi and Ginger + How I Make Them Into Tea
In this video I demonstrate how I make a tea from Cordyceps, Reishi and Ginger. Below is the transcript of the text on the science backed health benefits of each – Cordyceps, Reishi as well as Ginger. Links to the cited studies will be at the end of the post: Cordiceps Cordyceps is actually a … Continue reading “Science Proven Health Benefits of Cordyceps, Reishi and Ginger + How I Make Them Into Tea”