White Clover ☘️White clover has a long list of medicinal quality’s that herbalists have been using for centuries. From purifying the blood to strengthening the immune system and lots more in between. It’s a great one added to salads and cooked as a leafy vegetable. The dried heads of flower and seedpods can be groundedContinue reading “White Clover”
Category Archives: Spring
Comfrey
Comfrey!Comfrey has been used as medicine for thousands of years. Modern science discourages the use of comfrey orally as it contains compounds that are believed to be harmful when ingested, though modern science does agree however, that comfreys medicinal benefits are very beneficial when applied to the skin. The roots and leaves contain chemical substancesContinue reading “Comfrey”
Butcher’s Broom
Welcome to the story…Butcher’s Broom! Butcher’s broom is wonderful evergreen that not only brightens up the woodlands all year round but provides us with valuable medicine too! It’s been used in herbal medicine for thousands of years and there is no need for us to stop now!It’s root and rootstock are prized in herbal medicineContinue reading “Butcher’s Broom”
Ribwort Plantain
Look who it is, it’s Ribwort Plantain! Ribwort Plantain has been used in herbal medicine as an antibiotic, antihistamine, styptic, hemostatic and astirngent. It’s has also been used to treat chest and eye conditions, constipation and much more including being great for insect bites and nettle stings. Collect the flower buds after they turn brownContinue reading “Ribwort Plantain”
Pink Wood Sorrel
Beautiful Pink Wood Sorrel!I love sorrels, they have such a wonderful flavour that reminds me of apple skin and citrus. The flowers are in full bloom now and I find it so satisfying to eat such a delicious flower. The whole flowering plant is used to make medicine. Wood sorrel can be taken to treatContinue reading “Pink Wood Sorrel”
Sea Thrift
Sea Thrift!Such a beautiful little flower that decorates the coastline and commands your attention for a moment away from the sea. Sea thrift is rarely used in herbal medicine, though the dried flowering plant is antibiotic and has been used in the treatment of obesity, some nervous disorders and urinary infections. The roots and leavesContinue reading “Sea Thrift”
Sheep Sorrel
Red sorrel aka sheep sorrel is another tasty treat. All of the sorrels have such a delicious sharp flavour. Red sorrel is not as common as other sorrels.It’s best to harvest the leaves before it flowers, as they will be more succulent. You will find it growing in all types of grassland and even woodlands.Continue reading “Sheep Sorrel”
Pineapple Weed
Introducing… Pineapple Weed! 🍍The sweetest smelling weed about! They really do smell just like pineapple! A sweet tangy pineapple taste too.The leaves and flowers can be eaten. I like to grab a handful and just breathe it in as I’m walking before munching them down. It also makes a lovely cuppa! Originally from Asia, pineappleContinue reading “Pineapple Weed”
Wild Mustard Flowers
Wild Mustard Flowers!If you like mustard and admire beauty, then sprinkle some of these on your dinner! 😍😋 Brassicaceae is the name of the family that wild mustard belongs to, aka the mustard family. They all have four petals to their flowers. At this time of the year the leaves are best cooked down andContinue reading “Wild Mustard Flowers”
Lesser Stitchwort
Lesser Stitchwort.I’ve been noticing lots of these guys about at the moment. They are almost identical to greater stitchwort but much smaller and have deeper notches on the petals. Another pretty decoration to add to your meals! Scientific name: Stellaria graminea Happy foraging!!