⚠️As the name suggests, this fella will put you in a early coffin! ⚰️☠️A potentially fatally poisoning mushroom, containing the same toxins as the death cap. A very good one to be aware of as it does look similar to the Velvet Shank which is a delicious winter treat! The Funeral Bell has a skirtContinue reading “Funeral Bell”
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Dandelion Roots
Looking for something to improve your digestive system and help balance your blood sugar levels? Want that something to be free? Then look no further than your garden! Dandelion roots are best to harvest in the spring and autumn when they’re in their early stage of growth, before the roots have sent lots of theirContinue reading “Dandelion Roots”
Crosswort
Here we have Crosswort. Gorgeous plant. It has cross shaped leaves hence it’s name. Although Crosswort is rarely used in herbal medicine today, it was once recommended as a remedy for rupture, rheumatism and dropsy. It has also been recommended as a cure for headaches. Makes a lovely tea. Scientific name: Cruciata laevipes Happy foraging!
Cowslip
Here we have Cowslip.The flowers have a lovely floral, citrus taste and are a great edition to salads. The leaves are slightly bitter but very nice when covered in a salad dressing. The flower and root are used to make medicine. Cowslip flower is most commonly used for swollen nose and throat and bronchitis. ItContinue reading “Cowslip”
Wild Mustard
Wild Mustard! A great one to know. It has a very strong mustard flavour, it’s extremely common and easy to identify. Crush it’s leaves to reveal a strong mustard odour.The leaves will be growing in a rosette and soon it will produce yellow cross shaped flowers. Great to add to salads or to lightly panContinue reading “Wild Mustard”
Common Vetch
Hey Vetch, Welcome aboard! Common Vetch is a member of the pea family, Fabaceae, which forms the third largest plant family in the world with over thirteen thousand species. There are lots of different vetch species, all the ones with purple flowers are good to eat and have a pea like flavour. The leaves haveContinue reading “Common Vetch”
Herb Robert
Here we have Herb Robert. A plant that you will see abundantly, particularly on the perimeters of woodlands or even your garden. Fairly easy to ID, the flowers may be confused with Red Campion to the novice forager, though the leaves are very different, making it easy to tell them apart. A very pretty plant,Continue reading “Herb Robert”
Forget Me Not
What’s your name? Forget me not! The flowers of forget me not can be added to decorate salads, or used to pimp up your ice cubes. However as the plant contains varying levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids it is advised to only use in small amounts. The whole plant is astringent and it has been usedContinue reading “Forget Me Not”
Red Clover
Red clover! 🤩Red clover has a long history of medicinal use and has been used to treat a large number of illnesses from treating a cough to helping fight against cancer. Red Clover leaf is a staple of herbal blood cleansing formulas. It’s used to help with overall cardiovascular health and is an excellent bloodContinue reading “Red Clover”
Germander Speedwell
Introducing… Germander Speedwell!A gorgeous little plant, brightening up the woodland walkways and grasslands. Speedwell is a diuretic, expectorant, stomachic, tonic. It was once highly regarded in England as a healthy, relaxing, herbal tea and tonic. Speedwell is also well known by herbalists to treat troubled skin. Next time you see this one enticing your eyeContinue reading “Germander Speedwell”