Here we have Pendulous Sedge! The seed provider, very easy to gather lots of seeds from this one with minimal effort. I personally like to eat them on my woodland walks as a snack or toss over meals. The leaves can be dried and either twisted into strong rope and cordage or woven into matting,Continue reading “Pendulous Sedge”
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Sea Beet
Glorious Sea Beet!If you are a fan of spinach you are going to love sea beet! It’s even better than spinach in my humble opinion.You will find it growing all year round all over our coastlines here in the UK. The whole plant is edible and the roots can be used much like sweet potatoes.Continue reading “Sea Beet”
Blackberry, Shoots & Leaves
Here we have Blackberry, shoots and leaves.Now, most people will be well aware that wild blackberries are indeed edible. However many people are unaware that the young leaves and shoots found in spring and early summer are also edible.You want the young leaves before they develop thorns. They can be made into tea or cookedContinue reading “Blackberry, Shoots & Leaves”
White Clover
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”
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”