Category: Weeds
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Red Clover
Red clover is an estrogen regulator that helps with menopause. It has been used respiratory aid and blood and lymph cleanser.
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Lyreleaf sage
Salvia lyrata Infection, Skin conditions, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Respiratory, Anti-anxiety Infection – mouth, sore throat (gargle tea or chew leaves) Skin conditions – sores, wounds, burns, cuts, warts- salve from the root, insect bites – poultice (crushed leaves), skin cancer – use root salve (plant is also called cancer weed, cancer root) Gi – laxative Respiratory…
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Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale DETOXIFIER; Gastrointestinal (Gi), Cleanser, Antioxidant, Skin, Osteoporosis, Blood sugar, Anemia, Blood pressure, Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Lactation, Anti-inflammatory Gi – roots – bitter, rich in inulin, used for GI (acts as prebiotic, stimulant – take before meal); liver (stimulates bile production that aid in fat digestion and toxin removal and electrolyte restoration); non-alcoholic jaundice; fatty…
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Shepherd’s Purse
Capsella bursa-pastoris Hemostatic, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Urinary tract, Uric Acid, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial Hemostatic – can stop heavy bleeding (high vitamin K content) – heavy uterine bleeding, hemorrhage of the urinary tract, postpartum hemorrhage, Gi hemorrhage, lung & kidney bleeding, hemorrhoids bleeding; Tincture is used primarily, tea from dry plant is not as potent – double the…
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Burdock root
Arctium lappa Detoxifier, Immune system, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Respiratory, Diabetes, Skin, Antioxidant Detoxifier – Diaphoretic (fever – promotes sweating), diuretic & blood purifier – removes toxins Immune system – lymphatic decongestant – stimulates lymphatic drainage and detoxification Gi – contains inulin = food for healthy bacteria in colon; mucilage – protects lining of the stomach &…
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Oxalis
Vitamin C, UTI, Fever, Stomach, Liver, Skin, Mouth, Antidote Vitamin C – high amount – treats scurvy, helps with flu UTI – treats urinary tract infection Fever – cooling effect Stomach – enteritis, hookworms in kids Liver – liver problems Skin – use topically for cuts, scrapes, rashes, boils, acne, insect bites, burns, skin infection…