Useful For: Metabolism and hemoglobin
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Burdock root, Catnip, Cayenne, Chickweed, Chicory, Dandelion, Dong Quai, Eyebright, Fennel, Fenugreek, Horsetail, Kelp, Lemongrass, Licorice, Milk Thistle, Mullein, Nettle, Oatstraw, Paprika, Parsley, Peppermint, Platain, Raspberry Leaf, Rose Hips, Sarsaparilla, Shepherd’s Purse, Uva Ursi, Yellow Dock
Food Sources: Molasses, Chocolate, Seaweeds
Use a pot 18 inches wide, 10 inches deep
Spring: Direct sow spinach beet, Misato Rose Asian Radish. Around mid-spring, add nasturtium around the edges.
Summer: Plant 2-3 seeds or one transplant of summer squash.
Fall: Trim back squash in early August, sow mesclun at edges. Fill in with more mesclun as the squash goes.
Herbs: Nettle, Oatstraw
Foods: Pumpkin Seeds, Brazil Nuts, Walnuts, leafy greens, beans, salmon, milk
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Aromatherapy:
Folk Remedies:
Things to Avoid:
Herbs:
Foods: Honey
Vitamins and Supplements: Lutein, Vitamin A
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Useful For: Teeth, bones, nerves, heart, kidneys
Herbal Sources: Burdock, Turkey Rhubarb, Slippery Elm
Food Sources:
Bee pollen is a nutritive powerhouse, so it is good for a quick source of energy. Also, if you utilize local pollen, you can build a resistance to allergens by starting with a small dose, then slowly building on that foundation.
As with shifting a food, cat litter changes should be done gradually.
Try adding a few handfuls each time you clean over the course of a week. Next time you have to clear out all the litter, do half old half new. If nothing indicating displeasure happens, change out the lot the time after that.
Name: Rose
Latin: Rosa rugosa, Rosa canina, and others…
Other Common Names:
Family: Rosaceae
Parts Used: All
Vitamins/Minerals: Vitamin C, antioxidants
Used for: Heart disease, cancer, mental decline. Immune system booster/strengthener. Rose can also act as a hormonal balancer, and are useful for mood issues. Due to the nutritional content of roses, this is almost a must for sickness and toxicity.
Use in tandem with:
Directions & Warnings:
Name: Echinacea
Latin: Echinacea Augustifolia
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Used for: Excellent lypmphatic cleanser. Strengthens the immune system. Anti-viral.
Use in tandem with: Myrrh
Tincture Dosage: Up to 1 drop tincture per lb body weight per day.
Directions & Warnings:
The best plan is still and sadly pulling them before they seed. Especially if you want to garden organically.
Another less toxic option that works is using vinegar as an herbicide. However, vinegar will still seep into the ground and expand its area of effect well beyond where you want. For driveways, sidewalks, and street weeds, this shouldn’t be an issue. But use caution when using it anywhere near where you have planted or want to plant.