These weird little shellfish that a lot of people eat raw may or may not be the aphrodisiac they are thought to be. However, they are intensely useful packages of zinc. Oysters are the best way to find zinc in food form.
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Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica)
Name: Stinging Nettle
Latin: Urtica Dioica
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Vitamins/Minerals: Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Cobalt, Potassium, Copper, B-Vitamins
Used for: Due to the nutritional denseness of this plant, it is one of the best tonic herbs. Eating a bit of this a day, or drinking a cup of infusion daily, will almost insure that you are getting enough of the basics. The nutrients contained make this herb particularly good for the kidneys, adrenals, and thyroid, which allows them to stabilize and increases energy levels. It also contains chromium in enough quantity to help stimulate appetite, under the right circumstances. If utilized regularly, nettle also assists with minimizing the effects of hayfever and other allergies. The sheer amount of calcium and magnesium also strengthens bones, hair, skin, and teeth. An additional side effect of the nutritional denseness is and increase in fertility, making nettle one of the best choice for that particular goal. The array of nutrients also make this a supportive herb for the nervous system.
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Chickweed (Stellaria Media)
Name: Chickweed
Latin: Stellaria Media
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Vitamins/Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Chlorophyll, Protein, Vitamin A
Used for: Chickweed has been used for centuries to improve complexion. It is a vitamin rich plant, and many skin issues are caused by lack of specific nutrients. It also refreshes and strengthens the lymphatic system, making this a very important herb in preparations for infections. Like dandelion, it is also a safe diuretic, due to its potassium content.
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