Category: herbalism
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Masterful Mullein! How this common weed helps you breathe better
Mullein is a common herb in North America, though just like dandelion and plantain it is not native to this land. It’s even considered an invasive species in many parts of the country. You have probably seen it in a ditch on the roadside, or growing near your favorite walking path, or by the fence…
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Favorite Herb this Week: Mugwort!
Most people HATE mugwort. Honestly, I was one of them up until quite recently. I had an enormous patch… like a whole quarter of what was supposed to be my big vegetable garden, that was just inundated with Artemesia vulgaris. Mugwort spreads under the ground, so pulling some out here or there doesn’t really do…
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My Favorite Herb This Week: Usnea
Usnea, A.K.A “Lungs of the Forest” I tell you what, my friends: Usnea tincture is my BEST FRIEND this year. Usnea is that sort of furry-looking green lichen that you see hanging off trees this time of year, or that often blows down from high above during a wind storm. Winter is the best time…