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Three Herbs: Nettles, Horsetail and Mullein

Three Herbs: Nettles, Horsetail and Mullein
P O Box 25, Waldron, WA 98297-0025 Articles | 2014 Workshops | Island Herbs Order Form (pdf) | Contact Ryan Certain aspects of each herb will be presented based on personal experience with no intent to be encyclopedic. All three of these herbs have physical hazards: nettles leaves have irritating venom when alive and sharp silica pieces easily shed when dried, presenting eye and respiratory hazards; horsetails have silica plates which are readily shed when dried and are hazardous for the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract; mullein emergent parts (leaves, flowering stalks, and flowers) are covered with short sharp hairs which irritate the eyes, nose and throat when inhaled, and the mouth and throat when ingested. Caution is advised. NETTLES (Urtica dioica v.Lyalli) All true nettles are edible; all stinging nettles have similar medicinal properties. The species/variety I describe here is: Urtica dioica v.Lyalli or simply U. I wondered what species of nettles she had gotten. Related:  Medicinal plants & herbs

10 Natural Remedies For The Most Common Complaints Herbs have been used for centuries by many cultures to help alleviate common complaints, but nowadays we are much quicker to rush to the medicine cabinet than our herb gardens. It’s time to go back to basics and see how much nature can heal you, naturally! You can learn about all of these remedies in video form below! Rosemary Coughing? Mint Upset Stomach? Oregano Menstrual Cramps? Curry Powder Achy joints? Dill Upset G.I. Parsley Bloated? Cayenne Congested? Basil Feeling Down? Cilantro/Corriander Feeling Tired? Ginger Having Nausea? There you have it, nature’s medicine cabinet. Stay healthy! SOURCES: (1) (2) Free 10 Day Screening: Oct 20th - 30th! The Sacred Science follows eight people from around the world, with varying physical and psychological illnesses, as they embark on a one-month healing journey into the heart of the Amazon jungle. Check out the film for FREE!

Power-Packed Purslane Common in our yards but little known in the North American kitchen, purslane is both delicious and exceptionally nutritious. Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — also known as duckweed, fatweed, pursley, pussley, verdolagas and wild portulaca — is the most frequently reported “weed” species in the world. It can grow anywhere that has at least a two-month growing season. Until recently, most research on purslane has focused on its eradication. A frequently overlooked approach to controlling this weed is to eat it! Purslane is somewhat crunchy and has a slight lemony taste. Battle also uses purslane in pesto. A Nutrient-Rich Weed Purslane may be a common plant, but it is uncommonly good for you. Omega-3s are a class of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids. ALA is most commonly found in plants and grass-fed meat and eggs. In addition to ALA, other omega-3s include eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) acids mostly found in aquatic plants and animals, especially oily fish.

Nettle Root Extract For Bodybuilding Nettle root extract, derived from the stinging nettle plant, is a popular supplement for body builders, and considered a relatively safe supplement as well. Unlike other more questionable supplements, such as ephedrine which is proven dangerous and in some cases lethal, nettle root extract may offer body builders a safer way to increase and utilize testosterone. Stinging nettle extract is derived from the leaves and root of the plant, and is often used to treat anemia because the nettle leaves contain high concentrations of iron. In terms of body building, nettle extracts appear to impact the level of testosterone in the body. Testosterone is concentrated in muscle tissue. Nettle extract is generally safe, with side effects including mild upset stomach and fluid retention. While nettle root extract may decrease the risk of prostate problems, in part by freeing up testosterone, body builders run risks by driving up their testosterone levels.

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Healthy herbs nutrition facts and the health benefits of herbs Healthy herbs have long held an important place in our wellness. Prized since ancient times, and today we even more depend on them to purify our body, mind, and soul! Of course, we all use herbal parts in our daily lives, one way or the other, whether for their fragrance, for their healing power, or in lovely recipes. Herbal benefits are many; be it for spiritual reasons or to spice up your taste buds, or as a home remedy for ailments like cold, or sore throat... herbs are handy for each need! Although, the herbs been in use in our diet since antiquity, only recently have taken the center-stage of nutrition scientific world for their potential health benefiting and detoxification properties. Here is the complete list of healthy herbs with their health benefits, nutrition value, culinary and medicinal uses: Why herbs in our diet...? Culinary herbs

10 Interesting Facts About Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) 1. Leaves and steams of the nettles has small fragile hair, which actually are the capsules, full of several liquid chemicals, including formic acid. While touching the leaf, a hair, sharp like a needle, gets into your skin, then breaks down, and liquid gets injected into your skin. Ouch! The sting of a Nettle may be cured by rubbing the part with Rosemary, Mint or Sage leaves. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Contestants are given two foot long stalks of stinging nettles and have one hour to eat as many leaves as possible. 8. 9. The belief is, that most powerful are adult, but not old nettles, gathered at the night of young moon, better in Tuesday. 10. Stinging nettle rules!

After Reading This You Will Never Throw Your Banana Or Orange Peels Away Again Did you know the peels of some fruits hold some of the most powerful nutrients in the world? There are many uses, both medicinal and practical, for orange and banana peels that aren't known by many. So, next time you think about throwing away one of these peels, you may want to remember this information. Orange Peels It's always a good idea to minimize pesticide levels by choosing organic oranges. An Orange's peel and apple's skin are similar because most of the nutrients are in the skin of these fruits. Medicinal Properties of Orange Peels As per Ayurveda, orange peel is tikta (bitter) and it improves digestion and can speed up your metabolism. Due to its pacifying properties, orange peel powder helps dissolve phlegm in respiratory systems, alleviate coughs, and asthma. Most of the beneficiary aspects of orange peels come from their essential oils, which have anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have shown that orange peel can dissolve cholesterol and triglyceride. Warts

Pineapple Enzyme and its Benefits :: Pineapple Enzyme is a member of the bromeliad family. It is extremely rare that bromeliads produce edible fruit enzymes. The pineapple enzyme is the only available edible bromeliad today. It is a multiple fruit. One pineapple enzyme is actually made up of dozens of individual flowerets that grow together to form the entire fruit. Pineapple enzyme are loaded with bromelain which not only help break down proteins for digestion but also have anti-inflammatory properties to speed up your post-workout recovery. Pineapple enzyme is the most popular tropical fruit enzymes. Loaded with Vitamins and Minerals: The obvious benefits of pineapple enzymes are all the vitamins and minerals the fruit is loaded with. Strengthens Weak Bones: One of the benefits of pineapple enzymes is that it helps to build healthy bones. Good for Gums: Your gums are very important to keep healthy. Helps Arthritis: Bromelain is also considered an effective anti-inflammatory.

Stinging Nettle Recipes and information | Your MetaHoliday Many of you may only know this plant for the stinging sensation that it produces when you touch it, but trust me there is so much more to this amazing plant. You can eat stinging nettle much like you would steamed spinach, you can make a delicious and nutritious tea out of stinging nettle, you can make skin cream to help with eczema, it makes an amazing hair conditioner and not only that, but the stems contain fibers that can be used to produce clothing! Where I live, in the Pacific North West, this plant is quite abundant, in fact it grows like a weed and it’s not uncommon to find big fields of stinging nettle in the forest. Harvesting Nettle I’m not any kind of professional herbalist or anything, but I have collected nettle for myself and my family for years. Nettle Harvesting Equipment Checklist: Garden Gloves, Scissors, a Bag. Now once you have your gear all ready, it’s time to go find a nice patch of Nettles. Now How Do I Eat My Nettles? See Some of my Nettle Recipes Nettle Soup

19 Herbs for Vision and Eye Health Wake Up World By Tony Isaacs What you consume has a tremendous affect on the health of your eyes, and vision problems can often be addressed by giving the body what it needs. A largely plant-based diet that provides ample amounts of vitamins, minerals and carotenoids is the first step in maintaining and restoring your eyesight. When that is in place, the next phase is adding herbs and remedies that support and heal the eyes. Here is a list of the top herbs for vision and eye health. Herbs that keep eyes healthy * Pycnogenol is a powerful antioxidant derived from French maritime pine tree bark and the subject of more than 180 studies. * Coleus forskohlii, Pilocarpus jaborandi, and Triphala have all been used to lower intrarocular pressure via parasympathetic relaxation of the body. * Saffron is better known as the kitchen spice that gives curry its yellow color; however, it can have wonderful results for eye problems, including cataracts. Remedies for the eyes Remedies especially for cataracts

Six natural alternatives to ibuprofen - Phoenix Alternative Medicine The saying used to be, “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning,” but many people turn to ibuprofen to relieve inflammation, pain, and fever. This nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), available both over the counter and by prescription, is commonly used to treat arthritis, menstrual symptoms, headache, general aches and pains, and various inflammatory conditions. Side effects of ibuprofen Although many people think of ibuprofen as being rather benign, it is associated with an increased risk of heart and circulation problems, including stroke and heart attack, as well as gastrointestinal problems, such as bleeding or perforation of the stomach or intestinal tract. These risks increase the longer you take the drug, although the length of time until it affects any one individual varies depending on their overall health, use of other medications, age, and other factors. Curcumin Boswellia: This anti-inflammatory remedy comes from the Boswellia serrata tree that grows in India.

Dandelion Please Share This Page: Other names for Dandelion, past or present: English - Swinesnout, Dashelflower, Pissa-bed Latin - Taraxacum officinale; also Taraxacum Leontodon, Dens LeonisFrench - Dents de LyonGerman - Löwenzahn. (Pfaffenblatt, Runnichstopff - archaic)Dutch - PapencruytSpanish - Diente de LionItalian - Dente di Cane, Piscia al letto Dandelion (Taraxum officinale / Taraxacum erythrospermum) is a very well known plant that grows all over the world. Loved especially by childred, it is famous for its bright yellow flower head, white seed head (consisting of numerous tiny "seed parachutes") and its bright green serrated leaves. The dandelion, sadly, is considered by many to be a weed - especially on lawns - and great lengths are gone to by many gardeners to be rid of it. Dandelion - General Herbal Uses: Dandelion is a cleansing herb with a bitter taste. Dandelion is, interestingly, higher in nutrient content than most vegetables. Dandelion - Scientific Studies: [5] Sigstedt S. Dandelion

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