The dandelion flower is one of our first flowers in the spring. It is incredibly beautiful to see their pretty little yellow heads dipping and humming with the bees gathering their spring nectar. This light and refreshing summer beverage is also good for you! These… [Read More]
Raspberry ~ Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus, R. strigosus Common Name(s): Raspberry leaf Habitat and Growing area: These beautiful brambles grow wild on our Farm, in Ontario Canada. They love the edge of forests, where the trees meet the meadows or grasses. They bloom in late spring and produce berries… [Read More]
Motherwort ~Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Leonorus cardiaca Common Name(s): Motherwort Habitat and Growing area: Found on our farm in Ontario Canada Likes to grow in disturbed ground; pasture land and fence line Pertinent Information on the Plant: Emmenagogue (agent that regulates and induces normal menstruation) Suppressed… [Read More]
Teas From The Wild – Burdock Root
Burdock Root (Arctium Lappa) Part used: Root and Seeds Taste: Bitter, earthy Tea preparation: Decoction Alterative (Blood purifier) Diuretic (increases urine flow) Bitter (stimulates appetite or digestive function) Anti-rheumatics (easing pain of rheumatism, inflammation of joints and muscles) Diaphoretc (increases perspiration) Nutritive (rich in vitamins and… [Read More]
