Chickweed helps the body absorb nutrients better – safe and nourishing herb for a person of any age to take over several months when weak, chronically tired from overwork and stress, traumatized, anemic or recovering from a long-term illness or surgery.
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The leaves and flowers cooling and healing characteristics are great for hot and dry conditions especially in the lungs & urinary tract. This lovely plant soothes all mucous membranes and I often add it to my tea infusions to add a moistening element.
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One of the most highly nourishing plants, commonly used as both a food and as a medicine, nettle leaf restores energy levels, detoxifies the body, relieves allergies and strengthens bones, hair, nails and teeth. It is a great source of digestible minerals, silica, chlorophyll, B vitamins, etc. It might be easier to talk about what nettle doesn’t do!
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Dandelion is considered to be one of the five most nutritious vegetables on Earth. Both the leaves and roots boost health of the liver and kidneys and thereby assist with clearing of toxins. A gentle digestive bitter, this food-like plant is loaded with nutrients- even the flower petals are edible! Herbalist often use this wondrous plant as a general trouble-shooter!
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