imgHomeArticlesPlant Of The WeekDIY VideosStoreAbout NicoleContactSearchYerba SantaYerba SantaPOSTED MARCH 4, 2022 BY ANN MARIE IN ALL ARTICLES, BACKYARD PLANTS, HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES, PLANT OF THE WEEK 1Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) is a native California medicinal plant with a Spanish name that means “sacred herb.” The plant earned its name for its potency in healing many medical problems. This aromatic shrub bears a cluster of creamy white and purple flowers that produces the nectar essential for variable checkerspot butterflies. Yerba Santa has a distinctly pleasant smell and a bitter tang that ultimately turns into a sweet, bubble gum-like taste.In ancient spiritual rituals, Yerba Santa was used as a smudge that clear heavy and dark energies from people. Smudge or smudging is the traditional act of burning natural medicines to purify the body, mind, and soul. The Yerba Santa plant is considered an effective herb for clearing away negativity in people and improving their spiritual health.The history of the Yerba Santa is anchored in the religious quintessence for thousands of years. Native Americans have long been using the herb in medicinal practices. When Spanish missionaries came to America, they discovered the ability of the Yerba Santa in treating respiratory illnesses. It was highly revered for its potency that Spanish priests considered it as a holy herb.Where The Plant Is FoundYerba Santa – where to findYerba Santa is a perennial and woody shrub native to Canada and Oregon. It is found in Arizona, Nevada, and Northern Mexico. Yerba Santa grows in chaparrals and coast redwood forests. It also occurs in dry, hilly, rocky slopes and ridges and can survive even in disturbed communities. Yerba Santa is also known as mountain balm, bear’s weed, gum plant, and consumptive weed.Related: The Complete Map of Edible Plants: Find Out What You Have in Your Area! (Video)How To Identify Yerba SantaThe sacred herb is a low and erect evergreen plant. It grows attractive flowers which attract bees and butterflies that produce spicy amber honey. Yerba Santa is an attractive plant ideal for landscape gardens, especially those that are prone to soil erosion. The genus Eriodictyon or woolly net in Greek refers to the fuzzy underside of the Yerba Santa’s leaves.Yerba Santa – IdentificationLeaves. Yerba Santa leaves are tough and leathery with a simple lance or oblong shape. It has smooth green to yellowish hue with its upper side coated in varnish-like resin that makes it look shiny. The underside is also yellowish-white with a network of markings and felt-like hairs.Flowers. The flowers of the sacred herb which blooms from July to August have white to pale lavender colors. These are shaped like little trumpets arranged in terminal clusters of 6 to 10 flowers. Each flower measures about 1 to 2 cm long and appears just above the leaves.Roots. Yerba Santa roots are shallow, but they are multi-branching rhizomes that easily spreads underground. The main roots of the holy herb are often found at only about 3 inches deep in the soil.Seeds. The small, capsule-shaped fruit of this plant will produce around 2 to 20 black seeds. Yerba Santa seeds are fire-follower that germinates after wildfire events. It means that the seeds lying dormant for decades will germinate after a fire disturbance.Stem. A glutinous resin covers all the upper parts of the Yerba Santa plant. Its stems are smooth and are branched near the ground. The lower branches are usually woody and with shredding outer bark. Yerba Santa shrubs will grow at around two to eight feet tall.Related: Plant Identification Guide – 400 Wild Plants That You Can Forage For (Video)Yerba Santa has around 16 species distributed in California. The most widely occurring are the Eriodictyon califonicum. But other popular varieties are:Eriodictyon angustifolium or narrow-leaf Yerba SantaEriodictyon crassifolium or thick-leaf Yerba SantaEriodictyon trichocalyx or hairy Yerba SantaHow To Grow Yerba SantaYerba Santa can be cultivated as an ornamental shrub and is easy to grow in a conducive environment. They are well-acclimated to the Mediterranean climate and are tough enough to grow in sun-blasted locations.Growing Yerba SantaYerba Santa thrives in USDA Hardiness 7 to 10.The Yerba Santa plant can propagate either through its seeds or sprouting rhizomes. Over time, the rhizomes will spread and form a colony.The seeds of Yerba Santa are available in many seed stores online. Local nurseries may also have this sacred herb growing and ready for transplanting.Early spring is the best time to plant Yerba Santa. Seeds for sowing are soaked in water overnight. Other gardeners use the smoked water treatment for germinating seeds. They may also apply direct heat to char the seeds and hasten the germination. Yerba Santa seeds will germinate for 20 to 60 days.You can sow Yerba Santa in the garden or containers with an equal mixture of sand, soil, and leaf molds. Place the seeds on the slightly moist mixture and tamp the soil down. Make sure that the area or container gets full sun and stays warm. Water the potting mix only when the surface gets dry. When planting it in a container, you may transplant Yerba Santa in larger pots.Related: 10 Plants That You Should Never Plant Together (Video)Heat Treatment For Yerba SantaYerba Santa is a fire-following plant with a unique germination process. This fire-adapted plant may sometimes have a hard time germinating and growing. One trick that seasoned gardeners use is passing the seeds through a fire.Heat Treatment Yerba SantaHere are some unique ways of germinating a Yerba Santa:Adding charred wood into the potting mix.Heating the seeds in an oven at 190F for 5 minutes.Placing the seeds in hot water between 180 to 200°F.Mechanical scarification or scraping of seedsGrowing Yerba Santa From RhizomesThe sprouting underground rhizomes of Yerba Santa are capable of regenerating themselves after an episode of fire. Some species of Yerba Santa in the wild will grow by adding charate into the soil. Charate is charred woods that contain leachable chemicals that mimic the reaction of soil after a wildfire.Plant Care And MaintenanceYerba Santa is fairly easy to maintain once the plant is already well-established. It is fire-resistant, drought-resistant, and deer-resistant and tends to get dominant in its locality. This residual soil colonizer is also a survivor in many disturbed communities.Maintenance of Yerba Santa is fairly easy. It will need the following conditions to flourish lushly:Plant Care – Yerba SantaFull sun to part shadeWell-drained sandy-loamy soilLittle irrigation in summerKeep in mind that Yerba Santa reproduces vegetatively through its rhizomes. In two years, it may overwhelm the garden and overrun other plants. So, consider your location wisely before planting, or better yet, plant it in large individual containers.How To Harvest Yerba SantaHarvest Yerba SantaHarvesting the leaves of Yerba Santa is beneficial for stimulating new growth. Gather the vibrant new growth sometime in the early to late summer. You may cut the upper part of the twig just above a bud to encourage lush growth.Let the stem with the attached leaves dry completely. You may lay them flat on a surface and turn them regularly to prevent the leaves from sticking together. Once the harvest is thoroughly dry, separate the leaves from the stem.Store the leaves of the holy herb in a dry container for future tincturing, smoking, or tea use. Keep the stems in a separate container for use in smudging.What Yerba Santa Is Good For And Natural Remedies Made From ItYerba Santa is the saint herb of all herbs among the native Californians. It is revered as an herb with some supernatural power and hanging dried leaves in the house merits general purification. As interesting as its capability of clearing negative vibes, it is also valued for its many medicinal uses.Yerba Santa aids in respiratory problems by reducing the inflammation of the lungs, throat, and sinuses. It also dries out excessive secretions in the upper respiratory tract to cure cough. The holy herb is also a potent herb for the treatment of tuberculosis.This plant is also a natural remedy for digestive issues. It can relieve indigestion, acid reflux, dysentery, and stomach pain. Yerba Santa has a highly effective action as a digestive tonic and laxative.Related: Add This “Unusual Nutrient” to Coffee or Tea, to Effortlessly and Fully Empty Your Bowels Every Single Morning (Learn More)Various skin conditions like sores, allergies, and aging are also alleviated by Yerba Santa. It is also used as a poultice for treating wounds, insect bites, sprains, and bruises. When used in a steam bath, it is said to cure rheumatism and other joint pains.Yerba Santa – Natural RemediesEssentially, Yerba Santa is conferred as the shrub that will treat the following body conditions:Respiratory problems including tuberculosisDigestive issuesJoint troubles and spasmsSkin conditionsMouth diseasesCancerFever and coldsFatigueWhat Parts Of The Yerba Santa Is Used For RemediesThe leaves of this plant, either dried or fresh, are used in making herbal remedies. The stem is also widely used for smudging. Its flowers are edible and can also be made into a tea or decoction with a bitter but sweet-soapy taste.Yerba Santa leaves are made into infusion or tea. It is also mashed and applied externally to wounds and for treating other skin problems. For people with fever, sticking the leaves on the forehead can reduce the bouts of headaches. You can also do this with other aching body parts to alleviate joint pain, inflammation, or spasms. The natural resin that will stick to the skin helps the Yerba Santa leaf stay in place.As a consumptive weed, the leaves are either smoked or chewed for relieving respiratory symptoms.Smudging or burning the twig and stem of a Yerba Santa is similar to using an incense stick. It is used for various reasons like bringing good health to an infant and protection for family members. Yerba Santa smudge bundles are also used for honoring ancestors and calming the environment.Yerba Santa is also now available

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Yerba Santa

POSTED MARCH 4, 2022 BY ANN MARIE IN ALL ARTICLES, BACKYARD PLANTS, HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES, PLANT OF THE WEEK1

Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) is a native California medicinal plant with a Spanish name that means “sacred herb.” The plant earned its name for its potency in healing many medical problems. This aromatic shrub bears a cluster of creamy white and purple flowers that produces the nectar essential for variable checkerspot butterflies. Yerba Santa has a distinctly pleasant smell and a bitter tang that ultimately turns into a sweet, bubble gum-like taste.

In ancient spiritual rituals, Yerba Santa was used as a smudge that clear heavy and dark energies from people. Smudge or smudging is the traditional act of burning natural medicines to purify the body, mind, and soul. The Yerba Santa plant is considered an effective herb for clearing away negativity in people and improving their spiritual health.

The history of the Yerba Santa is anchored in the religious quintessence for thousands of years. Native Americans have long been using the herb in medicinal practices. When Spanish missionaries came to America, they discovered the ability of the Yerba Santa in treating respiratory illnesses. It was highly revered for its potency that Spanish priests considered it as a holy herb.

Where The Plant Is Found

Yerba Santa is a perennial and woody shrub native to Canada and Oregon. It is found in Arizona, Nevada, and Northern Mexico. Yerba Santa grows in chaparrals and coast redwood forests. It also occurs in dry, hilly, rocky slopes and ridges and can survive even in disturbed communities. Yerba Santa is also known as mountain balm, bear’s weed, gum plant, and consumptive weed.

Related: The Complete Map of Edible Plants: Find Out What You Have in Your Area! (Video)

How To Identify Yerba Santa

The sacred herb is a low and erect evergreen plant. It grows attractive flowers which attract bees and butterflies that produce spicy amber honey. Yerba Santa is an attractive plant ideal for landscape gardens, especially those that are prone to soil erosion. The genus Eriodictyon or woolly net in Greek refers to the fuzzy underside of the Yerba Santa’s leaves.

Leaves. Yerba Santa leaves are tough and leathery with a simple lance or oblong shape. It has smooth green to yellowish hue with its upper side coated in varnish-like resin that makes it look shiny. The underside is also yellowish-white with a network of markings and felt-like hairs.

Flowers. The flowers of the sacred herb which blooms from July to August have white to pale lavender colors. These are shaped like little trumpets arranged in terminal clusters of 6 to 10 flowers. Each flower measures about 1 to 2 cm long and appears just above the leaves.

Roots. Yerba Santa roots are shallow, but they are multi-branching rhizomes that easily spreads underground. The main roots of the holy herb are often found at only about 3 inches deep in the soil.

Seeds. The small, capsule-shaped fruit of this plant will produce around 2 to 20 black seeds. Yerba Santa seeds are fire-follower that germinates after wildfire events. It means that the seeds lying dormant for decades will germinate after a fire disturbance.

Stem. A glutinous resin covers all the upper parts of the Yerba Santa plant. Its stems are smooth and are branched near the ground. The lower branches are usually woody and with shredding outer bark. Yerba Santa shrubs will grow at around two to eight feet tall.

Related: Plant Identification Guide – 400 Wild Plants That You Can Forage For (Video)

Yerba Santa has around 16 species distributed in California. The most widely occurring are the Eriodictyon califonicum. But other popular varieties are:

• Eriodictyon angustifolium or narrow-leaf Yerba Santa
• Eriodictyon crassifolium or thick-leaf Yerba Santa
• Eriodictyon trichocalyx or hairy Yerba Santa

How To Grow Yerba Santa

Yerba Santa can be cultivated as an ornamental shrub and is easy to grow in a conducive environment. They are well-acclimated to the Mediterranean climate and are tough enough to grow in sun-blasted locations.

Yerba Santa thrives in USDA Hardiness 7 to 10.

The Yerba Santa plant can propagate either through its seeds or sprouting rhizomes. Over time, the rhizomes will spread and form a colony.

The seeds of Yerba Santa are available in many seed stores online. Local nurseries may also have this sacred herb growing and ready for transplanting.

Early spring is the best time to plant Yerba Santa. Seeds for sowing are soaked in water overnight. Other gardeners use the smoked water treatment for germinating seeds. They may also apply direct heat to char the seeds and hasten the germination. Yerba Santa seeds will germinate for 20 to 60 days.

You can sow Yerba Santa in the garden or containers with an equal mixture of sand, soil, and leaf molds. Place the seeds on the slightly moist mixture and tamp the soil down. Make sure that the area or container gets full sun and stays warm. Water the potting mix only when the surface gets dry. When planting it in a container, you may transplant Yerba Santa in larger pots.

Related: 10 Plants That You Should Never Plant Together (Video)

Heat Treatment For Yerba Santa

Yerba Santa is a fire-following plant with a unique germination process. This fire-adapted plant may sometimes have a hard time germinating and growing. One trick that seasoned gardeners use is passing the seeds through a fire.

Here are some unique ways of germinating a Yerba Santa:

• Adding charred wood into the potting mix.
• Heating the seeds in an oven at 190F for 5 minutes.
• Placing the seeds in hot water between 180 to 200°F.
• Mechanical scarification or scraping of seeds

Growing Yerba Santa From Rhizomes

The sprouting underground rhizomes of Yerba Santa are capable of regenerating themselves after an episode of fire. Some species of Yerba Santa in the wild will grow by adding charate into the soil. Charate is charred woods that contain leachable chemicals that mimic the reaction of soil after a wildfire.

Plant Care And Maintenance

Yerba Santa is fairly easy to maintain once the plant is already well-established. It is fire-resistant, drought-resistant, and deer-resistant and tends to get dominant in its locality. This residual soil colonizer is also a survivor in many disturbed communities.

Maintenance of Yerba Santa is fairly easy. It will need the following conditions to flourish lushly:

• Full sun to part shade
• Well-drained sandy-loamy soil
• Little irrigation in summer

Keep in mind that Yerba Santa reproduces vegetatively through its rhizomes. In two years, it may overwhelm the garden and overrun other plants. So, consider your location wisely before planting, or better yet, plant it in large individual containers.

How To Harvest Yerba Santa

Harvesting the leaves of Yerba Santa is beneficial for stimulating new growth. Gather the vibrant new growth sometime in the early to late summer. You may cut the upper part of the twig just above a bud to encourage lush growth.

Let the stem with the attached leaves dry completely. You may lay them flat on a surface and turn them regularly to prevent the leaves from sticking together. Once the harvest is thoroughly dry, separate the leaves from the stem.

Store the leaves of the holy herb in a dry container for future tincturing, smoking, or tea use. Keep the stems in a separate container for use in smudging.

What Yerba Santa Is Good For And Natural Remedies Made From It

Yerba Santa is the saint herb of all herbs among the native Californians. It is revered as an herb with some supernatural power and hanging dried leaves in the house merits general purification. As interesting as its capability of clearing negative vibes, it is also valued for its many medicinal uses.

Yerba Santa aids in respiratory problems by reducing the inflammation of the lungs, throat, and sinuses. It also dries out excessive secretions in the upper respiratory tract to cure cough. The holy herb is also a potent herb for the treatment of tuberculosis.

This plant is also a natural remedy for digestive issues. It can relieve indigestion, acid reflux, dysentery, and stomach pain. Yerba Santa has a highly effective action as a digestive tonic and laxative.

Related: Add This “Unusual Nutrient” to Coffee or Tea, to Effortlessly and Fully Empty Your Bowels Every Single Morning (Learn More)

Various skin conditions like sores, allergies, and aging are also alleviated by Yerba Santa. It is also used as a poultice for treating wounds, insect bites, sprains, and bruises. When used in a steam bath, it is said to cure rheumatism and other joint pains.

Essentially, Yerba Santa is conferred as the shrub that will treat the following body conditions:

• Respiratory problems including tuberculosis
• Digestive issues
• Joint troubles and spasms
• Skin conditions
• Mouth diseases
• Cancer
• Fever and colds
• Fatigue

What Parts Of The Yerba Santa Is Used For Remedies

The leaves of this plant, either dried or fresh, are used in making herbal remedies. The stem is also widely used for smudging. Its flowers are edible and can also be made into a tea or decoction with a bitter but sweet-soapy taste.

Yerba Santa leaves are made into infusion or tea. It is also mashed and applied externally to wounds and for treating other skin problems. For people with fever, sticking the leaves on the forehead can reduce the bouts of headaches. You can also do this with other aching body parts to alleviate joint pain, inflammation, or spasms. The natural resin that will stick to the skin helps the Yerba Santa leaf stay in place.

As a consumptive weed, the leaves are either smoked or chewed for relieving respiratory symptoms.

Smudging or burning the twig and stem of a Yerba Santa is similar to using an incense stick. It is used for various reasons like bringing good health to an infant and protection for family members. Yerba Santa smudge bundles are also used for honoring ancestors and calming the environment.

Yerba Santa is also now available in capsules and liquid extracts, as well as dried leaves and smudging bunch.

Yerba Santa Spiritual Aid Tea

Ingredients:

• 8 oz or a mug of boiling water
• 1 tsp dried Yerba Santa
• Honey, if preferred

Steps:

1. Pour the boiling water into a mug and add the Yerba Santa leaves.
2. Allow the Yerba Santa infusion to steep for about 30 minutes, covered.
3. Strain the leaves out from the cup, and sweeten with honey if desired.

How To Use This Remedy:

The leaves of the holy herb make a strong tea and are used for the treatment of cough and sore throat. You may also use this infusion as a tonic for stomachache and diarrhea. You may take 1 cup of tea daily until your symptoms begin to clear until about 10 days.

Alternatively, you can put the Yerba Santa leaves in a loose tea bag. Follow the same direction as the Yerba Santa infusion. The dosage for Yerba Santa food supplements depends on the age, health, and other underlying conditions of the patient. Follow directions on the product labels and talk to your doctor before using holy herb food supplements.

If you find yourself suffering with congestion from illness or allergies, Yerba Santa is for you! It helps to loosen, expel, and dry up phlegm in the chest and sinus. What’s more, Yerba Santa helps to reduce fevers. It is one of my core medicinal herbs that I always keep on hand in a form of a tincture.

And you can buy your own Yerba Santa Tincture Here.

 What Plants Resemble Yerba Santa

Feature	Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum)	Bell Flower (Campanula)	Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus)

Size	2 to 8 ft tall	2 to 4 ft tall	8 to 10 ft
Leaves	Lance or oblong-shaped; tough; leathery; with glossy resin; green or brown to yellowish	Lance-shaped; serrated; alternate; with white latex	Lance-shaped; opposite; gray-green or silver
Flowers	White or pale lavender; trumpet-shaped; in clusters; 1 to 2 cm long	Bell-shaped; blue or purple; 2 to 5 cm long; clustered	Small pink/ purple/ white; in loose pannicles
Stem/Trunk	Smooth; branched; woody with shredding bark	Erect; non-branching	Deciduous shrub; dark gray smooth or furrowed bark
Scent	Pleasant scent	Sweet	Sweet, sage-like smell

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Warning And Cautions

Yerba Santa is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women due to little scientific evidence. Large doses of Yerba Santa are also damaging for the kidneys.

Yerba Santa may also interfere with drugs, herbs, and other dietary supplements. If you have an underlying condition, taking other medications or herbal medicines, talk to your healthcare provider.

Yerba Santa works like a water pill or diuretic and may increase the level of lithium in the body. Talk to your doctor if you are taking lithium medication before using Yerba Santa.

Additionally, there is no exact range of dosage for Yerba Santa due to lacking scientific evidence. When taking any herbal and food supplement always check with your doctor for your safety.

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Amaranth

POSTED FEBRUARY 25, 2022 BY SHERRA V. IN ALL ARTICLES, BACKYARD PLANTS, HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES, PLANT OF THE WEEK5

Amaranth (Amaranthus sp.), known by many as pigweed, is an abundant garden weed. This common plant is a North American native that is not only edible but also holds a host of potential health benefits.

As food sovereignty evolves from general awareness to a leading priority, amaranth is a plant worth knowing and knowing well. Amaranth produces a highly nutritional pseudocereal or seed that contains impressive medicinal benefits while being rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. As a food source, amaranth helped to give rise to many ancient Mesoamerican civilizations including the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incans.

Of the 75 or so amaranth species, some are notably grown for their seed, others for their especially tasty leaves, and others are grown for their ornamental value. Most amaranth species are edible. Amaranth species readily cross-pollinate, so keeping track of individual varieties can become complicated. Some amaranth species grown specifically for their seed production are red amaranth (A. cruentus), and (A. hypochondriacus), while (A. tricolor) is more often grown for its flavorful leaves.

Leaves are known to have a sweet, spinach-like flavor and are used fresh in salads. Older leaves of some species make a nice cooked green as well. The seeds are tiny, like poppy seeds, and smaller than quinoa. Amaranth seeds can be used the same way, in baked goods, grain bowls, pilafs, breakfast cereals, and smoothies.

Where Amaranth Is Found

Amaranth is a common garden weed that is becoming more and more popular in alternative agriculture. Weedy species prefer the disturbed ground and are often spotted in the degraded prairie, fallow fields, sunny spots along roads, and waste areas.

Native to the Americas, amaranth is cultivated throughout North, South, and Central America. Interestingly, the largest amaranth producer is China, and the largest importer of amaranth grain is the USA.

This possibly underutilized pseudocereal may be an important food of the future. Its success in the past, its incredible adaptability, partnered with its impressive nutrition profile, and high yields make amaranth a significant plant to know and grow.

Related: The Complete Map of Edible Plants: Find Out What You Have in Your Area! (Video)

How To Identify Amaranth

• Shape: Summer annual 1 to 8 feet tall that may be upright or pendulous with a stout central stem.
• Leaves: Alternate leaves are oval with pointed tips, average 6 inches long and 4 inches wide.
• Flower: Upright or pendulous flower spikes in pink, burgundy, orange, red, or green.
• Stem: Thick, round, hollow stems.
• Fruit & Seeds: Seeds are tiny grains that may be black, brown, red, yellow, or white.

Related: Plant Identification Guide – 400 Wild Plants That You Can Forage For (Video)

How To Grow Amaranth

Amaranth tolerates many conditions but prefers full sun, average to poor soil, and average moisture. They can handle dry heat better than most leafy greens. Most species grow in zones 2 to 11. Interestingly, amaranth seeds can stay viable in the soil for over 30 years.

Amaranth’s abundant seed can joyfully sprout throughout the garden, yard, and field. Seeds germinate within 7 to 14 days, after the last frost date. Once identified, amaranth volunteers can be thinned or transplanted to their preferred location. As their flowers dry, the seed will easily drop from the plants. It may be best to let amaranth seedlings grow in an area suitable for future generations. If many amaranth species grow nearby, seedlings may not grow true to the parent plant.

Related: 10 Plants That You Should Never Plant Together (Video)

How To Harvest Amaranth

Amaranth greens can be harvested throughout the growing season. Luckily, they don’t turn bitter with age. Instead, their flavor is fuller with age. Keep in mind though, younger amaranth leaves are more tender.

Harvesting the abundant amaranth seed is rewarding. As the flower heads begin to dry, trim the heads off and place them in bags. Let the seed ripen for a few days or weeks. Shake the seed heads into the bags or take the dried flowerheads and tickle the seeds out over a large bowl. Then, the seed needs to be cleaned from the chaff. Luckily, the seed is heavier than the chaff. This process is explored further below.

What Amaranth Is Good For & The Natural Remedies Made From It

Amaranth is an excellent food source full of important micronutrients. It has more protein than many cereal crops at 9.3 g per 1 cup of cooked amaranth. The seeds are also high in manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.

This ancient grain, with its many health benefits, is increasingly more available through health food and grocery stores. It is wonderfully versatile. The enjoyable nutty flavor is perfect for adding to cereals, grain pilafs, granola, or using as a salad topper.

Related: How to Make Amaranth Pilaf (Video)

What Parts Of Amaranth Are Used In Remedies?

The phytochemical composition of amaranth seeds shows many potential health benefits. This is due to research strongly suggesting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.

Amaranth seeds not only contain many vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein, they also have macronutrients and micronutrients such as fatty acids, tocopherols, and carotenoids.

Research has shown amaranth in the diet provides medicinal benefits. These include lowering cholesterol levels, stimulating the immune system, and lowering the risk of oxidative stress. They each have positive effects on obesity, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

Amaranth Seed Harvest

In the harvesting below, I used a black seeded variety common in my garden. (Amaranthus retroflexus)

Method

Step 1: Collect amaranth flowerheads in the fall. They will be dry and brown. This one is quite prickly, so wearing gloves may help. I snipped off the seed heads and placed them upside down in paper bags. They were tucked out of the way until other more pressing fall chores were done.

Step 2: In the quieter times of early winter, I pulled the bags out and started winnowing the seed from the flowerheads. In their dryness, the flowerheads were even less friendly and sharper, so gloves were necessary for me. In a large bowl, I roughly winnowed the seed. You can see the seed amongst the dried plant debris.

Step 3: Shake the seed to the bottom, the light plant material is easy to skim off the top.

Step 4: This colander has the perfect-sized holes for amaranth seeds. Either a tedious or meditative task, I slowly brushed the seed through the colander.

Step 5: To further remove the chaff from the seed, I brought the bowls outside and tossed the seed back and forth from bowl to bowl in a light breeze. The breeze helped blow away lots of chaff. Seed likely blew away as well, so I did this task over an area where amaranth is welcomed to grow over the coming years.

Step 6: As you can see, the seed is not perfectly clean. It was used in sprouting experiments, so I wasn’t overly concerned. If I wanted to eat this in other ways mentioned below, I would process it a little more making it as clean as possible.

Potential Uses

Amaranth is simple to enjoy. It has a nutty flavor. The seeds are very small and can be used the same way you might include flax seeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or chia seeds in your diet. They work well added to baked goods, salads, or smoothies.

Amaranth is perfect added to grain bowls, sweet like oatmeal, or savory like a pilaf. Amaranth also pops. I like to toast certain seeds and grains, such as quinoa, before cooking to improve their flavor. Amaranth can be toasted in this way before adding water. Consider toasting with finely chopped onion, garlic, ginger, or spices to infuse flavor into the nutritious ancient grain. The water to amaranth ratio is 1 ½ cup water to ½ cup amaranth.

In some microgreen and seed sprouting experiments, I did try sprouting and growing amaranth microgreens.

Growing Amaranth Microgreens Guide:

• To successfully grow amaranth microgreens you need to have a deep medium, about 3-4 inches. This will give your roots room to grow and the soil will stay moist enough.
• It’s a good idea to use a seed shaker for your seeds but you can do it by hand if you prefer. You’ll need to lightly cover the top of your growing medium.
• Once you’ve planted the seeds slightly mist them with water.
• You should then cover the tray with another tray
• For the next 2-3 days lightly mist the seeds once a day; you should see signs of germination by the end of this period.
• Once they have germinated you can leave the cover on for an extra 24 hours, this will help them grow a light pink color. However, as soon as they reach ½ inch tall it’s time to remove the cover and transfer them to the light.

Once they hit 10 days old they should be ready to harvest!

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Dosage

Amaranth can offer significant health benefits and enhanced nutrition to the diet. As with any new ingredient to your diet, start with a small amount to ensure no unwanted effects.

How To Preserve Amaranth

With an 8000-year tradition, amaranth is certainly worthy of preserving. Seeds have a very long shelf life. Through many civilizations, this powerful, healthful plant has been targeted with extinction in efforts to concur with traditional communities. And amaranth persists!

What are the best ways to preserve amaranth? Know it. Grow it. Harvest seeds in the autumn. Dry them with good air circulation in the dark. Collect them. Plant them. Share them. Oh, and eat them too!

Common Species Of Amaranth

Common and Scientific Name	Growth Habit	Inflorescence*	Geographic Range	Other Plant Characteristics
Redroot Pigweed Amaranthus retroflexus	Erect, branched, 2–7 ft	Stiff, branched terminal spikes, individual branches usually	Throughout North America including Alaska	Upper stem and leaves usually covered with fine hairs; leaf blades large (6 in) on vigorous plants
Smooth Pigweed Amaranthus hybridus	Erect, branched, 2–7 ft	Soft, highly branched terminal spikes, individual branches thinner than pencil	Throughout North America	Similar to redroot but highly variable, many local variants, may hybridize with closely related species
Palmer Amaranth Amaranthus palmeri	Erect, branched, 2–10 ft	Long (to 18 in), simple or sparingly branched terminal spikes; male soft, female bristly	Southern half of U.S., Great Plains, Mexico	Extremely rapid, aggressive growth in hot climates, male and female flowers on separate plants; plants smooth and hairless
Powell Amaranth Amaranthus powellii	Erect, branched, 2–6 ft	Stiff, branched terminal spikes, branches 4–8 in long, thicker than pencil, held close to main axis	Throughout North America	First true leaves narrower and more tapered toward tip than redroot or smooth; plant may be smooth or hairy
Spiny Amaranth Amaranthus spinosus	Erect to bushy 1–4 ft	Slender, branched terminal spikes mostly male flowers; axillary clusters mostly female	Throughout North America, but mostly Southeastern U.S.	Pair of stiff, sharp ½-in spines at base of each leaf; stems smooth, hairless, often red
Waterhemp Amaranthus rudis or A. tuberculatus	Erect, tall 3–10 ft	Slender, simple or branched terminal spikes	Throughout U.S. and southern Canada except driest areas	Male and female flowers on separate plants; stems and leaves smooth and hairless; leaves often longer and narrower than other species
Prostrate Pigweed Amaranthus blitoides	Prostrate mat to 3 ft across	Small, dense clusters in leaf axils	Throughout U.S. and southern Canada	Leaves small (blade about 1 in) with distinct notch at tip; seeds dull black, larger than in other pigweeds (0.06 in)
Tumble Pigweed Amaranthus albus	Globular bush, 1–3 ft diameter	Small, dense clusters in leaf axils	Throughout North America	Mature plants break off at ground level, and are carried by wind, dispersing seeds; stems white to pale green, leaves light green

Warnings And Cautions

There are no dietary concerns found as this food has been used by humans for millennia. Do always check with your healthcare provider before starting new diets or consuming large amounts of a new ingredient.

There isn’t enough reliable information to know if amaranth is safe to use as a medicine when pregnant or breastfeeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

If wild harvesting amaranth, do take care that it is from a toxin- and pesticide-free area.

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5 Comments

• JOHN L. MOESCHE POSTED FEBRUARY 25, 2022 11:21 AMGet your gloves and Walgreens bags ready for the harvesting season.Reply
• J POSTED FEBRUARY 25, 2022 1:07 PMSeed to plant (A. tricolor)
  https://amzn.to/3M5YvNcSeed to plant – Red Garnet
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  https://amzn.to/3HfblVCCOOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Combine Amaranth and water in a nonstick saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to boil; cover, lower heat and let simmer for about 25 minutes. Use 2 1/2 – 3 cups liquid per cup of grain.Also good for baking.Reply
• MARK POSTED FEBRUARY 25, 2022 2:08 PMThank you! This is a Wonderful article about an amazing plant!
  And All the instructions we need! Thanks again…Reply
• KATHLEEN POSTED FEBRUARY 27, 2022 9:20 AMA word of caution: about 6 years ago I found out I was celiac so I started a gluten free lifestyle. One day I tried a bowl of hot amaranth. I prepared it like oatmeal with some butter and sugar and ate it. I enjoyed it! Well about 45 minutes later I was in the shower and suddenly got very sick, like projectile uncontrollable vomiting. I don’t remember how long I threw up for, I just remembered waking up under a cold stream of water as I had passed out. I should have gone to the hospital! Anyway, I realized it was the amaranth I had had, it must have been. I looked it up and found that it was super rare to experience adverse effects, but just in case you are like me and react like I did, now you know. I’d advise starting with a very small dose, like a tablespoon full, wait an hour and go from there. Watch out for gluten free products which are now including amaranth more and more in a variety of items. I tried some of my boys GF cereal without reading the ingredients first and ended up calling in sick to work because I accidentally consumed amaranth. It was not as much as the first time I had it, so I was not on the verge of death, but I was vomiting again. If you aren’t allergic to it like me, then good for you! It is very versatile. If you are allergic to it, you might also be allergic to other ancient grains. Anyway, I love “The Lost Herbs”, I have learned so much! I just had to comment being that I’m probably the only person in this hemisphere who has had adverse effects from amaranth.Reply
• JORGE POSTED MARCH 2, 2022 2:31 PMAmaranth can be popped in a dry medium-high heated skillet, for about 30s when doing 1 Tbsp at a time. Then add to your cereal or other morning foods and enjoy! I do not know, however, whether the anti-nutrients are countered by just popping the seeds or whether they would need to be cooked. Anyone knows?Reply

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Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase are two types of antioxidants you can find in basil. Basil protects your body from damage caused by toxins, which is why it’s included in a heavy metal detox. However, there are also various other benefits to taking basil daily as part of your regimen: it helps create more efficient liver enzymes. It will eliminate those harmful substances from the body safely, which can be toxic due to their overproduction or because they have been accumulated for an extended period of time. Here is the best way to include basil in your diet to assist in cleansing metals: Easy Pesto Recipe: • 85g fresh basil leaves • 250ml olive oil • 80g grated Parmesan cheese • 70g pine nuts • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 pinch nutmeg Place basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and nutmeg into a liquidizer. Blend until smooth. Cilantro Cilantro is a fresh herb related to parsley, and both have a savory flavor. 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It works by amplifying and speeding up the function of metabolizing liver cells, which are responsible for processing the harmful chemicals in our bodies. Once the harmful metals have been caught up during the liver’s clever metabolization, they can be flushed from the body permanently. Garlic is such as versatile ingredient. It can give value and detoxification properties to most dishes, but this is one we love.Wild Rice with Roasted Shallots and Garlic: • 3 goves garlic • 4 whole shallots, peeled, sliced in half • 2 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken stock • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed well • 1⁄2 tsp salt • 1 tsp dried thyme Directions: 1. Preheat an oven and place the garlic and shallots in a roasting pan and cook until soft and golden in color.2. Remove from the oven and set aside until they are cool enough to handle and roughly chop.3. Bring your stock to a boil and add the rice with salt, and your thyme. 4. Bring back to a boil, cover, and transfer the pan to your oven. 5. 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Blend the watercress and oil together with a pinch of salt and set aside. 3. Mix the chili flakes with some flaky salt and set them aside. Everything can be prepared the day before eating it and chilled. 4. Scatter the eggs with the parsley and shallots, then drizzle everything with the watercress oil and do a final season with the chili salt. Rosemary Rosemary has been known to help support the detoxification process.It helps excrete bile, which is a fluid that comes from the liver and gallbladder of animals. It is deemed as a cholagogue herb for this reason. The toxins are then removed through feces or urine- both natural ways they can be eliminated from your body. Again, Rosemary is one of those incredibly versatile herbs that add so much flavor and cleansing to most savory dishes; however, we love rosemary tea, and here’s how to make it! 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Herbal Mixture For Chronic Cough

POSTED NOVEMBER 18, 2021 BY RUTH JOY MOELLER IN ALL ARTICLES, BACKYARD PLANTS, HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES, HOW TO, RECIPES15

Coughing is a perfectly normal reaction. It can help with keeping your throat clear from phlegm and other irritants as well. However, sustained coughing can also represent a symptom of a few conditions, such as allergies, viral infections, or bacterial infections.

A modern herbalist does not use a suppressive but favors expectorants or an ‘eliminative’ to soothe irritated surfaces and expel the excess mucus. An expectorant helps with promoting the removal of mucus from the respiratory system.

If a dry, unproductive irritating cough persists despite treatment, a qualified practitioner should be consulted. According to Penelope Ody, the act of coughing removes irritant particles from the airways. Chesty coughs are loose and produce white, yellow, or green mucus. Colored mucus may indicate an infection of bronchitis.

Recipe

In this recipe, I used fenugreek seeds, anise seeds, and licorice.

Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum)

Also known as Methi in India.

Constituents: flavonoids, volatile oil, saponins, alkaloids.

Action: leaves a soothing, protective coating over irritated surfaces (internal demulcent, external emollient); nutrient, anti-inflammatory, galactagogue, hypoglycaemic—a natural lubricant for the colon.

Caution Insulin-dependent diabetics should avoid fenugreek unless it is used under professional guidance.

Aniseed (Anise. Pimpinella Anisum)

Action: carminative, expectorant, antispasmodic, oestrogenic, Anti-parasitic.

Uses Flatulence, dry coughs, whooping cough, tracheitis, bronchitis. Externally for scabies and lice infestation.

Licorice Root (Sweet Root. Glycyrrhiza Glabra L.)

Shredded or powdered dried root, licorice has a history of strength and long life in Chinese medicine. It was considered the sweet of the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. Historically speaking, it was carried by armies of Alexander to allay thirst and as alternative medicine.

Constituents: volatile oil, coumarins, chalcones, triterpenes, flavonoids.

Action: demulcent, expectorant, glycogenconservor, anti-inflammatory, mild laxative. Adrenal restorative, Anti-depressive.

Uses Adrenal insufficiency Hypoglycaemia. Peptic ulcer – reduces gastric juice secretion. Inflamed stomach. Mouth ulcer. Duodenal ulcer.

It can also aid with respiratory infections: dry cough, hoarseness, bronchitis, lung troubles, catarrh.

Honey

Honey is not a herb, however, it preserves herbs and spices and represents a base for all cough syrup remedies. It is tasty, sweet, and comforting.

Honey is used as a beverage and medicine. Whilst not a herb, honey is processed by bees from the nectar of flowers and has an ethereal quality that enhances its healing properties. A source of vitamins and minerals. Action: Many bacteria cannot live in the presence of honey, since honey draws from them the moisture essential to their existence. It is a potent inhibitor of the growth of bacteria: salmonella, shigella, and E. coli. Taken internally and externally, hastens granulation and arrests necrotic tissue. A natural bacteriostatic and bactericide. Of an alkaline action, honey assists digestion, decreasing acidity. It is used with success for burns, frostbite, colic, dry cough, inflammations, involuntary twitching of eyes and mouth; to keep a singer’s throat in condition.

The Ingredients

• 4.2 fl. oz. approx. of runny honey
• 1 tsp of anise seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds
• Small piece of licorice juice stick
• ¾ cup of water

Utensils:

• a pan to boil ingredients
• Dark glass bottle to store ingredients
• A funnel or a tiny jug to pour the mixture into a bottle

Steps:

1. 1. Dissolve the licorice juice stick in a pan with the water. Mine did not dissolve completely. In my opinion, it does not matter if you can see that the water changes color. It does not represent a problem if a tiny piece does not dissolve.
   2. You can see from this photograph how the water is now flavored with the licorice juice stick and a tiny lump remains. This is because they used wheat flour to bind juice into a stick with molasses.
   3. One teaspoon of anise seeds and ½ a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds.

I had a lot of herbal mixture leftovers, somehow more than I expected. I put the remaining mixture into a jar and added it into the freezer.

Don’t forget to make a herbal chest rub as well and take echinacea so you can combat the possible infections.

Dosage: take one teaspoon up to 6 times a day. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 6 weeks.

With cold and influenza season in full swing, we need all the help we can get to keep our immune systems in touch with its needs. Here are a few of Nicole’s top picks that are found in our Essential Winter Defense Bundle. Whether maintaining lung health, boosting immunity, or reducing fevers, each herb supports overall well-being this winter and beyond.

Caution For Coughs

If the cough is persistent or recurrent at any age, this is a sign of a serious health problem. Seek professional help if the cough lasts for more than 7-10 days, or if there is chest pain and no obvious signs associated with cold or infections. Seek professional help if the mucus from a productive cough is streaked with blood.

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• CRISTINA POSTED NOVEMBER 18, 2021 4:11 PMIs this safe for kids? Do you use the same dosage? Thank you!Reply
  • THE LOST HERBS POSTED NOVEMBER 24, 2021 8:17 PMHi Cristina,Unfortunately, Fenugreek should not be used by children as a supplement. Potential side effects of fenugreek include diarrhea, nausea, and other digestive tract symptoms and rarely, dizziness and headaches.For children over the age of one, you can just try a homemade cough recipe of honey dissolved in warm water and lemon juice.
    Studies have shown that honey is better than medicine for relieving coughs and helping a sick toddler sleep better. Honey is safe for children age 1 and older.
    Children age 4 and older can also suck on sore throat or cough lozenges, sugar-free hard candies, or even frozen berries.Keep a cool-mist humidifier in your child’s room to help loosen chest and nasal congestion, which is a great remedy for toddler coughing at night.Many blessings and good health!Reply
    • CRISTINA POSTED NOVEMBER 25, 2021 2:51 AMThank you so much!
• DAVIDO HYER POSTED NOVEMBER 18, 2021 4:45 PMWhat do you do different to use licorice root instead of the licorice bar?Reply
• JOHN L. MOESCHE POSTED NOVEMBER 18, 2021 7:24 PMQ: What did one casket say to the other casket?
  A: Is that you coffin?Reply
• MELISSA POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2021 12:51 AMGlad you revealed how licorice stick is held together with wheat…..Allergic to wheat so what now?Reply
• BAZIL POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2021 4:28 AMThank you Ruth for this wonderfull article. My father 67 yrs of age suffers from asthma and struggle with a mild cough during the evening and the mornings. Can I give this cough syrup mixture to him and my children (between 10 months & 7yrs)? Thanks for your reply.Reply
  • CLAUDIA JONES POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2021 7:17 PMI have a morning cough every day, but I’m not sick. I drink Mullien tea, with 1/2 tsp. of ginger drink {which I find at the Asian market. Brand name is Gold Kili – Honey Ginger Drink. The Ginger drink is also good for mild acid reflux, that bloating feeling or mild upset stomach. I love the ginger}. Mullein tea has helped my cough, a lot. You can also buy Mullien in a bottle… 1200 mg. capsules…. both are good any cough related to COPD, asthma, bronchitis or just an average mild cough. Mullein helps break up the mucus in your lungs, so it can be expelled. I would think for COPD, bronchitis or asthma, you would want to use the 1200mg. capsules, so you’d know what strength you’re getting. You can buy Mullien on Amazon. It can also be grown in your yard {and I think Amazon sells the seeds}.
    For Me… I buy one lb. of loose Mullein tea in a bag, on Amazon Prime and make a tea pot full. {I bought my tea pot at the Asian Market. I fill the strainer, with loose tea and rinse loose with cold water, to remove any dust, before pouring boiling water over it.} Hope this helps you, with some other ideas.Reply
    • CAROL L POSTED JANUARY 21, 2022 3:29 AMGlucose, sugar honey and fructose….. oh, yeah, 60% ginger…that is what your gold kili is…..just make ginger tea, and forget all the other stuff that isn’t healthy!!! ( honey is NOT healthy after boiling! All healthy enzymes are destroyed by heat) So basically all you are getting is sugar!
      Hello diabetes!
• DAVID RINALDI POSTED NOVEMBER 22, 2021 3:30 PMIt wasn’t the coughin’ that carried her off, it was the coffin they carried her off in.Reply
• MARK POSTED NOVEMBER 23, 2021 3:32 AMPrintable recipe pleaseReply
• KENJA FEALY POSTED DECEMBER 8, 2021 10:52 PMWhere do you get Licorice juice sticks. I made it with Licorice Root that was cut and dry. I can find dry licorice juice and licorice extract. Can I use either of those licorice products?Reply
  • TONY POSTED JANUARY 6, 2022 5:22 PMI got my Licorice Juice sticks from https://longislandhomebrew.com. They are relativity cheap and they have pretty fast delivery.Reply
• LORNA POSTED DECEMBER 23, 2021 5:43 PMLiving in Northern NJ – any suggestions on where to get herbs by the bulk or loose?Reply
• LISA MILLER POSTED MARCH 24, 2022 1:53 PMHi Nicole,
  Do you have a recipe book with all your remedies? I would love to have one.Reply

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David Michael Cain, you are receiving this email because you purchased The Forager’s Guide to Wild Foods ➤ Read it on The Lost HerbsHi David Michael Cain, Pills, teas, and tinctures are all great methods of utilizing plants as sleeping aids and there is even the potential to grow your own ingredients (depending on your climate of course). Choosing which method will depend on which plants you use, how much you take, and your own personal preferences. A tea is hands-down the easiest way to prepare a homemade sleeping aid. You can use either fresh or dried plant matter. This method is particularly good for when higher doses are required (1 – 2 teaspoons), but it means that only the water-soluble compounds will be ingested. Making your own sleeping pill. When combining powdered herbs, be sure to thoroughly mix everything together. Pills are suitable for low-dose herbs (less than 1 gram per night) and since the whole plant is ingested, a wider variety of compounds are present in the pill form.Tinctures are suitable for a wide range of plants (fresh or dry) and can be made with either alcohol or vinegar. A tincture takes 1 – 2 weeks to prepare, but again, it contains a greater variety of compounds and at a higher concentration compared to a simple tea. It also potentially reduces your water intake before bedtime, since only a teaspoon or two are required. Why Choose A Natural Remedy?While there’s no guarantee that herbal remedies won’t have any negative reactions, prescription and over-the-counter drugs commonly used for insomnia tend to produce a wider range of side effects including stomach issues, daytime drowsiness, heart problems and withdrawal symptoms, just to name a few.When it comes to natural remedies for improving sleep, some of the results are a bit all over the place. Much of this is to do with the lack of standardized research and methodology, and often the sample size is too small to draw any strong conclusions. But some scientific reviews comparing the effects of plant-based remedies with those of over-the-counter medications found similar outcomes, but warn, as always, that more research is needed.Plants Suitable For A Sleeping Tincture• Hop flowers (Humulus lupulus) are proven sedatives, especially when taken with valerian. Either take 300 – 500 mg in pill form, 1 teaspoon of tincture, or 2 teaspoons of dried flowers in a tea. • Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) also has mixed outcomes, even compared to diazepam. But most reviews concluded that valerian could be a safe sleeping aid due to its sedative effects, but usually only after 2 weeks of usage. In pill form, take 600 mg but if combining it with hops or lemon balm then only 300 mg is necessary. As a tincture, only a teaspoon is needed. • Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) was found to decrease sleep disturbances when taken for as little as 2 weeks, but it is safe to take for up to 8 weeks. It is easiest taken as a tea (2 teaspoons) but for higher doses, a teaspoon of tincture is recommended. • Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) shows promising results for improving sleep quality and duration. You can take it as a tea at low doses (1 g) or as a tincture in higher doses (1 – 2 teaspoons). When combined with hop flowers and valerian, it was comparable with the famous insomnia drugs on the market. • Pansy (Viola spp.) has a tranquilizing effect and increases sleep duration, but most of the research (performed on mice) showed that the effect is only significant at very high doses; the equivalent of about 3 teaspoons, so it is best concentrated into a teaspoon of the tincture. Note: Don’t stress if don’t have some of the herbs listed below, the key is to have twice as much alcohol as herbs (i.e 5 oz of herbs soaked in 10 oz of alcohol).Ingredients: • 0.9 oz (25 g) of hop flowers • 0.7 oz (50g) of valerian root • 0.9 oz (25g) of lemon balm • 0.9 oz (25g) of passionflower • 0.9 oz (25g) of pansy • 10.5 oz (300 ml) of at least 80 proof/40% alcohol, or vinegar DIY Tincture to aid sleeping: Place all of the ingredients in a sterilized jar ensuring all of the plant matter stays submerged by the alcohol (or vinegar). FYI: fresh herbs are easier to keep submerged. Place in the fridge for 1 – 2 weeks, staking every day. Strain and store in a dark, cool location. Take 1 – 2 teaspoons before bed. Plants Suitable For Sleeping Pills• Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) improves sleep quality but does not increase its duration. It usually comes in powdered form, so is best in pill form (600 – 1000 mg). • St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) at low doses (less than 300 mg) has an anti-anxiety effect, whereas at higher doses (over 700 mg or a teaspoon in a cup of tea) has a sedative effect. • Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) has been banned from some countries due to its over-abuse which can lead to liver damage, but it is a known sedative and muscle relaxant. Take 200 – 250 mg as a pill. Ingredients: • 0.7 oz (20 g) ashwagandha powder • 0.6 oz (16 g) St John’s wort powder • OPTIONAL: 0.1 oz (4 g) of kava powder DIY Pills to aid sleeping: Grind up and mix all of the ingredients thoroughly, fill up size 00 pill capsules (approximately 1 gram each which should make 40 pills), and store in an air-tight container. Take 2 pills before bed.Plants Suitable For A Sleeping Tea• Chamomile (Matricaria spp.) is a well-known relaxant that improves your sleep quality. Two teaspoons are recommended when taken as a tea, but it also works well in a tincture (half a teaspoon), or pill form (up to 400 mg). • Linden flowers (Tilia spp.) are a relaxant at low doses (less than a teaspoon in a cup of tea) and a sedative at higher doses (1.5 teaspoons). Ingredients: • 2 teaspoons of chamomile leaves and flowers • 1.5 teaspoons of linden flowers DIY Tea to aid sleeping: Place the herbs (dried or fresh) into a large mug and pour boiling water over them. Allow brewing for 3 – 5 minutes, strain, and drink before bed. So, in the end, considering the dosage of each herb will help to determine the most appropriate method of taking them; utilizing pills for low doses and teas and tinctures for higher doses. Most of the plants listed (except Kava and St John’s wort) are thought to be safe for long-term usage (8 – 12 weeks) and many people tested didn’t see any improvements until the second week. What Happens When You Take Expired Medications? You can follow us

The Home Doctor – Practical Medicine for Every Household – is a 304 page doctor written and approved guide on how to manage most health situations when help is not on the way.

If you want to see what happens when things go south, all you have to do is look at Venezuela: no electricity, no running water, no law, no antibiotics, no painkillers, no anesthetics, no insulin or other important things.

But if you want to find out how you can still manage in a situation like this, you must also look to Venezuela and learn the ingenious ways they developed to cope.

About Dr. Maybell Nieves:

Dr. Maybell Nieves – head surgeon of the Unit of Breast Pathology and general surgeon at Caracas University Hospital in Venezuela, with over 10 years of experience in the operating room. She studied at the prestigious European Institute of Oncology in Milan, Italy.

Dr. Maybell is known for developing new, ingenious methods of treating patients after Venezuela’s economy collapsed and hospitals and pharmacies ran out of medicines, supplies, electricity and running water.

The methods she developed and pioneered are now studied and applied in conflict zones all over the world.

Many of these protocols and procedures do not require medical assistance as they are specifically designed to be self-applied. That makes them extremely valuable if the medical system cannot be depended on, like during long term blackouts.

You can find some of these methods below! As you read them, you can easily understand why they are so useful and why every household and family should have them close by. She co-authored the book with Dr Rodrigo Alterio and Claude Davis.

Here’s just a small glimpse of what you’ll find in
The Home Doctor: Practical Medicine for Every Household:

This book is a unique guide for the layman that you can use when help is not on the way or to manage common ailments that don’t require seeing a doctor.

Let me show you just some of the things you’ll find inside the Home Doctor:

10 Medical Supplies You Need to Have in Your House

These supplies are not expensive and should still be available, but they tend to run out fast.

In case you haven’t realized it yet, most of the medical supplies and pills we take for granted come from China and India. This supply chain is vulnerable and can be interrupted by something like an EMP.

One of the 10 supplies you should have in advance is a painkiller called Naproxen, which is over the counter and more powerful than others like ibuprofen for example.

The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make
in a Blackout

In Venezuela, electricity has turned into a rare and unpredictable commodity. They don’t have it all the time, and blackouts have become a normal part of daily life.

Inside the Home Doctor, you’ll also learn about the biggest medical mistakes you can make in a blackout and what to do with important medications that require refrigeration, like insulin or Humira.

How to Recognize a Heart Attack

and What to Do Next

Look at its four distinctive symptoms: first, chest discomfort that feels like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, and pain in the middle of your chest that lasts for more than a few minutes.

The second symptom is discomfort or pain in one or both arms and your back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

The third symptom is shortness of breath.

The last thing you need to watch out for is breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, and lightheadedness.

These don’t all come at once, but if you see even one or two, it’s time to call 911.

Another step you can take to improve your chances before the ambulance arrives is to chew on an aspirin and pour a vial of nitroglycerin under your tongue. But you need to have these two items at home beforehand.

What Happens When You Take Expired Medications

No country in the world has had to use more expired medication than Venezuela.

Dr. Maybell and other doctors were able to see what happens firsthand, and it’s almost guaranteed to surprise you: most medications you have in your medicine cabinet are good for years after their expiration dates; which medication is safe to take after its expiration date and which ones are not.

So, pay close attention to this chapter before you throw away your so called “expired” medication.

The Only 4 Antibiotics People Should Stockpile

Modern antibiotics are lifesavers. Without them, a simple cold can quickly turn into a deadly pneumonia, an infection in a small cut can become life threatening.

I’ve selected to stockpile a 4 different antibiotics for just this reason and I want to show you how you can do the same… legally, without a prescription.

They contain distinctive substances that act very differently, so while it could happen that you stumble upon a bacteria that is resistant to one of them, the chance it can withstand all four is very slim.

Antibiotics will become priceless in times of need once they become scarce. Having these 4 at home for you and your family is at least as important as having food stockpiles. But under no circumstance should you take them without consulting a doctor first.

The Best Natural Painkiller That Grows in Your Own Backyard

Another thing you’ll discover is the best natural painkiller that probably grows in your own backyard.

This is the painkilling plant that many in Venezuela turned to after they couldn’t find relief at the pharmacy anymore…and it grows all over North America as well.

An Ingenious Way to Stockpile Prescription Medicines, Including Insulin

I’ll also show you how to deal with shortages of medicines such as insulin, which some people need to take every day.

A friend of mine from Texas found a workaround and is able to get all the insulin he needs daily and even extra to stockpile.

His ingenious method is completely legal and safe. You could start using it immediately not only for insulin but also for some other medicines that are notoriously hard to stockpile.

How to Quickly Recognize a Stroke and

The First Thing YOU MUST DO IMMEDIATELY Afterward

When dealing with a stroke, time is of the essence, and every second counts. If you act quickly, most of the time your body can recover completely.

Alternatively, many people end up partially paralyzed or worse. Inside the Home Doctor, I’ll show you the fastest way you can recognize it and the one thing you must do immediately to improve your chances.

What Happens if You Take the Wrong Probiotics

I’ll also show you the only probiotics you really need to keep in your medicine cabinet.

Probiotics are microorganisms that live inside your gut and influence your metabolism and overall health.

They can even trigger allergies. Their effects are so widespread that you don’t want to have the wrong probiotics and risk messing up your gut flora. I personally know people who gained a lot of weight taking bad probiotics.

A good probiotic, on the other hand, can make all the difference: It can improve your digestion, help you get rid of gas, absorb the maximum amount of good nutrients from the food you eat, and take care of both diarrhea and constipation.

A Simple “At-Home” Method for the Flu and Other Respiratory Issues

During the flu season, a lot of people end up in the hospital with a high fever, coughing their lungs out.

So one of the things I want to give you is a simple protocol to deal with it at home if going to a hospital is off the table.

A Step-by-Step Approach to Deal With

Almost Every Skin Injury and Condition

In Chapter 3, Skin and Skin Appendages, you’ll find out all you need to know to manage conditions of the skin, such as corns, warts, athlete’s food, burns and scalds, dermatitis, fungal infections of the nails, insect bites and stings, abscesses, ulcers or open wounds…

You’ll also discover why you should put egg whites on second-degree burns, what over-the-counter medicines and creams to stockpile, and the exact process of cleaning, stitching, and treating an open wound at home.

The Unnoticed Symptom

That May Point to an Internal Inflammation

You’ll also learn about the little-known body signs that tells you if you have hidden inflammation inside your body at this very moment.

The 1-Minute Stretch

That Relieves Most Back and Neck Pains

You’ll find out how I deal with my back problems. Until I found this one-minute stretch routine, I often woke up like a hunchback and could barely walk to the bathroom. And it usually took me several hours to become functional again.

If this sounds at all familiar to you, you should learn this simple move.

A Natural DIY Antibiotic Salve Recipe to Keep Around

An antibiotic ointment is nice to have around when you need it.

The recipe found inside the Home Doctor aids in keeping a wound from becoming infected and help reduce scarring.

How to Perform a Complete Breast Exam at Home

A woman should know how to determine if there is anything wrong with your breasts. The earlier you catch wind of something, the better your recovery becomes.

That’s why I’ll show you a simple set of diagrams and instructions that you can follow to put your mind at ease. Dr. Maybell perfected this method while working for two years at the prestigious European Institute of Oncology in Milan, Italy.

How to Use Leeches Medicinally

Just Like Folks 100 Years Ago

Have you ever heard of leeches used as medicine? They are an extremely effective and easy-to-use remedy for preventing a wound from festering and speeding up healing, as long as you’re not squeamish that is. Another thing they’re good for is high blood pressure. Because they decrease the amount of blood flowing, they also lower the stress on your arteries.

An Ingenious Eggshell Remedy and 25 Others Made from Things People Usually Throw Away

I’m also going to show you 25 remedies made from things you usually throw away. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure as they say. For example, you can turn the eggshells you throw away into calcium pills that will be greatly appreciated in times of need or when food becomes scarce.

How to Take Care of Toothaches and Mouth Infections When You Can’t Visit a Dentist

Ever had a really bad toothache that just wouldn’t go away?

A dental infection can quickly become a nuisance, so you want to know how to take care of it the right way.

The Best Way to Tell if

an Arrhythmia Is Benign or Dangerous

Some changes in heart rate and rhythm are normal during sleep, physical activity, and moments of stress.

But other times, an irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, may be a serious problem, which, left untreated, can lead to cardiac arrest and stroke.

The way you decide if it’s time to call 911 is by looking at the symptoms of dangerous arrhythmia, which never appear for milder versions. These are shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheartedness, near fainting or fainting, and mild chest pain. If you feel your heart beating too fast or too slow and also experience at least a one of these symptoms, call an ambulance immediately.

How to Remove an Ingrown Nail

You’ll also discover how to remove an ingrown nail. In a situation where medical help is hard to come by, an ingrown nail can cause a serious infection if you don’t remove it.

Why You Should Always Keep a Stick of Gum Close by if Your Ears Start to Hurt

It’s simple really: when you chew the right kind of gum, you not only decrease pressure inside the ear by continuous jaw movements but also ward off ear infections. That’s because of a sweetener called Xylitol.

How to Know What’s Wrong if You’ve Got Abdominal Pain

I’ll also show you what to do if you’re experiencing pain in your abdomen. It’s called an abdominal evaluation, and you’ve probably undergone it before when going to a doctor for a check-up.

Inside the Home Doctor, you’ll have a complete diagram with nine sections of the abdomen that, upon palpation, should reveal where the problem is.

Are Your Migraines Hiding Something More Serious?

You’ll discover which two types of migraines are most common and the simple but essential things you need to do to identify which one you have and how to get rid of it.

Especially if it’s a recurrent one, like once a month, you need to read this chapter. This could also be a sign of something you shouldn’t ignore.

How to Deal with Injuries Caused During Social Unrest

You’ll also learn how to deal with typical wounds caused by violent protesters and rioters.

As a surgeon in Venezuela, Maybell dealt with probably more wounds like these than many doctors in other parts of the world during their whole career. We are no strangers to such events, either, so I say it’s best to be prepared.

What Doctors Do to Keep Their Immunity High

You’ll also discover how to keep your immune system healthy.

You’ll learn the things that doctors do to keep their immunity high after they come in close contact with sick people, things that you can also do at home to protect your family.

How to Use Salt and Oil for Tooth and Gum Decay

You’ll also discover the old mustard oil and salt remedy that people use to restore gums and remove plaque.

Salt acts as a mild abrasive that helps remove stains and brighten teeth. It also contains a natural source of fluoride, which is a bonus for your teeth.

On the other hand, mustard oil helps strengthen your gums and makes it easier to remove the plaque naturally.

The 10 Most Sought-After Bartering Items in Venezuela

I’ll also show you ten non-medical items you must stockpile now. A few months after Venezuela’s economy collapsed, these ten items became VERY precious and they could be traded for almost anything you needed—including medicine.

A Before-Bed Recipe to Sleep Like a Baby Again

You’ll also find out about some of the ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen right now, which, when mixed the right way, can help you fall asleep.

If you are taking sleeping pills from time to time, even melatonin, you should try to replace them with this recipe instead as it’s natural and completely safe.

40 Interesting Home Reliefs from Our Grandparents That Could Help You

You’ll also rediscover 40 home remedies our grandparents taught us that doctors still use or prescribe. These have once again become very important for people who like try a more natural approach. For example, you can tackle some headaches using a potato, deal with bug bites using toothpaste, lower fever with vinegar, detox over night sleeping with half an onion in socks, make cough syrup from black radish, and many others.

The Antibiotic Plant That Saved Venezuela

Did you know there is a sort of natural “doxycycline” to be found as close as your own backyard?

The plant is called Usnea, and it’s popularly known as Old Man’s Beard. This wild plant grows all over North-America and once you gather some, I’ll show you how to turn it into an antibiotic tincture to greatly increase its potency and shelf-life.

Cabbage Wraps for Inflammation

Cabbage leaves are a great anti-inflammatory and contain compounds that can also draw out poison or pus from a wound and speed up the healing. This isn’t even a folk remedy. Dr. Maybell was taught this in medical school and confirmed it in her practice later on in life.

Why You Should Always Keep Some Listerine

in Your Medicine Cabinet

I’ll also show you why keeping a small stockpile of Listerine in your medicine cabinet can be a very good idea.

Listerine was invented in 1879 and was originally formulated as a surgical antiseptic. It was named after the brilliant British surgeon, Joseph Lister, who is still widely considered to be the father of antisepsis, the science of preventing infections.

In the hospitals of Venezuela, they used a lot of Listerine for different types of bacterial and fungal infections, wounds, gangrene, and diabetic foot.

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And even all of that is just the tip of the iceberg of what you’ll find inside the Home Doctor. This book is absolutely massive with over 300 pages filled with practical tips, precise diagrams, and step-by-step instructions that may allow you to stay healthy and help others in need.

With the Home Doctor, you can become a “home doc” yourself. Home docs are self-reliant people who take care of themselves and their families when the situation demands it. That’s what I wanted to achieve with this book—to empower normal people, to take care of themselves, their loved ones, and even their communities when doctors and hospitals are not available anymore.

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These plants grow all over North America, and I bet some are also growing around your house.

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In it you’ll rediscover the powerful natural medicines that natives relied on well before the dawn of modern medicine.

One day these plants will be worth their weight in gold. With this, you’ll never be short on medicine no matter what happens and will always have a way left to help yourself or a loved one in need.

The plants they used are still abundant in America, and all you need to know is how to properly identify them and turn them into the remedies that the natives used for hundreds of years.

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12 Stomach-Soothing Herbs

POSTED MARCH 24, 2022 BY ANN MARIE IN ALL ARTICLES, BACKYARD PLANTS, HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES14

An upset stomach is a nuisance that hampers your daily activities. Often than not, we find ourselves or someone dear to us suffering from this kind of mishap. It can be caused by indigestion, bloating, gas, stress, and food poisoning, among many others. Whatever the cause is, one thing is certain, having an upset stomach is never a good feeling.

It is not only a big inconvenience to your daily routine, but it also brings great discomfort. It affects not only your mood, but also the quality of how you do things. Getting a natural remedy for these types of sudden predicaments is a much-preferred course of action. This is why I have compiled a list of useful herbs that can naturally soothe that stomachache.

Peppermint

Aside from being popular as a flavoring to your toothpaste and teas, peppermint is also a very useful herb for your upset stomach. It is antispasmodic, which helps with stomach pain and cramps.

Sometimes, they even prevent these symptoms from developing. This herb is best known to relieve digestive conditions such as indigestion and gas.

Making your own peppermint tea is not as hard as you may think. All you need is some freshly torn peppermint leaves added to boiling water for a few minutes. Before you know it, your mint tea is all set to be strained and ready to drink!

Fennel

This herb can be compared to licorice when it comes to its taste.

Fennel is a great herb for soothing muscles in the stomach.

Other digestive problems that it is known to treat include bloating and heartburn.

Not to mention that it is a good treatment for some respiratory problems too.

Fennel seeds can be chewed or they can be infused in tea by crushing them and adding them to boiling water for a few minutes. This will then stimulate and release digestive enzymes needed to ease your tummy.

Anise Hyssop

Anise Hyssop is an aromatic plant that has a bitter taste. Anise hyssop can be made as a refreshment drink.

To prepare, get some hyssop herbs. This can include the leaves, the flower and stems. Make sure it is clean before you add boiling water. Let it stay for around 15 minutes or more. Once done, you can strain and transfer it to a pitcher. Add some ice.

Raspberry Leaf

Raspberry leaf is good for weight loss and improving fat metabolism.

If you want to detoxify, crush and infuse 1 tsp of raspberry dried leaves in a cup of boiling water. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Strain and drink.

German Chamomile

This is probably one of my favorite teas to drink.

This is another good herb for your digestive system. It is not only soothing to drink, but it also relaxes the digestive muscles. It also treats motion sickness, nausea, indigestion and more.

Prepare boiled water, a teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers, and a sweetener like honey.  Put the dried chamomile inside a teabag and get a cup or a mug to put it in. Add the boiling water and steep for 3-5 minutes. Then, add the sweetener of your choice.

Ginger

Did you ever experience a stomach ache and people would tell you to drink some ginger tea to help you with the pain?

This is because ginger is a very good protector of the gut. It eases discomforts that are caused by gas or bloating. Other than that, it reduces the risk of heart disease and more.

Cut an inch of ginger and prepare your pot with 1 cup of water. Add the cut ginger and lemon to the pot and let it boil. Once done, you can pour it into a cup and add honey!

Licorice Root

This famous Chinese herb will help you with acid reflux, stomach ulcers, indigestion and many other conditions. Preparing licorice root tea is easy.

Prepare 3 tablespoons licorice root, 3 cups of water and a cooking pot. You may or may not include ginger.

To make, just put the licorice root in the cooking pot, add the water and let it boil.

Once boiled, let it simmer for 8-10 minutes. Once done, wait a few minutes before drinking. Licorice roots are sweet so no added sugar is needed! Serves 3.

Catnip

Catnip, also known as catmint, goes a long way back as a stomach-soothing agent. Back in the day, this herb was used to treat diarrhea and a few more stomach problems like gas or stomach cramps. Drinking a catnip infusion or tea will help soothe most stomach problems. Simply add a cup of boiling water to a teaspoon of dried catnip herbs. Let it steep for a few minutes. Strain and drink.

Yarrow

Yarrow is good for digestive problems like ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome and more. Making yarrow tea is quite simple. Just prepare a teaspoon or two of dried yarrow flowers. Boil the flowers in a pot for 10 minutes. Let it sit for a few more minutes before drinking. Another option is to add it in a teapot with boiling water for about 20 minutes until it’s ready to drink.

Tincture is also a good option. Visit the apothecary today and learn more about the Yarrow Tincture. 

Although yarrow is safe for most tea drinkers, it can be harmful to pregnant women or people with bleeding disorders. Drink cautiously.

Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet is a sweet white flower considered a healing herb. Gout, stomach ulcers and kidney infections are some of the health conditions that meadowsweet can aid in treatment.

Preparing it is similar to making dried flower teas. Just pour a cup of boiling water over a teaspoon or two of dried meadowsweet flowers.

Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before consuming. Best consumed when hot, just make sure that the temperature is tolerable for you.

Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm, which is part of the mint family, is another herb with a lemon scent.

This herb is good for abdominal pain and constipation.

Have a cup of boiling water; prepare a teaspoon of chopped lemon balm leaves to release its natural oils.

Add the chopped leaves in boiling water, cover for 10 minutes then add sweetener.

Tincture is also a good option. Visit the apothecary today and learn more about the Lemon Balm Tincture

Reminder: Lemon Balm is not recommended for people with hypothyroid.

Marshmallow Root

This herb is good for treating stomach acid and constipation. It is best prepared through infusion. To do this, add 3-5 grams of dried marshmallow root in a cup. Pour cold water over it. Steep for 30 minutes. You may also steep it longer for several hours to maximize the nutrients you can get from it. You can drink it as soon as it is prepared, but it can also last for up to 3 days in a refrigerator.

The importance of gut health has also been a buzzword in health and wellness circles for quite some time — and for good reason. Ready to heal and fertilize your gut for optimal health? Visit the apothecary today and learn more about the Balanced/Leaky Gut Tincture.

Stomach issues are troublesome. But if you know the right tricks and the soothing herbs that can help put it at ease, you’ll be able to deal with it properly. Just a reminder though, always consult with your doctor if you plan to take any supplementary herbal remedies. These remedies may interact with pre-existing medical conditions or drugs that you are already taking.

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• NAOMI ARMENDARIZ POSTED MARCH 24, 2022 11:54 AMThese are great! I discovered another great stomach calming herb while in the mountains of Arteaga in the state of Cuahuila, Mexico. There it’s called hierbanise. We would know it as Mexican tarragon or Mexican marigold (it *does* look like a tiny marigold). It’s very fragrant and smells of anise or licorice. He taste is very pleasant and naturally sweet- no need to add any sweetener. The whole plant is used fresh or dried. In the mountains it grows as a perennial, and the locals harvest no more than 2/3 of each plant.Reply
  • THE LOST HERBS POSTED MARCH 25, 2022 1:31 PMHi Naomi,Thank you very much for sharing this with us.
    We really appreciate it!Many blessings and good health!Reply
• JULIE LITTLE POSTED MARCH 24, 2022 12:17 PMI have read ny lost book of herb from cover to cover so many times. I now feel ready to go foraging to start healing. Thank youReply
  • THE LOST HERBS POSTED MARCH 25, 2022 1:33 PMHi Julie,We are so happy to hear this. Thank you for your interest in our work.The Forager’s Guide to Wild Foods is available both in digital and physical copy. It comes with 3 digital-only Bonuses: Wilderness Survival Guide, Healing Yourself at Home with Household Items, and 104 Lost Foods Items that Can Be Used for Survival.
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    • ALEX POSTED MARCH 31, 2022 2:18 PMI’m wondering how useful this book might be not living in America? I live in Australia.
    • THE LOST HERBS POSTED MARCH 31, 2022 3:08 PMHi Alex,Thank you so much for your interest in The Forager’s Guide to Wild Foods.
      Most of the plants can be found or grown in Australia too And you have a full 60 days period to try The Forager’s Guide to Wild Foods. If at any time during those 60 days you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please send us an e-mail and we’ll give you back every cent.
      The Forager’s Guide to Wild Foods is available both in digital and physical copy. It comes with 3 digital-only Bonuses: Wilderness Survival Guide, Healing Yourself at Home with Household Items, and 104 Lost Foods Items that Can Be Used for Survival.
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• JEANNIE HEISCHBERG POSTED MARCH 24, 2022 12:20 PMHow about slippery elm tea for soothing stomach?Reply
  • THE LOST HERBS POSTED MARCH 25, 2022 1:36 PMHi Jeannie,Thank you for your comment.Slippery elm contains mucilage, a substance that becomes a slick gel when mixed with water. It coats and soothes the mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines. It also contains antioxidants that help relieve inflammatory bowel conditions.And we have an entire article dedicated to Slippery Elm 🙂 :
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• HEATHER POSTED MARCH 24, 2022 2:21 PMI’m shocked that slippery elm is not listed! That’s a number one stomach soother in my book!Reply
• JOHANNA POSTED MARCH 25, 2022 10:49 AMWhat i have been using and it helps is golden milk. Tumeric a bit of black pepper and i have added some ginger in 6 oz warm milk. It helps me.. will try some of these.
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• ELIZABETH OYELAKIN POSTED APRIL 4, 2022 3:24 PMI paid for Lost Herbs books in February 2022. I was expecting tò receive the books delivered to my house but what I am receiving is different type of herbs in my email. I don’t understand. Is that what am supposed to receive. Or do I still expect the books. Thank you
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  • THE LOST HERBS POSTED APRIL 5, 2022 3:58 PMHi Elizabeth,Thank you for purchasing “The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies”.
    Please check your personal email for a message regarding your order.Many blessings and good health!Reply
• KARON MITTLEIDER POSTED APRIL 5, 2022 5:30 PMIs there any way I can obtain the books you offer in paper back or hard cover? I have eye issues from 50+ years of working in front of a computer. Please feel free to call, text, or email me: 626-622-5041
  I will be very grateful.Reply
  • THE LOST HERBS POSTED APRIL 7, 2022 10:13 AMHi Karon,Thank you for your interest in our work.
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POSTED OCTOBER 1, 2021 BY ANN MARIE IN ALL ARTICLES, BACKYARD PLANTS, HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES, PLANT OF THE WEEK11

Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) are bulbous vegetables with a leafy green top and white fleshy stalk. It is a member of the onion family, slightly bigger than a scallion – and more expensive. Leeks are cultivated mainly for their culinary value, and it is used for a variety of dishes. They are versatile and go well with different food, but they are especially notable in complementing the taste of cream and cheese.

These annual herbs thrive in temperate climates and are planted in early spring or fall. Like onions, leeks are also nutrient-dense and are useful for treating a variety of health conditions. There are different cultivars of leeks, and the two common types are the summer leek and overwintering leek. Summer leeks are smaller and less winter-hardy. They often bear green leaves and with a mild flavor and aroma. They are usually harvested in the summer, with their short maturity growth period. Overwintering leeks are harvested in the spring and have a strong flavor compared to summer leeks.

Leeks are also one of the components of the Bouquet Garni or bundle of aromatic herbs. They are paired with celery, parsley, thyme, or bay leaf twined together for adding flavor to soups or sauces. These herbs are bundled securely and submerged into the simmering liquid. It makes them easier to remove after the end of cooking. Leeks lend the mild and onion-y flavor that spices up the taste and aroma of the soup dish or sauce.

The History Of Leeks

Leek is an ancient crop that has been popular in many countries since the first century. It is a vegetable native to the Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean. It is a common ingredient in Egyptian cuisines that was even included in their old recipe books. Some drawings and carvings also depict the prominence of leeks in the Egyptian diet. They are highly valuable because of their significance in improving the health and condition of the throat. They are also used as barter instruments for commodities in ancient Egypt.

The long history of leeks is not only credited to the Middle East. They are also cultivated in Western Europe and became the national emblem of Wales. According to the legend, leek leaves served as identification for Welsh soldiers to classify themselves against their opponents during their battle against the Saxons. The vegetable earned its esteemed status in the war and was a symbol of being a good countryman. They are also worn every St. David’s Day in Wales as a tribute to Saint David, who would not eat any other food during fasting but leeks.

However, leeks did not stay in Europe and the Middle Eastern countries alone. Early European settlers brought the plant to North America where they were cultivated and spread throughout the country. To this day, leeks are still an important spice in a variety of dishes worldwide.

Where This Plant Is Found

Leeks can grow in temperate climates and may thrive anywhere on the continent across the world. They are native crops in the Middle East and Mediterranean lands. Thus, they are abundant in Egypt, the Mediterranean, Ireland, and Wales. There are also wild leeks called ramps that thrive mostly in North America.

Unfortunately, leeks are not as popular in the US and Canada as they are in Europe where they are often called the poor man’s asparagus. Recently, France is the world’s largest cultivator and producer of leeks, mostly used for gourmet cuisines.

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How To Identify Leeks

Leeks are bulbous plants, meaning they grow from bulbs with a shallow root system. They resemble an overgrown green onion or scallion. However, instead of the round bulb that onions develop as they mature, leeks grow broad and succulent stems instead.

The edible parts of the leeks are the white and the light green portion of the stalks. That’s why you will often see them sold with trimmed tops in supermarkets. The greener portion has a slightly bitter taste than the paler ones.

• Leaf. The leaves of the leek have a fanning and sheath-like appearance. It grows straight off from the tubular bulb. From the base of the plant, the leaves are pale green that increases their color towards the tip.
• Flowers. Leeks also grow lovely flowers at the end of their seeding phase that grows in a pom-pom-like cluster. These spherical flowers have a white papery coating in the head that will eventually sprout tiny purple flowers.
• Roots. The roots of the leeks are mostly fibrous as is common to the allium family, only more vigorous and widespread. It grows main roots that grow vertically and horizontally from the base of the plants up to 21 inches. The tiny and fibrous roots that attach to the main roots also spread in all directions in the soil.
• Stem. Leeks have white succulent stems that grow straight from their roundish bulb base. It can grow from about 1 to 2 inches in diameter. These stems spring out into leaves that can grow up to 3 ft high.
• Seeds. Mature leeks produce seeds that look like tiny, black, pyramid-shaped seeds. These are found inside the papery flower head or pods. These seeds will emerge once the flower has dried out.

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Early Season Leeks

These types of leeks are less hardy and are harvested from September to November. These crops include varieties like King Richard, Columbus, and Varna. They are smaller than other leeks with a milder flavor.

Mid-Season Leeks

They have excellent flavor and are generally tender when cooked. These varieties can withstand frost and cold and are harvested from December to February. The popular mid-season leeks are Musselborough, Porbella, Edison, and Oarsman.

Late-Season Leeks

These are hardy overwintering leeks with crops ready for harvest from February to April. They are strongly flavored and have strong resistance to extreme cold. Bandit, Titan and Giant Musselborough, and American Flag are examples of late-season leeks.

How To Grow Leeks

Leeks are easy to grow vegetables that thrive well in full sunlight and well-drained soils. They are best planted during spring for harvest in their appropriate seasons. They can grow well in garden beds or even in containers.

You can easily grow leeks from seeds or propagate them from kitchen scraps.

You can sow seeds directly in a seed tray with rich humus and cover them lightly. However, if the temperature is between 55 to 77°F, it may take about 12 days for the seeds to germinate. You can transplant the seedlings when they are at least 6 inches tall.

Transplant the seedlings in narrow holes that are 6 inches apart. Do not backfill the soil in the hole but fill it with water and allow the soil to refill it naturally over the days. The loose soil layer is the secret to growing plump leeks with a bigger diameter.

If growing leeks from scraps, you can cut off the top part of the stalk and soak the rooted end in water. Place it on the sunny part of the home and wait until green stalks shoot up. Replant this new growth in the garden when it is about 2 to 3 inches tall.

Leeks prefer eight hours of full sun and well-draining soil and mulch. It also needs about an inch of water per week to grow to its full growth potential. When growing leeks in a container, maintain the cluster to only 2 to 3 plants to allow more room for the roots to grow. In the garden, it needs a 6-inch distance to flourish more abundantly.

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How To Harvest Leeks

You may harvest leeks 60 to 120 days after, depending on the variety. The best gauge is when the stalk is already about an inch in diameter. If the soil is loose, you can tug it off the ground to loosen it. Or you may loosen them with a spading fork if the soil around the plant is tight.

In warmer regions, you can continue harvesting leeks throughout the winter season. But in cold areas, you can extend the harvest season by keeping about an inch of mulch around the plant. Dig up and store your leeks before the ground freezes over.

Wash the freshly uprooted leeks with water to remove soil between the stalks. You can put them in an airtight plastic bag and store them in the crisper. If you want to store it longer, leave the roots intact and cut off the leaves leaving only one inch of the green portion. Put it upright in a box and cover them with sawdust, sand, or vermiculite. Store this in a cool place and they are good for up to about 8 weeks of storage.

Alternatively, you can also store frozen leeks by slicing and blanching them in boiling water for a minute. Drain the water and allow it to dry before storing it in your plastic freezer bags.

What Leek Is Good For And Natural Remedies Made From It

Leek, being a member of the onion family, also holds a host of medicinal properties. It is low in calories but contains a high number of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It is also a good immune booster containing Vitamin C twice as that of an orange. Leek can also lower the blood sugar level and ward off age-related mental health degeneration.

The manganese content of leeks is beneficial for treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and thyroid problems in women. Adding it to the daily diet will also curb hunger that aids in weight loss with its high soluble fiber. These soluble fibers are important in keeping the gut healthy and facilitate healthy digestion. It is also an effective remedy against respiratory problems like sore throat, cough, hoarse voice, or pharyngitis.

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The allium family is also recognized for its potential in treating cancer. Leeks have flavonoids like kaempferol that are presently studied for their effectiveness in treating stomach and colon cancers. It is rich in Vitamin K making it effective against osteoporosis.

It is easy to incorporate leeks in your diet since it is versatile with different dishes. You can also eat them raw, fry, blanch, boil, or pickle them as you wish. Adding them to your everyday diet will give you various benefits not just for upgrading the flavor of food. It will further give you more health benefits with all its beneficial compounds and vitamins.

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What Parts Of Plants Are Used For Remedies?

The stalk and leaves of the leek are edible and can be eaten raw. The darker greens may taste bitter with a more pungent taste. These stalks and leaves are often used in decoctions and poultices for home remedies. In Japanese medicine, the whole part of the leek can be grilled and worn around the neck to clear a sore throat and clogged nose.

Leek Poultice

1.  Cut both ends of the leeks and slice them open lengthwise. Then, cut in the desired length for the poultice
2. Wash the leeks and ensure that you remove the dirt that may lodge in between.
3. Place the leeks in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let it stand for 10-15 minutes. Some people opt to directly boil the leeks in a pot. Strain the water off the leeks.
4. Let the leeks cool to a warm/hot temperature that you can tolerate without burning your skin. Heat improves the circulation in the affected area, bringing more antibodies to help treat the problem. As soon as it cools off to a tolerable heat, layer the parts on the affected area.
5. Cover the leeks with a clean cloth to secure them. Make sure that it is tight enough so that it won’t fall off, but not too tight that it restricts blood flow.

How To Use:

Let the poultice stay for 20 minutes. You can repeat the procedure 2 to 3 times a day. Leek poultice can be applied to boils, joint swelling, and even sore throat. It can also be applied to the lower abdomen to help improve urine flow.

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Warnings And Cautions

Leeks are generally safe for everyday consumption. However, overeating also poses some minor health risks. It can trigger hyperacidity with its high acid content and may aggravate diarrhea. For people with acute kidney stones, leeks are not the best home remedy option. Leeks are diuretics that can exhaust the kidney and cause inflammation or relapse from the illness.

Breastfeeding moms are safe to enjoy leeks. However, it may leach a weird taste in the breastmilk that the baby may not enjoy at all.

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• ROXANNE POSTED OCTOBER 2, 2021 12:48 PMI was hoping to get a hard copy when I purchased online. How can I make it happen?Reply
  • THE LOST HERBS POSTED OCTOBER 4, 2021 7:14 PMHi Roxanne,Thank you for your interest in our work.
    Please check your personal email. I sent you an email regarding your order.Many blessings and good health!Reply
  • KATHLYNNE BURBIDGE POSTED OCTOBER 5, 2021 6:49 AMI’m Australian. Can I purchase a hard copy to send to aus? I bought the pdf styled but it’s difficult for me to access.Reply
• JOHN AMARTEY POSTED OCTOBER 5, 2021 8:23 PMI want to know for God sake l am not recieved my copy of the book of which l ve paid for please consider.Reply
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• JOHN AMARTEY POSTED OCTOBER 5, 2021 9:38 PMI don’t understand what you mean l only my grievances thanksReply
• CRYSTAL POSTED OCTOBER 12, 2021 6:50 PMHello, love the work that you do. I paid for the online will I be able to get a hard copy. I was so excited to get this information that waiting on the book would have me anxious.Reply
  • THE LOST HERBS POSTED OCTOBER 13, 2021 5:32 PMHi Crystal,Thank you for your interest in our work.
    Please check your personal email address. I sent you an email regarding your order.Many blessings and good health!Reply
• MONIQUE POSTED NOVEMBER 7, 2021 8:11 PMHi, I was hoping to get a hard copy when I purchased online. How can I make it happen?Reply
• CAROL POSTED DECEMBER 2, 2021 4:05 AMDoes anyone have a recipe to pickle them? ThanksReply
  • CAROL POSTED DECEMBER 2, 2021 4:08 AMPickled leeks sound interesting.Reply

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