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Sexual Assault Survivors
Herbal Allies for
Sexual Assault Survivors
A ZINE ABOUT HERBAL STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING THE SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA
Té Corazón Lastimado
Té Corazón Lastimado
Wounded heart tea to grieve the loss of our beloved community member, Tortuguita, Manuel Esteban Paez Terán
DIY Protest Toolkit
DIY Protest Toolkit
A PRACTICAL HERBAL GUIDE
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Who We Are
OUR MISSION AND OUR VISION
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  • Self-Led Plant ID Walk

    Weeds and Deeds offers the Tallahassee community this plant guide in recognition of the 10th anniversary of Latino/a/e/x Conservation Week (LCW).

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  • Respiratory and Lung Soothing Herbs

    Our hearts go out to those impacted by Canada’s wildfires in both Canada and the northeast U.S. Times like these I turn to our plant relatives with humble requests that they provide their gifts of medicine to those in need.

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  • Herbal Allies for Sexual Assault Survivors

    Herbs can serve as powerful allies in the process of healing from sexual violence. Many of the symptoms of trauma, like anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, can be minimized by adding herbs to complement your care routine. This zine is based on information from the article “5 Helpful Plants for Survivors of Sexual Violence“ written…

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  • Oregano

    Scientific name: Origanum vulgare In traditional medicine, oregano has been used for respiratory conditions (i.e. asthma, bronchitis, cough), gastrointestinal (i.e. diarrhea, indigestions, stomachache), anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, menstrual disorders, and diabetes.1 Sources[+] Sources ↑1 Veenstra JP, Johnson JJ. Oregano (Origanum vulgare) extract for food preservation and improvement in gastrointestinal health. Int J Nutr. 2019;3(4):43-52. doi: 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-19-2703. Epub…

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  • Basil

    Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum Other common names: Sweet basil Ocimum basilicum L. (Lamiaceae) commonly known as sweet basil, has been used as a traditional medicinal plant for the treatment of headaches, coughs, diarrhea, constipation, warts, worms, and kidney malfunctions.1 Sources[+] Sources ↑1 Joshi RK. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of Ocimum basilicum…

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  • Kidney Stone Breaker Tincture

    This tincture contains herbs traditionally used to help break up and pass kidney stones. Chamber bitter has been shown to inhibit the formation of the calcium oxalate crystals that make up most kidney stones. Both goldenrod and dandelion are anti-inflammatory diuretics – helping to “flush out” kidney stones and reduce irritation of the urinary tract.…

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  • Té Corazón Lastimado (Wounded Heart Tea)

    Poniendo a Tierra el Dolor Con la Verdad La semana pasada recibimos la noticia devastadora de que une queride miembre de nuestra comunidad fue disparade por la policía en el condado de DeKalb de Atlanta, Georgia, mientras defendía el bosque Weelaunee de destrucción. Se devastarán ochenta y cinco (85) hectáreas de tierra ocupada por colonos,…

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  • Hibiscus

    Plants in the Hibiscus family, including Roselle Hibiscus and Cranberry Hibiscus, have anti-inflammatory properties and help lower blood pressure.1 Preparations Hibiscus Glycerite Hibiscus is infused into glycerite sugar. Take 1 teaspoon up to three times a day regularly. Can be taken directly, mixed with water, or as a sweetener in tea. Sources[+] Sources ↑1 Diane…

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