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Herb Plant Profile

Japanese Thistle

While it may be a mean looking plant, it is a powerful herbal ally for pollinators, animals, and humans alike.

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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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Mint

Mint is a prolific and easy to grow herb. It comes in many varieties and has a long list of medicinal and culinary uses.

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Moringa Oatmeal

Ingredients 4 Cups rolled oats 5 Cups almond (or other) milk 3 Tbsp sweetener of choice (agave/maple) 2 tsp Moringa powder 1/3 Cup nuts of choice 1/3 Cup dried or fresh fruits of choice Vanilla extract (optional) Instructions In a medium sauce pan, add the rolled oats, milk, vanilla extract and sweetner. Cook the mixture […]

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Moringa Smoothie

Ingredients 1 Cup Almond (or other) Milk 1 Tbsp Moringa powder 1 Cup Frozen Fruit Instructions Blend on high speed until creamy. Enjoy!

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Herb Plant Profile

Pepperweed

Well known and used in Cuba for ailments related to the kidneys and respiratory issues.

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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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Rosemary

This aromatic evergreen shrub is currently being researched for its potential benefits to alleviate complications caused by obesity and diabetes, inflammation-associated conditions, and neurological deficits.

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Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

This is an easy and quick side dish that can serve a large group or leave leftovers for the next day (about 12 servings). It is also an amazing way to get the nutritional and medicinal benefits of rosemary.

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Rosemary Steam Tent

Rosemary is a great herb for a congestion-breaking herbal steam.

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