Knowledge
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Read more: Respiratory and Lung Soothing HerbsOur 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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Read more: Roasted Dandelion Root “Coffee”Roasted Dandelion roots make a wonderful caffeine-free coffee substitute.
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Read more: Roselle Hibiscus Iced TeaHibiscus iced tea has a tart, fruity flavor similar to raspberry or cranberry. It is often sweetened with honey or another sweetener.
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Read more: RosemaryThis 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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Read more: Rosemary Glycerite
Rosemary infused into vegetable glycerin provides a concentration of herbal constituents in a portable and convenient form.
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Read more: Rosemary Mashed PotatoesThis 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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Read more: Sea GrapeThis small sprawling tree has large tropical looking leaves that make it popular as a landscaping tree in beach communities. The fruits and leaves are edible and have a number of medicinal properties.
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Read more: Self-Led Plant ID WalkWeeds 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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Read more: Shepherd’s NeedlesA common wildflower that grows in fields and lawns across the Southeast, Shepherd’s Needles has a wealth of medicinal and food value.
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Read more: SpiderwortA striking and easily identifiable plant that grows throughout North Florida. Spiderwort blooms throughout the Spring, Summer and Autumn.
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Read more: 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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Read more: Tulsi & Lemon Balm
This combination of herbs is a great mood-boosting combination to stave off anxiety. Studies have found that Tulsi is a powerful adaptogen with anti-depressant and anti-anxiety properties comparable to some conventional medications. The herb relieves anxiety, improves sleep, and reduces mood swings. 1 Lemon balm is also shown to be effecting at improving anxiety and depression.2…
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Read more: VioletThese small shade-loving plants cover our forest floors in spring and autumn. One of the first flowers of the season, violets have a lot to offer pollinators. As a medicinal herb used for thousands of years, they have a lot to offer us too.
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Read more: Violet Syrup and AlternativesViolet syrup is a gentle and tasty way to prepare the herb for medicinal and culinary use. For children, a syrup made from violet flowers is a gentle and sweet-tasting way to relieve a cough or sore throat, or as a mild laxative. The syrup can also be used to sweeten and flavor tea, coffee,…
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Read more: “Superfood” Fads Harm People & Communities: Drumstick Tree (Moringa)Making nutritional and medicinal plants a commodity by selling them instead of eating them has a negative impact, particularly on already struggling populations.
