Knowledge
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Read more: PinePine trees are a common tree with a host of medicinal and utilitarian uses. There are seven varieties of pine native to Florida and countless more introduced varieties.
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Read more: Mexican MintA hardy, ubiquitous, and easy to grow evergreen plant that is good for the garden, kitchen, and apothecary.
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Read more: ChamberbitterThis small plant is a troublesome and prolific weed for gardeners but has a host of health benefits and has been used by indeginous people and in Traditional Chinese Medicine for generations.
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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.
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Read more: PepperweedWell known and used in Cuba for ailments related to the kidneys and respiratory issues.
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Read more: American BeautyberryA beautiful native plant that propagates easily and has numerous beneficial uses for humans and animals alike.
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Read more: Gathering and Using Pine NeedlesWhile they are sometimes considered a nuisance, pine needles have many uses.
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Read more: Beach PlantsSummer is here and in the spirit of the season, we decided it would be a great time to highlight a few medicinal beach plants common in Florida. In general, plants that grow in hostile conditions contain constituents that not only help them survive but are also good medicine for us too. It makes sense…
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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: Beach Morning GloryThis beach plant is widely used in tropical areas to treat several conditions.
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Read more: Goat’s FootA common tropical creeping vine that grows on the sandy parts of beaches, goat’s foot is salt tolerant and propagates naturally by ocean dispersal (reproduces by sending its seeds, sea beans, floating out by ocean currents).
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Read more: Japanese ThistleWhile it may be a mean looking plant, it is a powerful herbal ally for pollinators, animals, and humans alike.
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Read more: COVID-19 Protection SalveIn the wake of COVID-19 we created this salve to be used after handwashing. Frequent hand washing can lead to dry and cracked skin, particularly during cold or dry weather or if you use your hands often for work.
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Read more: DIY Protest ToolkitA guide to protecting yourself with basic first-aid and herbal allies at in-person protests that may result in police violence.
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Read more: LoquatThe Loquat, a tree native to Japan, is easy to identify and is commonly grown in the Southern US as an ornamental and fruit bearing tree. Loquat fruit, seeds, and leaves are full of beneficial plant compounds and have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years.
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Read more: MintMint 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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Read more: General Antifungal & Skin Salve
This salve contains many herbs that are known to have positive effects on the skin, including nourishing the skin, aiding healing, relieving pain and itching, and fighting infections caused by funguses and bacteria on the skin.
