While it may be a mean looking plant, it is a powerful herbal ally for pollinators, animals, and humans alike.
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Japanese Thistle
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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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Loquat
The 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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Meadow Garlic
A perennial leafy survivor that thrives in grassy areas and produces edible flowering bulbs.
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Meadow Garlic and Basil Pesto
This recipe allows you to expand the flavor of the garlic while preserving it for longer use.
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Mexican Mint
A hardy, ubiquitous, and easy to grow evergreen plant that is good for the garden, kitchen, and apothecary.
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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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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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