I looked and didn't see any topics about medicinal plants or things, so I'm going to start this one.
Most medicines are not artificial or synthetic and are derived from common plants, and other things.
I know there are many of us who appreciate knowing what to do in times we cant' just run out to the doctor.
So, I thought this would be a good place to share some things.
First off, I didn't know until today, but it appears that Blue Clay has properties that kill certain antibiotic resistant germs. I'll include the link here.
https://newatlas.com/blue-clay-treats-infections/56038/
https://www.cambrianblueclay.com/our-practice
Some other things that are useful and common.
Honey. Tastes good, and kills germs in wounds. Also forms a protective barrier over cuts. Honey lasts almost forever and doesn't spoil even if the sugar seperates and it gets hard. Just boil it and it comes back. They found some in ancient tombs in Egypt and said it was still palatable and edible after a few millennia.
Willow bark-boiled into a tea, it has the properties of aspirin. Good for the heart and pain relief. Don't over-do it though. Don't want to thin your blood too much.
Blackberry--good for the stomach. Can boil the roots and drink the tea as well if the berries aren't in season.
There are many more, but that's a start. Feel free to jump in.
Most medicines are not artificial or synthetic and are derived from common plants, and other things.
I know there are many of us who appreciate knowing what to do in times we cant' just run out to the doctor.
So, I thought this would be a good place to share some things.
First off, I didn't know until today, but it appears that Blue Clay has properties that kill certain antibiotic resistant germs. I'll include the link here.
https://newatlas.com/blue-clay-treats-infections/56038/
https://www.cambrianblueclay.com/our-practice
Some other things that are useful and common.
Honey. Tastes good, and kills germs in wounds. Also forms a protective barrier over cuts. Honey lasts almost forever and doesn't spoil even if the sugar seperates and it gets hard. Just boil it and it comes back. They found some in ancient tombs in Egypt and said it was still palatable and edible after a few millennia.
Willow bark-boiled into a tea, it has the properties of aspirin. Good for the heart and pain relief. Don't over-do it though. Don't want to thin your blood too much.
Blackberry--good for the stomach. Can boil the roots and drink the tea as well if the berries aren't in season.
There are many more, but that's a start. Feel free to jump in.