Dandelion is IRL Tolkien kingsfoil, every thinks its a weed, but its actually a medicine, a food, and a drink all in one, and if you live in the US it grows without any help. Instead of spraying it with pesticides, we should be farming it and selling it to the rest of the planet.
Glad someone mentioned kudzu. As someone who lives in the south it's great to know something can be done with such an invasive plant. The reasons you mentioned along with it, like other plants, has vitamin A and antioxidants.
By bears lichen do you mean usnea? If so you should move that into your urinary blend. But use it sparingly. Also use lobelia sparingly as well as goldenseal. They are level 3 herbs - treat like antibiotics dosing is very important. I'd add hibiscus to your urinary blend as well. Add wild lettuce or sows ear to your pain relief blend.
Bacopi is excellent I just started using it. Lions mane is good for brain too.
Cats claw isn't north America but it's one of the strongest immune supports ever.
Yaupon helps with migraines.
Feverfew or yarrow are good for fevers too so is red ginseng.
Wow! Thanks! It's really nice to meet someone else who has an interest in natural medicine. Most people just geab something off the shelf at their local Walgreens and act like you're crazy if you don't do the same.
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There are two main types of people -
Those who will call plants rabbit food and hippie shit while cramming prescription poisons down their throat,
And those who think "mother nature" is some perfect safe magical thing because it's "natural"
Both are bad
Western medicine has saved MILLIONS of lives. I have 20 plants that can kill you in my yard. Understanding how to balance the two and gain real proper health is the key.
Oh yeah. I definitely agree. Just because it's a plant doesn't mean it's safe and just because it's utilized in modern medicine doesn't mean it's not a good solution. I like the idea of integrated medicine myself but I do try to go the natural route most of the time. I get migraines and that's one thing I turn to modern medicine for. There isn't any natural medicine that matches Sumaptriptan. Plus, Sumaptriptan is not addictive.
Mullein clears your lungs.
Catnip is an anti-inflammatory and anti anxiety
Scullcap is a muscle relaxer
Goldenseal is antiparasitic, antiviral, antifungal.
Yarrow helps reduce fevers
Willow bark is aspirin
Yaupon Holly is an indigenous plant with caffeine
Hibiscus(red sorrel calyx) is an immune booster and diuretic
Ginger improves lymph function and removes lactic acid reducing exercise fatigue.
1. Chest, head, respiratory ailments:
Hyssop flowers/leaves, mullein leaves, eucalyptus leaves, slippery elm bark, elderberry, rose hips, dried orange or lemon, beard lichen, echinacea, horehound, pleurisy root, whole cloves, rosemary, oregano leaves, milk thistle, plantain leaves, turkey tail mushroom, elecampagne, lungwort, lobelia, red clover, balsam fir needles, goldenrod, fennel/anise seeds, bayberry, bee balm, black currants, garlic mustard, rose hips, sunflower leaves, violets (viola papilionacea)
2. Sleep aid:
Chamomile, lavendar, passion flower, ginko biloba leaves, valerian root, ashwaghanda leaves, mint, lemon balm, American skullcap, magnolia bark, violets (viola papilionacea)
3. Urinary Tract/bladder:
Horsetail, Cleavers, Uva Ursi leaves/berries, rose hips, dandelion root, ashwaghanda leaves, elderberry, echinacea, nettle leaf, dried cranberry, milk thistle, plantain leaves, horseradish root, dried blueberries, goldenrod, agrimony, dandelion, Joe Pye Weed, spruce leaves
4. Stomach upset:
Slippery elm bark, ginger, mint (any type), butterbur, fennel or fennel seeds, cinnamon bark, raspberry leaves, chamomile, yarrow, licorice root, lemon balm, marshmallow root, plantain leaves and seeds, beech tree leaves, allspice, ashitaba (Angelica keiskei), bayberry, bee balm, black horehound, dandelion, pineapple weed, plantain root, Self Heal, wood sorrel
5. Pain relief:
California poppy, white willow bark, feverfew leaves (make sure they're dried),valerian root, black cohosh, boswellia, ginger, ashwaghanda, turmeric, whole cloves, cinnamon bark, licorice, fennel seeds, arnica, chickweed, fireweed, violets (viola papilionacea)
6. Allergies:
Nettle leaves, hyssop, mullein, horehound, echinacea, butterbur, rose hips, black tea leaves, goldenrod, uva ursi, oregon grape root, goldenrod, Kudzu, plantain root
7. Brain boosting:
Milk Thistle, ginko biloba, sage, turmeric root, ashwaghanda, ginseng, gotu kola, lemon balm, rhodiola rosea root, rosemary, bacopa/brahmi
8. Immune support:
Amla, echinacea, goldenseal, elderberry, turkey tail
9. Dry Mouth: baobab, wood sorrel
10. Migraines: Betony, Feverfew, Kudzu, purslane
11. Fevers: Red Clover, white willow bark, field pennycress, fireweed, Joe Pye Weed, pineapple weed, Self Heal, sunflower leaves, wood sorrel
Bacopi is excellent I just started using it. Lions mane is good for brain too.
Cats claw isn't north America but it's one of the strongest immune supports ever.
Yaupon helps with migraines.
Feverfew or yarrow are good for fevers too so is red ginseng.
Your knowledge is good. This is a good list.
Those who will call plants rabbit food and hippie shit while cramming prescription poisons down their throat,
And those who think "mother nature" is some perfect safe magical thing because it's "natural"
Both are bad
Western medicine has saved MILLIONS of lives. I have 20 plants that can kill you in my yard. Understanding how to balance the two and gain real proper health is the key.