by Karin Uphoff | May 31, 2014 | Herbs
There is a weed that grows on the edges of most parking lots and fields and most of us are so used to tromping on it, that we pay it little heed: plantain, either narrow-leaved (Plantago lanceolata) or broad-leaved (P. major). This common plant, an immigrant from...
by Karin Uphoff | May 31, 2014 | Herbs
By the end of the growing season, plants have shuffled most of their remaining resources into their roots to store for the winter months. This is the time of year to harvest root-herbs and my all-time favorite is burdock root. The plant’s leaves are similar to...
by Karin Uphoff | Mar 26, 2020 | Recipes
2 parts each: dandelion root, burdock root, bupleurum root, milk thistle seed, and roasted chicory root 1 part each: licorice root and orange peel ½ part crushed cardamom seed Prepare as a decoction by bringing to a boil, 1 TB mix in 4 cups water, turn the heat down...
by Karin Uphoff | Mar 26, 2020 | Recipes
Drink this tea to relieve inflammation of the bladder or urethra. Mix together equal parts of: Dandelion leaf Cleavers Cornsilk Yarrow flowers Skullcap Ground Marshmallow root Using 1 heaping teaspoon of dried herb mix to one cup of hot water, steep, covered for 20...
by Karin Uphoff | Mar 26, 2020 | Recipes
Take this tonic daily, by the dropper-full, in juice, water, on your salad or straight in your mouth to keep illness at bay! 1/4 part peeled and chopped fresh horseradish 1/4 part chopped red onion 1/4 part peeled garlic cloves 1/4 part fresh ginger and hot chilis...
