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Chickweed! A tender anti-inflammatory.

Stellaria media, chickweed, is an annual flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Eurasia and naturalized throughout the world.
Chickweed contains; ascorbic-acid, beta-carotene, calcium, coumarins, genistein, gamma-linolenic-acid, flavonoids, magnesium, niacin, oleic-acid, potassium, riboflavin, rutin, selenium, triterpenoid saponins, thiamine and zinc.
Chickweed is laxative, demulcent, and anti-inflammatory. A poultice of chickweed may be useful topically for inflammation, abscesses, eczema, boils, psoriasis, ulcers, and itching. Internally, it's a demulcent and is a gentle laxative and may be soothing to the digestive tract. Chickweed may help protect against diabetes induced cardiac dysfunction, but more research is needed. It is full of antioxidants, which are protective for all of the body’s systems. It contains natural lecithin which specifically aids in fat metabolism. It may help balance beneficial bacteria in the gut, providing the optimum environment for healthy digestion. It is traditionally used in tea to help prevent scurvy and to fight upper respiratory illnesses.

Suggested dosing: Tincture 2-3 ml two to three times a day.
Possible side effects: Allergy

Contraindications: Generally considered safe but always consult your physician if you are using herbal supplements.
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. I am not a medical professional and cannot diagnose or treat any illness.

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Just harvested the first of black medick from a local field. It's a habitat where honeybee hives are placed and the field isn't sprayed. It's on high ground and the water comes from a spring.

Black Medick, Medicago lupulina, is also commonly known as nonesuch, trefoil, or hop clover. It is native to Asia but has spread throughout North America and grows in sunny, disturbed, alkaline soil and acts as a good nitrogen fixer. It may be annual, or perennial, depending on your microclimate. It is edible raw or cooked but is somewhat bitter.

In herbalism it is traditionally used as an antibacterial and styptic wound dressing. Studies have shown that it is active against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, and Staphylococcus aureus, as well as some fungal infections.

It is used as a very mild laxative due to its high fiber and mildly stimulating properties. It has been used to treat respiratory infections due its expectorant, anti-spasmodic, and antiseptic actions. It contains mucilage, which is used to loosen phlegm. It is thought that the anti-spasmodic qualities help with asthma and respiratory tightness.

Stellaria media, chickweed, is an annual flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Eurasia and naturalized throughout the world.
Chickweed contains; ascorbic-acid, beta-carotene, calcium, coumarins, genistein, gamma-linolenic-acid, flavonoids, hentriacontanol, magnesium, niacin, oleic-acid, potassium, riboflavin, rutin, selenium, triterpenoid saponins, thiamine and zinc.
Chickweed is laxative, demulcent, and anti-inflammatory. A poultice of chickweed may be useful topically for inflammation, abscesses, eczema, boils, psoriasis, ulcers, and itching. Internally, it's a demulcent and is a gentle laxative and may be soothing to the digestive tract. Chickweed may help protect against diabetes induced cardiac dysfunction, but more research is needed. It is full of antioxidants, which are protective for all of the body’s systems. It contains natural lecithin which specifically aids in fat metabolism. It may help balance beneficial bacteria in the gut, providing the optimum environment for healthy digestion. It is used in tea to help prevent scurvy and to fight upper respiratory illnesses. I am fortunate that is thrives on my clean land.

Yesterday I discovered a volunteer growing on my land, wood avens, (Geum urbanum)! This low-growing plant is also called St. Benedict's herb. It is a member of the rose family and grows at the part-shade edges of forest and fields. The roots are astringent, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory, and they smell like cloves because they contain eugenol. They have traditionally been used in tinctures, decoctions, and raw for toothaches, diarrhea, and inflammation. I'll have a tincture ready in 3 months.

Ground ivy tincture has been re-stocked!

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Willow Bracket fungus, Phellinus igniarius, is a hoof shaped bracket mushroom that is very hard, has a blackened top, and grows on rotting stumps and infected trees. I usually find it on yellow birch trees in the Adirondack Mountains.

Studies show that it may have neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, antibacterial, antioxidative, antitumor, antidiabetic, and antihyperlipidemic benefits. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is being investigated for use against cancer, multiple sclerosis, heart attack, stroke, injury recovery, liver damage, and diabetes.

It has been studied for use in stroke patients with success. It may lower uric acid in gout patients. It is cytotoxic and may induce apoptosis or programmed cell death. This may fight the big C. It appears that the immunomodulatory effect may slow the progression of multiple sclerosis.

This mushroom is being used to treat some serious diseases. Results will vary between people and cannot be guaranteed. Keep in mind that this is a natural, wild gathered product and is not synthesized in a laboratory. The concentration of chemicals in each mushroom will vary depending on the location and microclimate it grows in as well as the type of tree it is on. If you are a repeat customer and the tincture varies substantially by order, please let me know. This is a dual-extracted tincture using first alcohol and then distilled water.

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Suggested dosing: Tincture 1 ml 3x day.

Possible side effects: Gastrointestinal upset.

Contraindications: None known but always consult your physician if you are taking any botanical supplements. This is especially critical if this is being used as an adjuvant to cancer therapy.

This past weekend I harvested comfrey leaf and root, dandelion the whole plant, the first of the season's cleavers, purple deadnettle, ground ivy, speedwell, plantain, wintercress, and the first of my crop of stinging nettle.

My organic garden is coming along. The bloodroot looks well this year after a rocky start. It grows all over the place here, but I'd prefer not to wild harvest it because it is restricted. The stoneroot and black cohosh are coming on strong. Horehound should be harvestable this year along with marshmallow. The speedwell and yarrow are positively thriving. My culinary, but still medicinal plants are sage, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.

I'm heading down to The Plantsman Nursery near Ithaca NY to buy a big bunch of native medicinal plants to add to the garden.

Here's to a wonderful season ahead!

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Stinging Nettle Tincture, Organic Urtica Dioica Herbal Extract Tincture of stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, from my organic garden. Tinctured in 80 proof alcohol for 90 days, extraction ratio 1:3.