learn more about herbs

I find that the Dr Christopher’s approach is a little too “big-guns” and rigid for me. Such complicated formulas. It’s correct information, I’m sure, but I feel more comfortable with a simpler, gentler approach. Susun Weed’s articles appeal to me. Maybe someday I’ll take one of her courses, but reading online suits me for now. Also enjoying James Green’s Herbal Medicine Maker’s Handbook.

I don’t think I have time to dedicate to this right now…

From: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-healing-weeds-in-your-yard.html

Chickweed: Rich in nutrients, chickweed makes a great addition to the salad bowl, nourishing to the lymph and glandular systems, and offering healing for those with cysts, fevers, and inflammations. A good neutralizer for those with over-acid systems, and beneficial for those with yeast overgrowth and fatty deposits.

Dandelion: All parts, from root to flower, are beneficial. Good for the liver, urinary tract, and female reproductive system, dandelion has cancer- and virus-fighting properties, and is a great beautifier. Dandelion is also beneficial for insomnia, arthritis, hypoglycemia and diabetes. Sap from a cut stem may be used to treat blemishes, corns, stings, warts and other skin problems.

Nettle: Yes, they can sting you but if you gather them carefully and tincture or cook them, nettles are a fabulous source of calcium–a must to prevent osteoporosis–and a great ally for regrowing thinning hair. They are a tonic for the kidneys and adrenals (if you’ve been stressed or fatigued, nettle is the ally for you) and for the respiratory system, offering healing for asthmatics and those with other bronchial and lung complaints.

Red Clover: Herbalist Susun Weed says red clover offers menopausal women many of the benefits of soy without any of the drawbacks. It is one ingredient of traditional spring tonics to purify and revitalize the entire system, high in calcium and compounds that are useful in treating bronchitis and other respiratory conditions.

CAUTION: Before you eat your weeds, be sure that you’ve picked them in an area free of animal waste, pollution from motor vehicles, and chemical herbicide or pesticide treatments.

There has been little progress on this goal for a while, I am putting it aside for when I have more time to devote to it.

I know quite a bit, I just want to be very proficient. At some point.

So 43things-er Lissi & I are going to work together on this. While she doesn’t have this exact goal on her list we’re both interested & I think it is going to be great!

So I have some knowledge of herbs but I want to know more & have a much wider field of knowing.

So I think I need to get some kind of folder with dividers to collate data on each herb. I have a notebook which I started a couple of years ago but the more I learn the more I need to keep all of the information on one herb in one place. I have access to a fair few books but a one off reference point is what I want.

So I need to look out for the right kind of folder & the right kind of paper & the right kind of dividers so I can get on with this goal.

By the end of the year I want to have something extensive so it is time to start.

x.x!

Got for Christmas the book on medicinal herbs, and haven’t really read through it yet but to pick out the plants I already know and to ident Juniper. :x

..Really need to work on that..