Another great article, Gavin! You're so right about these "weeds" being there for us if the you-know-what hits the fan as predicted. It's interesting how so many of the drought-resistant "weeds" are so seriously healing - Dandelion, Yarrow, Red Clover, Mullein, just to name a few. I'm guessing Yarrow will be included in your series. :)
My Dandelion story is that I used to go to the movies a lot and of course had to have popcorn (I did make my own, with ghee and sea salt!) But my stomach would always ache afterwards. One day, on a lark, I took a dropper of Dandelion root tincture before eating the popcorn and voila! No stomachache.
I don't drink coffee but I love to drink Chaga and Dandelion root with some milk and maple syrup. Sometimes I jazz it up with cacao.:)
Thanks! :) I agree that is interesting. I suppose given they work so much harder to get their nutrients (not being 'spoon fed' liquid fertilizers like many domesticated plants have been for generations) they are drawing from a more diverse range of molecules and minerals (and symbiotic relationships with soil organisms forged over millennia) than their farmed/tamed cousins (which gives them access to more molecular tools for creating medicine and increasing their nutrient density).
You read my mind! ;) I am actually writing the Yarrow article right now :)
That is interesting about the dandelion root helping with your stomach ache, I will keep that in mind, thanks!
mmm Chaga and Dandelion, just saying that out loud makes my cells hungry for all the nutrients, antioxidants, polysaccharides and other medicinal compounds they would provide together :)
Thank you for the comment Barbara, your cheerful and thoughtful presence always brightens my day.
Another great article, Gavin! You're so right about these "weeds" being there for us if the you-know-what hits the fan as predicted. It's interesting how so many of the drought-resistant "weeds" are so seriously healing - Dandelion, Yarrow, Red Clover, Mullein, just to name a few. I'm guessing Yarrow will be included in your series. :)
My Dandelion story is that I used to go to the movies a lot and of course had to have popcorn (I did make my own, with ghee and sea salt!) But my stomach would always ache afterwards. One day, on a lark, I took a dropper of Dandelion root tincture before eating the popcorn and voila! No stomachache.
I don't drink coffee but I love to drink Chaga and Dandelion root with some milk and maple syrup. Sometimes I jazz it up with cacao.:)
I love weeds! :)
Thanks! :) I agree that is interesting. I suppose given they work so much harder to get their nutrients (not being 'spoon fed' liquid fertilizers like many domesticated plants have been for generations) they are drawing from a more diverse range of molecules and minerals (and symbiotic relationships with soil organisms forged over millennia) than their farmed/tamed cousins (which gives them access to more molecular tools for creating medicine and increasing their nutrient density).
You read my mind! ;) I am actually writing the Yarrow article right now :)
That is interesting about the dandelion root helping with your stomach ache, I will keep that in mind, thanks!
mmm Chaga and Dandelion, just saying that out loud makes my cells hungry for all the nutrients, antioxidants, polysaccharides and other medicinal compounds they would provide together :)
Thank you for the comment Barbara, your cheerful and thoughtful presence always brightens my day.
Queen Yarrow!! Looking forward to it! xo