WILD SPRING HERBS Here is a list of wild herbs to start looking for very soon!  Coltsfoot: *Flowers will appear first, followed by leaves later on in the season (hence one of its names, Son-Before-the- Father"), *Is a wonderful medicine for the lungs  Dandelion: *Very recognizable to most *The root is a potent liver tonic while the leaves are great for the kidneys *The flowers are used to make dandelion wine  Horsetail: *Contains silica which is known to be the beauty mineral for hair, skin, & nails *Is a tonic to the genito-urinary system  Wild Violet:*Has edible flowers *Can be used internally & externally for many types of skin ailments  Nettles: *Though they sting when touched, they can be steamed into a very delicious food *Contains a high amount of iron & other nutrients *May improve the quality & quantity of a new mother's breast milk To learn more about the culinary & medicinal uses of these plants, please join me for a "Wild Spring Herbs" Workshop at Avalon Gardens at 1199 Russia Rd. in Black Rock (contact me for more directions). Sunday, May 1, 2011, 12-2 pm. Cost: $20. To register: 680-8839, oriana@sisterlotus.com, www.sisterlotus.com (Pay Pal available). |
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