Herbal medicine is people’s medicine. And people’s medicines are the medicines of the earth: the common weeds. Weeds, though often reviled, are powerhouses of nourishment, medicine, magic, and beauty. Their medicinal qualities, when wisely extracted and used, can counter major as well as minor disturbances of health. But do beware! Eating weeds has been known [...]
Wild Plants
Learn about wild plants, medicinal uses, and more…
Whether you are interested in the medicinal uses of wild plants, tree identification, herbal remedies and more – we are growing quickly to include all of these!
Try your knowledge with some of our Wild Plant quizzes. Read up on mushroom identification, or the edible and medicinal uses of wild mushrooms, or types of evergreen trees and the food, medicine and other gifts they offer…and more!
At the moment, this section is just sprouting, so check back often for more wild plants articles…
Asteraceae Family of Plants & Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine is people’s medicine, earth medicine, wild medicine, weed medicine. Weeds are amazing powerhouses of nourishment, medicine, magic, and beauty. They are easy to grow and simple to use. But beginners, and seasoned herbal users as well, can sometimes feel lost: so many herbs, so many plants, so many weeds to get to know. [...]
Cruciferous Vegetables as Herbal Medicine
Brassicaceae family ‘aka’ Cruciferae (crucifix) family Herbal medicine is people’s medicine; herbal medicine is women’s medicine. Most women alive today, everywhere across this planet, rely on local herbs to keep themselves and their families well. A basic knowledge of herbal medicine helps women — such as you — stay free from dependence on drugs and [...]
Plant Identification Quiz #10
I had the opportunity to make a change recently – actually, several changes. One thing I learned was that sometimes change can be stressful. Especially when you HAVE to make a change and you may not be fully ready for it. This can bring on stress and too much stress can lead to a dis-harmony [...]
How to Boost Your Immune System | Natural Antibiotics
Anthrax. Smallpox. Plague. Diseases that can kill. Diseases that are now in the hands of terrorists. What if these diseases were released in your hometown, or the place where you work? What could you do if vaccines and treatments were in short supply or unavailable? Is there anything you can do now to prepare yourself [...]
How to Boost Your Immune System | Prevent Colds and Flu
Winter is when we are most likely to catch a cold or the flu. With Susun Weed’s help, you can prepare yourself with herbs and home remedies to avoid infection and boost your immune system. Ms. Weed prefers safe antibacterial herbs such as echinacea, usnea, or poke root, which not only kill infection, but also [...]
Plant Identification Quiz #9
Have you noticed the position of the sun lately? Have you noticed the way the shadows are getting just a little bit longer, the afternoons a little lazier and the evenings are starting to cool off a bit. Not a lot, just enough to remind us that summer is winding down. This month, the Fall [...]
Plant Identification Quiz #8
Ahhh, summer. A time for camping. In the Northwest, June tends to be a rainy month. At least our greenness stays till August due to the rains. And for some reason, people get married more in this month than any other month. Some very interesting things happen in June. I have many favorite plants, as [...]
Wild Plant Identification eCourse
The world of green right outside your door is calling… At the end of this 7-day ecourse, you will: Have greater confidence to safely identify wild plants Learn how to learn about poisonous and toxic plants. You will explore both how to avoid plant hazards, as well as what to do when they happen. Have [...]
Plant Identification Quiz #7
The long, hot days of summer are finally here for us North Westerners. The sun is hot and drying out the once green lawns. The Cat’s Ears are prolific in the meadows as well as the tall, golden brown grasses that wave in the breeze. Have you noticed that people are extremely busy this time [...]
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