Plaintain doesn't grow wild where I live now. I've been missing it for a while. So I ordered some seeds :) I was planning on using it to make salves, but now I will make a tincture too. Thanks for recommending that.
It seems the way that nature works is that there will always be something growing around us when we need it. I just don't know what that is where I now live.
Plaintain doesn't grow wild where I live now. I've been missing it for a while. So I ordered some seeds :) I was planning on using it to make salves, but now I will make a tincture too. Thanks for recommending that.
It seems the way that nature works is that there will always be something growing around us when we need it. I just don't know what that is where I now live.
Donna you are so right about the plants we need growing near us.
Mountain Rose Herbs is a great source for dry plant material, small bags and bulk. i always ordered dry plants for medicine making, because was in apartments and only had potted plants - hence not enough herbs for an apothecary. Dry herbs are the best way to have supplies when they are out of season - or in your case, not evident around you. Don't give up Donna. Maybe there's a plantain analog where you live and it's an even better medicine for you. Let us know!
I love your reply Yolanda. I have known about Mountain Rose Herbs for decades, but have never ordered from them. I have been thinking for a while now that I should go and have a better look at all they carry. I especially love what you say about a plantain analog around me that might be even better. I truly believe and trust than nature works like that. We have a lot of cactus and succulents - types of agave, etc. That's the first thing tha comes to mind. The Mexicans know that the cactus (pads and fruit) are soothing to and good for the digestion. I have lots of books on edible and medicinal wild plants in general and many books specific to this region. I need to get out more with my books and increase my knowledge. I already know some, especially edible plants. Between working and growing food, and trying to regenerate the soil, I haven't spent as much time as I want learning and using the wild plants. But as I do get to the wild plants, I will keep in mind what you said, and look for analogs to every common wild plant which doesn't grow here, to see if I can find a local analog. Dandelions don't grow here, but sow thistle which I already knew about does. They are very similar in properties. Thank you so much for your comments and insights!
Plaintain doesn't grow wild where I live now. I've been missing it for a while. So I ordered some seeds :) I was planning on using it to make salves, but now I will make a tincture too. Thanks for recommending that.
It seems the way that nature works is that there will always be something growing around us when we need it. I just don't know what that is where I now live.
Donna you are so right about the plants we need growing near us.
Mountain Rose Herbs is a great source for dry plant material, small bags and bulk. i always ordered dry plants for medicine making, because was in apartments and only had potted plants - hence not enough herbs for an apothecary. Dry herbs are the best way to have supplies when they are out of season - or in your case, not evident around you. Don't give up Donna. Maybe there's a plantain analog where you live and it's an even better medicine for you. Let us know!
I love your reply Yolanda. I have known about Mountain Rose Herbs for decades, but have never ordered from them. I have been thinking for a while now that I should go and have a better look at all they carry. I especially love what you say about a plantain analog around me that might be even better. I truly believe and trust than nature works like that. We have a lot of cactus and succulents - types of agave, etc. That's the first thing tha comes to mind. The Mexicans know that the cactus (pads and fruit) are soothing to and good for the digestion. I have lots of books on edible and medicinal wild plants in general and many books specific to this region. I need to get out more with my books and increase my knowledge. I already know some, especially edible plants. Between working and growing food, and trying to regenerate the soil, I haven't spent as much time as I want learning and using the wild plants. But as I do get to the wild plants, I will keep in mind what you said, and look for analogs to every common wild plant which doesn't grow here, to see if I can find a local analog. Dandelions don't grow here, but sow thistle which I already knew about does. They are very similar in properties. Thank you so much for your comments and insights!