Medicinal Herbs & Plants-Forage or Grow Your Own

Purslane: The Omega-3 You Can Grow for Free!
https://thegrownetwork.com/purslane-omega-3/

  I was at the farmers market a few years ago checking out the seasonal greens. I noticed a lovely display of a succulent-type plant that looked exactly like a weed I’d been pulling out of my garden by the wheelbarrow loads for the last week.

It was selling for $6 a pound and people were lining up for it. Well, I bought a bag full and took it home to compare with the stuff that was swallowing my garden beds. Yep—exact match!

After that I did more research and discovered that the weed—oops, I mean “green”—was purslane. From that moment on, I stopped weeding it and started eating it—chopped in salads, sauteed with other greens, pureed in smoothies, mixed with bean dishes, and more.   ---CONTINUED---

$0 Alternatives to Pain Meds
https://www.askaprepper.com/0-alternatives-to-pain-meds/

When you are in pain, you need fast relief. But pain medicines have side effects that you may want to avoid, and now we are possibly facing shortages of drugs. One solution that I have found is using herbs for pain relief.

Most people are unaware of the pain-relieving qualities of herbs that are readily available across the United States. You probably have most of these growing near you. ---CONTINUED---

11 Herbal Alternatives to Antibiotics
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/herbal-alternatives-antibiotics/

  Oftentimes, the world’s best medications are not the ones developed in labs, but rather the ones made by Mother Nature. For thousands of years, mankind has relied on various herbs to treat a wide range of conditions.

While the advent of antibiotics drastically reduced the popularity of these herbal alternatives, they still remain effective to this day and are starting to enjoy more popularity as many diseases have grown resistant to antibiotics.   ---CONTINUED---

 CROSS POSTED in Medical Concerns :: Medicines :: Antibiotics

Wild Lettuce: Natural Pain Killer– Identification, Use, and Preparation
https://alphasurvivalist.net/wild-lettuce/

  (SNIP) ... There are literally thousands of plants that have a modicum of medicinal value, but those that provide pain relief have always been regarded very highly. One such plant, that is often at the top of many peoples’ list as it offers excellent pain relieving properties is Lactuca Virosa, also known as the wild lettuce or opium lettuce.   ---CONTINUED---

15 Medicinal Herbs for Natural Pain Relief
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/medicinal-herbs-to-help-you-ease-pain-naturally/

Although I think it’s a good idea to stock up on OTC medicines, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have any natural medicines as well. OTC medicine has an expiration date, but you can grow fresh medicinal herbs year after year, making them a great option for people who want to live off the grid or at least be a little more self-sufficient.

(SNIP) ... One type of medication that people will miss more than any other in a grid-down scenario is painkillers, so pain relief is going to be the main focus of this list. ---CONTINUED---

Medicinal uses of garlic
https://www.backwoodshome.com/medicinal-uses-of-garlic/

One of the greatest gifts of natural medicine that can be found on this earth is garlic, or Allium sativum. It has been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years. It has antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties. It is also an antioxidant and an immune stimulant. ---CONTINUED---

8 Reasons To Leave A Purslane Weed Growing
https://homemaking.com/hannah/leave-purslane-weed-growing/

You’ve likely seen this little weed before. It’s called purslane, and it commonly grows along the edge of walkways and in between patio stones. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been pulling out this weed for years. However, the next time you see purslane sprouting up somewhere, don’t kill it! There are many surprising health benefits to this little plant. ---CONTINUED---

14 Survival Trees You Can Forage For Medicine
https://www.askaprepper.com/14-survival-trees-you-can-forage-for-medicine/

  Perhaps most people think of herbs, when it comes to creating natural medicinal products.

However, the world is surrounded by plenty of trees that can also be used to make powerful medicines to help aid in our health, without destroying the tree.   ---CONTINUED---

The Herbal Apothecary: 100 Medicinal Herbs and How to Use Them
https://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Apothecary-Medicinal-Herbs-Them/dp/1604695676

  Start your path to natural wellness with the safe, trusted advice found in The Herbal Apothecary. With the guidance of naturopath JJ Pursell, you will learn how to safely create your own remedies using plants you know and love. Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to plant-based medicine. It features profiles of the 100 of the most important medicinal plants that include information on medicinal uses, identification and cultivation, and recipes for common concerns. Additional information includes step-by-step instructions for making herbal teas, tinctures, compresses, salves, and more. This comprehensive guide includes treatments for men, women, and children that address a variety of concerns including muscle strain, the flu, the common cold, insomnia, anxiety, and much more.

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Why Knowing How to Use Plantain Is Like Carrying a First Aid Kit Around in Your Pocket
https://gardeningsoul.com/why-knowing-how-to-use-plantain-is-like-carrying-a-first-aid-kit-around-in-your-pocket/?fbclid=IwAR3SZQxNnS4Hg6SdzdjiWlXW50S1TfdjrD_wuTqntkQ4w3Mi9-6mn0CB9a4

  (SNIP) .... Herbalists believe it to be one of the best, most readily available herbs for a variety of first aid applications and chronic health problems. Plantain herb is also a nutritious edible full of calcium and high amounts of vitamins A, C and K. It can be prepared in myriad ways for medicinal use.   ---CONTINUED---

15 Medicinal Herbs for Natural Pain Relief
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/medicinal-herbs-to-help-you-ease-pain-naturally/

(SNIP) ... One type of medication that people will miss more than any other in a grid-down scenario is painkillers, so pain relief is going to be the main focus of this list. You won’t find anything as strong as Vicodin below, but if nothing else these herbs can make the pain more tolerable.

Here, then, are 15 medicinal herbs that are natural painkillers. ---CONTINUED---