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Common Elderberry – Sambucus Canadensis: Edible & Medicinal Uses of the Pharmacy of Wild Plants

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Common Elderberry – Sambucus Canadensis

Common elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is possibly the epitome of edible and especially of medicinal wild plants. If I had to pick a favorite medicinal plant, elder is the one. Its been called “a medicine chest of its own” and “a pharmacy of its own”. I’m excited to finally cover elderberry! I use the syrup and … [Read more…]

Chicory – Cichorium Intybus: Edible & Medicinal Uses of the Coffeeweed of Wild Plants

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Chicory - Cichorium Intybus

Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a popular edible and medicinal plant with a knack as a coffee substitute. And yet another naturalized plant from Europe. Its bright blue blooms are eye catching, scattered along the roadside throughout summer. But keep reading – they aren’t just flair! I thought about calling it the time teller of edible … [Read more…]