Wonder Weeds with Health by Logic

Wonder Weeds

The dictionary defines a weed as “a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth, especially one that tends to overgrow or choke out more desirable plants.” Weeds seem to grow where other plants fail. Could this be because they contain health-giving properties, which aid their own survival? While considered a curse for any gardener, there are many common weeds proven to have valuable health benefits. Used by civilisations world-wide, the health benefits of certain weeds have been recorded since ancient times.

Some common weeds used in modern natural health remedies are:

Dandelion: aids digestion and highly helpful for liver function.

Daisy: helpful for gastrointestinal and respiratory tract disorders, plus has anti-inflammatory properties.

Yellow Dock: a gentle laxative, blood cleanser, and encourages good digestion by stimulating the release of gastric juices. An ointment of yellow dock is valuable for skin conditions that cause itching, sores, and lesions.

Milk Thistle: maintains liver health and protects it from the effects of toxins such as alcohol, a polluted environment or workplace, and a host of liver-related diseases. Nettle: helps with urination problems and kidney stones, joint ailments and as a diuretic. The leaves are also said to help fight allergies and hay fever. Used in Homeopathy to alleviate hives.

Plantain (Broadleaf): has astringent properties, reducing inflammation of the skin, and used to treat minor skin irritations such as stings, bites, burns and cuts. Beneficial in treating bronchitis, sore throats and cold symptoms.

Red Clover: a treatment for coughs, bronchitis, exhaustion, hormonal imbalances, anxiety and spasms.

Yarrow: once known as Soldier’s Wound Wort, yarrow is still made into an ointment for wounds to this day. Chewing the leaves relieves toothache. Relief for colds and used in a poultice for haemorrhoids.

There are so many more beneficial weeds – too many to name here – but, before you begin grazing on the weeds in your garden, research their suitability and safety, and make sure they are not sprayed or grown in contaminated soil.

Safe and well researched plant-based extracts and supplements are available at your local natural health store, HEALTH BY LOGIC in Silverdale Village.

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