Building up my ability to hammock camp I found some great parts that make up the whole.
Herbs
Grid Down: Heart & Blood Pressure Care
It is important to realize and understand that if we ever have a grid down situation or some sort of natural disaster that prevented us from getting our medication, a lot of people will die. Diabetics, epileptics, anyone with heart disease. You name it. So what can you learn and put into play that will […]
Grow Your Own Medicinal Herbs
You Can Grow Your Own Medicinal Herbs Some people believe that using medicinal herbs is a hip new way to stay out of the doctor’s office. It might be hip, but it ain’t new. Medicinal Herbs is the world’s oldest healing system, dating back at least 60,000 years. (That was the Paleolithic Era.) People have […]
Wild Violets
Wild Violets seem to grow just about everywhere in the United States, well at least everywhere there is moist, shady soil. They being to bloom in spring and will continue until early winter. Wild violets can be made into jams, jellies, candies, cough syrup, laxatives and liniments. The flowers of wild violets are high in […]
Burdock and Its Benefits
Burdock is our weed for need! Burdock is considered a weed in the United States, however in Japan and parts of Europe, they eat this plant as a vegetable. Yum Yum! Burdock is a member of the daisy family. It grows three to four feet tall, has a flower that blooms between June and October, […]
Henbit
Henbit, not to be confused with purple dead nettle, have similar flowers and similar leaves. Henbit, part of the mint family, has scalloped-edged leaves that make a little umbrella along the stem. They have a tiny purple-pink flower that blossoms around early-mid March and last until sometime in late April, but will usually be gone […]
Betony: AKA Bishops Wort
Betony has some health benefits that you should be aware of. Betony is a forgot practice. It’s herbal medicine has been used for years to treat anxiety, stress, depression and more. It does have a mild uterine stimulate so pregnant women should not use it. It is known to be helpful in treating sinusitis and […]
The Herb That Purifies Blood And More
This single herb get’s it name because of it’s medicinal, microbial effects on the blood. High in Iron and excellent source for Vitamin K and a essential source for having normalized blood clotting. No it’s not an overnight miracle worker, but with prolong usage it will either be a preventative maintenance item or a remedy […]
Basil; Not Just A Sweet Tasting Herb
Basil (Ocimum basilicum), also known as Saint Joseph’s Wort, is a herb belonging to the mint family Lamiaceae and is often used as a seasoning in cooking. Basil is native to India and other tropical areas of Asia. Basil is used in traditional Tamil medicine and in ayurvedic medicine, which is a form of alternative […]
External Herbal Terms
Liniments– Should not be ingested!!! This is solvent that is rubbed on the body and friction is created to reduce swelling, increase circulation and relieve pain. This can be as simple as witch hazel or isopropyl alcohol. You can use these for anti-inflammation and relieving pain. You can use ginger or black pepper infusion […]
What To Eat in the Wilderness Info-graphic
This is an awesome info-graphic we were given permission to share with you all by ukoakdoors.co.uk. 🙂 Hope you enjoy!!
Herbal Terms For Internal Use
Written By T. K. Barwood I wanted to take some time to help clarify terms in many blogs, including my own. In this bi-weekly post I would like to talk about internal usages and terms. Herbal Extract– Extracts separate beneficial components from the less useful parts of the plants. Extracts can be liquid or powder. […]
Amaranth
By T. K. Barwood wildweedsblog.com Amaranth is today’s topic. I like this plant because a lot of people have heard of it, but don’t really know what it is or how to use it. Wild amaranth is usually green with a green to red stem. The stems are weak and only grow 2-3 feet tall. […]
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