Crataegus oxyacantha flowers & berries. 

I Love Sour Sorrel

This is now in full leaf as a Spring delicacy to liven up our salads. It tunes the palette, sharpens our digestion and helps the liver work better.

Do you grow it ?

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Youthful Birch Leaves for Urinary Support

Birch leaves have long been used as a simple fresh tea to help move sluggish urine output. It`s also been relied upon as a support for urine infections in any part of the urinary system and/or bladder.

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Nettles - Free Greens for the Picking

At this stage of growth nettle leaves are delicious picked and cooked like spinach. ( obviously, collect from clean areas) They are incredibly rich in all vitamins, minerals, trace elements and protein.

Eat as they are with a dash of olive oil and black pepper once cooked, or add to dishes including curries and stews.

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How would have guessed Birch can help with this!

Strikingly attractive silver birch (Betula pendula) with its black and white bark, their leaves are incredibly medicinal. So common to gardens, woodlands and parks.

Rich in betulin and betulinol, these leaves are highly anti-bacterial and very useful for cystitis. They are also good at removing excess water, (maybe connected to blood pressure)or the menstrual cycle. They do this without irritating the kidneys, very important.

In Europe, they have always been used as a slimming aid. They also help arthritis as they are anti-inflammatory and reduce uric acid levels. Many digestive system issues are balanced with these leaves as well.

Caution: Due to salicylates in leaves, those sensitive to aspirin and salicylates or using blood thinning medication should not take it.

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