Medicinal & Nutritional Qualities of Our Plants
Brambles (Rubus)
Includes: Blackberries, raspberries, dewberries, black raspberries, wineberries.
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Berries: Anti-inflammatory. Contain citric acid, malic acid, pectin, fruit sugars, Vitamins A, V1, & C. Naturally acidic enough to be water bathed.
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Leaves: Astringent, diuretic, mucilaginous. Contain polypeptides, flavonoids, tannins. Used in pickled products to preserve crunchy texture of fruits or vegetables.
Alliums
Includes: Onions, garlic, chives, leeks, ramps, shallots.
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Medicinal Qualities: Digestive stimulant, expectorant, anthelmintic, carminative. Contain volatile oils, sulfur glycosides.
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Mints
Medicinal Properties: Carminative, diaphoretic, antiseptic, vasodilator, astringent, digestive antispasmodic, anthelmintic, emmenagogue. Contain volatile oils (menthol).
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Culinary Uses: Peppermint brings heat, spearmint cools you down. Orange mint and Ginger mint are customer favorites!
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Celosia cristata
Medicinal Properties: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.​
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Culinary Uses: Adds beautiful color to teas, vinegars, curries, and other foods!
