It took watching an episode of “Farmer’s Almanac” on television to remind me that Goldenrod and Ragweed are not the same thing.  In fact the man speaking mentioned that tea can be made from the Goldenrod flower, aerial parts, that may actually help with some allergies.  Often if Ragweed is growing, it won’t be hard to find some Goldenrod nearby.  So often the cure for what ails you in one herb will be found growing very close by.

Another example is poison ivy and Jewelweed…my husband is fearful of poison ivy as he gets it so easily, so pointed it out along the same path as we saw the Goldenrod, and I pointed to the Jewelweed that as growing right next to it.

Here is a picture of Goldenrod that I took last weekend.

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Some say that if you need to use Licorice Root, you should be taking Potassium with it if blood pressure is a concern.  Generally this is used to support the glandular system, I was taking it for a while myself to support my adrenal glands.  It is generally a tonic herb.

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Not only is this a healthy plant, but unlike some nutrient drinks, I hear that it tastes quite good, and is offered with a complete range of vitamins and minerals in the small, daily amount that the people who take this supplement drink. If you want more information, you can find it at the official Monavie Acai Juice website.

The source of the delicious flavor in this drink is a vine, and the flavor is in the roots. These vines have long prickly stems and shiny leaves, and numerous reddish-brown roots. It is the deep roots of this plant that are harvested and prepared for brewing delicious drink, or tonic, with the flavor of root beer.

The vine grows in tropical areas, temperate zones, places like the Caribbean, and South American or Central America.

Medicinally, Sarsaparilla is traditionally used to support the circulatory system and the liver. It also has tonic properties and have been used traditionally for skin support. It may also promote normal digestion and appetite.

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Claudia L. Meydrech, CN, Herbalist & ” The Happy Nutritionist“

But Alfalfa is wonderful for people, too. Like Aloe Vera discussed in an earlier post, it is an herb that many know about. It is able to draw nutrients from deep within fertile soil because of its deep root system. For hundreds of years the herb has been used in folk medicine for inflammation, arthritis, and rheumatism. Because the nutrient content is good for many things in the body, it is considered a body tonic herb.

Among the nutrients pulled up into the leaves from the soil, and taken in from the sun, are:

• Protein
• Fat
• Beta carotene
• Vitamins E, B1, B2, C, D and K
• Isoflavonoid phytoalexins
• Isoflavone phytoestrogens
• Alkaloids asperagine and trigonelline
• RICH source of Chlorophyll

There are studies that show that the herb reduces cholesterol absorption and the formation of plaque in arteries. The herb is said to have blood purifying properties, aids in some reduction of cholesterol level, and relaxes smooth muscles. It can help reduce blood sugar levels and help balance the good bacteria in the digestive system. (Contact me if you would like study sources.)

Alfalfa is the source of chlorophyll in something I like to add to my drinking water called “Liquid Chlorophyll“. 

Alfalfa is available on every herbal supplement shelf.

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