I've been setting off on a new adventure lately. I don't know where, or how far it will take me, but I have become fascinated with the world of herbs and wild foods. I am amazed by the vast variety of plants and herbs that God has given us to use for our health and survival! Most of us know that peppermint can sooth an upset stomach, but did you know that the Latin name for Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, means "disorder remedy used in the workshop" and the plant has properties that can treat a wide range of ailments from intestinal gas and poor digestion to arthritis and even acne? There are a host of other wild "weeds" that can be made into treatments for all sorts of troubles. Others are good for eating, either as a part of a meal, or as seasonings to enhance a more "traditional" meal.
Learning about and collecting these wild treasures has become my latest hobby. It gives me a real sense of accomplishment, knowing that I can take things from the world around me and use them to provide for my family and help to keep them healthy. Now if I could just get them to try my food experiments!
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