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09/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

An edible weed from Uganda shows promise in treating scalp ringworm

African cabbage (Cleome gynandra) is traditionally used by Ugandans to treat the fungal disease scalp ringworm (Tinera capitis). A study confirmed that extracts derived from the edible weed demonstrated potent anti-fungal activities that can neutralize different strains of disease-causing fungi. The experiment was conducted under the auspices of the Mbarara University of Science and Technology. […]

06/23/2018 / By Janine Acero

Plants that many consider to be weeds are actually powerful medicinal herbs

Weeds are plants that grow where they’re not wanted, where they “steal” nutrients meant for desired crops. However, not all weeds are pests. Some can be sources of food or have medicinal properties, and other benefits that may make you see these plants in a new light. While some weeds can be beneficial, you must first consider the […]

04/12/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Common thistle weed is a traditional folk medicine treatment for chronic joint diseases, including arthritis

Don’t be quick to dismiss weeds as useless: According to an article published in the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild, the bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare) – commonly classified as a weed in most areas – can be used to treat chronic joint diseases. In the article, herbalist Matthew Alfs looks at various data to understand […]

01/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A weed to some, plantain is a survivalist’s powerful medicine

Weeds are the bane of every homeowner’s existence, but a certain plant called plantain is anything but a nuisance. Also called Plantago major, plantain is a versatile plant that every prepper needs to know about. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Plantain, which is different from the green bananas that are also called plantains, can be found almost anywhere. Plantain has […]

04/15/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

This often overlooked weed is ideal for delicious soup or tea

Touted as the “Herb Queen of the Spring” by Mother Earth News, stinging nettle is a nutritious and energy-rich favorite of herbalists. Found in most Northern forest regions around the globe during spring, many people regard this wild edible weed as a useless plant. This humble weed, however, has more value than most people think. […]

11/30/2016 / By Martin Mavis

Top 7 Weeds That Are Actually Herbs (Video)

Top 7 weeds that are actually herbs (with the Health Ranger):

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