Post by sundew on Jan 30, 2005 2:59:42 GMT -5
Sundew is just the cutiest tiny plant. It is great for colds and chest complaints. Living out by Trapper Creek, I use to walk to the remote cabin we had, Took a few hours yet was fun getting down in the tundra(walking on wet moss-for ones that have never been up in Alaska). The sundew I found was no bigger than my thumb nail, reason most never see it. It should be harvested with all the greatest care as we don't want to lose such plants. If anyone does find, please take care not to waste, having everything on hand to process.
My main herb of use is nettles. I seem to be blessed to have nice large patches half around my house and along the drive. Right now it is already up and by next week will be time to give my body it first boost of vitamins and minerals as I steam up a big batch for dinner. Since I have it around most of the year, I don't seem to need drying it, and I really don't like nettle tea!
I made some St.Johns Wort oil for cold sores, which I always get, and it really worked! Not sure what to do with all of it as I got carried away and have 4 pints in fridge!.
Jenny, I haven't found mugwort around my place yet, perhaps should look harder huh? lol
sundew
My main herb of use is nettles. I seem to be blessed to have nice large patches half around my house and along the drive. Right now it is already up and by next week will be time to give my body it first boost of vitamins and minerals as I steam up a big batch for dinner. Since I have it around most of the year, I don't seem to need drying it, and I really don't like nettle tea!
I made some St.Johns Wort oil for cold sores, which I always get, and it really worked! Not sure what to do with all of it as I got carried away and have 4 pints in fridge!.
Jenny, I haven't found mugwort around my place yet, perhaps should look harder huh? lol
sundew
Hope to get a little next summer though. I've been told that it dries up so quickly, and the sticky part is really good for you. The folks I know who do collect it say they take a small amount of vodka or brandy in a tiny bottle ---- whatever they want to tincture it in ---- with them when they go to find sundew. They drop it in the bottle as soon as it's picked. I've heard it's a very potent herb, too. Guess it only takes a little to tincture, then only a few drops are used when you need it. I don't have any first hand experience with it, so I'd love to learn more.