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Lavendar can be used to help treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, and skin irritations

Updated on May 15, 2024June 15, 2023

Research has shown that lavender can be used to help treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, and skin irritations. Lavender is best absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes like the lining of the nose. Lavender can be used a variety of ways such as as an oil, salve, spray, or tea.

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Dandelion has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy and as a food source rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals

Updated on May 15, 2024June 8, 2023

Dandelions are nutritious plants rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and K, and contains vitamin E, folate, and other minerals.  Dandelion has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy and as a food source. It can be eaten cooked or raw and is known to help lower blood pressure and improve digestion.  Dandelion can …

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Fly Agaric Mushrooms can be used as a food, poison, or hallucinogenic 🍄

Updated on June 19, 2024May 18, 2023

The Fly Agaric mushroom or amanita muscaria is one of the most recognizable mushroom known for its red cap and white spots. Like most raw foods, consuming fly agaric raw will make you sick.  The poisonous and hallucinogenic properties of fly agaric should be boiled out before cooking and consuming.  If uncooked and consumed in …

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The root of lady’s slipper orchids was once used as a remedy for anxiety, tooth pain, and muscle spasms

Updated on May 15, 2024May 15, 2023

The root of the plant is believed to have sedative properties that can be used to treat a variety of ailments 

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Fly Agaric Mushrooms can be used as a food, poison, or hallucinogenic

Updated on May 14, 2024April 10, 2023

This is the Fly Agaric mushroom or amanita muscaria, recognized for its red cap and white spots 🍄  Like most raw foods, consuming fly agaric raw will make you sick.  The poisonous and hallucinogenic properties of fly agaric should be boiled out before cooking and consuming.  If uncooked and consumed in large quantities, this mushroom’s …

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