Burdock (Arctium Lappa)

If you walked through the woods you might find you or your dog covered in burrs. You might know that these were the inspiration of the invention of velcro but did you know that the plants roots, and leaves have been used in cleansing remedies for a long time. This herb is valued by herbalist for its ability to detoxify blood. In Russia burdock juice is rubbed on bald heads to stimulate hair growth. To heal fungal or bacterial infections, such as athlete's foot and acne, wash the effected area twice daily until cleared with burdock syrup. Taking burdock tea 3 times daily will help clear toxins. Burdock used to cleanse the skin, as an antibiotic, and purify the blood. This plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Sow fresh seeds in autumn. Harvest roots of one-year-old plants in spring and use them fresh or dried, contains most active ingredients when used fresh.

Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale)

In England this plant used to be believed to ward off witches if picked on Midsummer's Eve; called 'witch gowan'. This "weed" has been considered a pest in America however this herb is wonderfully medicinal. So much so that in place where is doesn't grow naturally, such as China and Japan, they have farms/greenhouses devoted to growing this plant for medicinal uses. For years in America this herb has been used to treat kidney diseases. This herb can be uses to fight acne or eczema along with flushing accumulated waste in the liver. This herb is rich in Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese, and potassium. The leaves of this plant contains more protein than spinach.; the leaves alone are 14% protein. This plant is also loaded with antioxidants and vitamins.The nutrients in dandelion greens may help reduce the risk of cancer, multiple sclerosis, cataracts, age-related muscular degeneration and stroke. Dandelion contains anti-inflammatory properties which provide benefit to those with asthma and other inflammatory diseases. This herb prefers rich, well drained soil in full sun. The seeds should be sowed in the spring, the leaves and fresh flowers can be picked anytime they flower but roots should be dug up in the second autumn.