Foraging For Beginners

The fresh leaves can be rubbed on the skin to treat rheumatism. Tea from the leaves is used traditionally for treating hay fever, anemia and arthritis. Externally, nettles are used to treat gout, arthritic pain, hemorrhoids, skin complaints and hair problems

Dandelion is a common herbal diuretic and laxative. Tea made from leaves and roots of dandelion helps in production of urine and also dissolves urinary stones.

Blackberry leaves are effective for treating diarrhea and dysentery because they contain an abundance of astringent substances. An infusion of the leaves can also be used to treat small injuries and soothe hemorrhoids or sore throats