– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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Category Archives: “Weeds”
Mushroom Myths Debunked
A primer on what’s true and not true about mushrooms.
References
Medicinal Mushrooms
Fly Agaric
The Misunderstood Magic Mushroom
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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“Follow the science”
From one of our favorite educators. He talks about plants in the context of where and how they live, not just how useful they are.
Plant Wisdom has been quiet because some people have been fighting the madness of the last two years on a nearly full time basis.
I’m one of them.
For those who still don’t get it, here’s a story about a plant that “scientists” have … Read more
Catnip, not just for cats
We’ve been mostly silent here (dealing with the fallout of a government-created ordeal), but this video really jumped out.
A lucid and comprehensive description of this wonderful plant from Dina Falconi.
You can see more of her work plus a link to all her videos here: https://www.botanicalartspress.com
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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Plant Wisdom’s greatest hits
This might be the last time you hear from me for a while.
There is a ton of life- changing information on the Plant Wisdom site.
I have put some of our “greatest hits” together on one page.
I hope you will take advantage of it and share it widely with people who need it now.
One thing we can always count on are the plants. We just have to … Read more
The world’s most nutritious terrestrial plant?
The Moringa aka “The Miracle Tree”
A gift from the Himalayas
Staff Update (Sep 24, 2019): There was a small error in the video which we have removed around the 2:05 mark regarding the seeds being used for cleansing “malaria-ridden water”. Instead, it should have been “bacteria-ridden water”. Sorry for any confusion!
Evidence that the answer to all human problems are in nature, and very often in the form … Read more
Elderberry Medicine
The host “Herbal Jedi” does a wonderful job of introducing the lore and health properties of this magical plant.
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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Opening your eyes to Goldenrod
It’s Goldenrod time where I live. Maybe where you live too.
Goldenrod has the reputation of being an allergen.
While anything can be an allergen to anybody, this is not the plant behind fall allergies. Ragweed is the far more likely culprit.
In fact, goldenrod is not only NOT a “problem,” this abundant, easy-to-find plant is has a long standing reputation as a formidable healing herb.
Another view on Goldenrod
… Read moreMarvelous motherwort
A healing “weed” that grows free is just coming into its own in the northeast.
You can learn more about Diana’s course here.
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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The Threefold nature of plants and reading the Book of Nature
The Threefold nature of plants and reading the Book of Nature
A fascinating conversation with Dr. Thomas Cowan.
We found this video here:
https://www.gardensall.com/specialty-crops/
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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