Five “weeds,” tons of medicine. In today’s Everyday Homesteading episode, Carolyn sits down with herbalist Dr. Patrick Jones to unpack practical, safe uses for five common wild herbs: mallow/marshmallow/hollyhock (roots), plantain (leaf), burdock (root), stinging nettle (leaf/seed/root), and mullein (leaf/flower/root).

What you’ll learn:

• Mallow family roots for soothing mucous membranes and calming “die lines” in stubborn wounds
• Plantain for punctures, drawing out toxins, and gentle gut support
• Burdock root for liver, skin, and daily prebiotic benefits
• Stinging nettle leaf for allergies, seed for kidneys, root for male urinary support
• Mullein to quiet dry coughs, make simple ear oil, and support back/bladder with the root
• Best times to harvest roots of biennials, how to slice before drying, and what to stock in a starter herbal kit

Resources:

- For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/healing-herbs-and-plants/
- Check out Doc Jones' book here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/podcast-docjonesweeds
- Thanks to Lehman's for sponsoring this podcast. Be sure to check them out, and don't forget to request a FREE catalog at https://lehmans.com
- Check out Dr. Patrick Jones and everything he has to offer over at https://homegrownherbalist.net

Time Stamps:
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 2:29 - Lehmans
- 4:04 - How You Can Help!
- 5:14 - Main Topic

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