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Ingrid Cline, www.timeoutmassage.ca
...Poultices and More
Organs Systems Affected:
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skin, blood, mucous membranes, throat, lungs, bladder and urinary tract, gut, gallbladder, liver and eyes.
Medicinal Properties:
Vulnerary: Plantain's vulnerary action calms irritated tissues and has an intense drawing ability, helping to suck out dirt or venom, bring a blister or pimple to a head, or extract a deeply-imbedded splinter or bee stinger.
Expectorant: In cases of upper respiratory infection and irritated cough, plantain leaf’s expectorant properties help the body expel mucus.
Diuretic: Plantain has a mild diuretic effect, and its aucubin content boosts the kidneys’ uric acid production.
These properties, along with its cooling, soothing, antiseptic effects, make it a good ingredient in blends for cystitis and urinary tract infections.
Demulcent: Plantain’s combination of toning tannins and soothing demulcent properties makes it a good remedy both internally and externally for any sore or irritated condition.
Astringent: Plantain helps to tone and tighten tissues both external skin and the internal mucus membranes.
Inflammation Modula-
tor: Generally inflammation is energetically hot-natured so the cooling and soothing properties of plantain can be useful for acne, also working well as a mouthwash for inflamed gums or canker sores.
Antiseptic: Plantain can help fight bacteria in cases of open wounds and is also
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Healthy Herb Summer Salad
2 ears corn, husked and cooked 12 lettuce leaves 2 limes, juiced 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and thinly slices 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 1/2 cup feta cheese 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper
In a medium bowl, mix together scallions, cilantro, parsley, lime juice and olive oil.
Strip the corn from the cob carefully using a sharp knife and add the kernels to the herb mixture.
Stir until all ingredients are well-combined. Divide the mixture into 12 and scoop into lettuce leaves. Top with feta cheese and season with ground pepper.
Eating nutritious hasn't been this good - try these amazing low-calorie herbs and spices snacks for a healthier and slimmer body!
Herbal Drinks
Cool off with herbal drinks. Make an herbal infusion with 2-4 Tbsps fresh herbs such as mint, lemon balm, lavender and chamomile. Boil a cup of water in a pot, add the herbs, then turn off the heat and allow to infuse for 30 minutes.
Strain and storein fiidge. Drink as is on hot summer days or make a smoothie with your favorite milk or nut milk with ice. Ahhh!
