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nce again, it’s time to delve into response. It has been used in tradi- U s e c o d f o r 2 5 % O f f
Othe amazing medicinal herbs of tional remedies and as a wild food Y o u r E n t i r e O n l i n e O r d e r ! * *
Southern Oregon. We live in such a by ancient and modern civilizations
lush and rich area when it comes to alike. Both these plants are nourish- Need Digestive Support?
diverse plant life, and the plants that ing and stimulating to the digestive
have made their home here can be system, providing both intestinal and
helpful to us in many ways. It’s worth liver support.
exploring and identifying these herbs
and how they can be incorporated Other digestive support herbs worth
into our daily routine.We tend to mentioning are Peppermint (Mentha
forget about our digestive system piperita), which has been shown to
and its role in the overall health of help soothe and calm the stomach, as
our bodies. Typically, until something well as Saint John’s Wort (Hypericum
feels off, we forget all about our bod- perforatum) and Lemon Balm
ies dynamic fuel system. We expect (Melissa officinalis), both providing
a lot from our bodies as they carry thymoleptic and adaptogenic effects.
us through our day. As our days grow These herbs may help increase one’s
busier and faster with the modern mood and decrease feelings of nerv-
pace of life, ensuring our bodies have ous tension, as well as help us adjust
the right nutrients to power them to changing situations by stabilizing
becomes more important than ever. the nervous system.

There are many ways to support the By responsibly cultivating and wild
digestive system, starting with being harvesting these plants, we can pre-
conscious of our diets, our water serve their traditional uses. We can
intake, and the ingredients in our also highlight their much-needed
food. This helps us be aware of what reintroduction back into our ecosys-
we put in our system and how those tems and medicine cabinets for the
choices impact our general wellbe- whole family to enjoy. An easy way
ing. Another way of supporting your to start is to try herbal tea! Tea is
digestive system is knowing and soothing and comforting, first creat-
harnessing the power of medicinal ing a moment to slow down to brew
herbs. There are many bioregional the tea. Making herbal tea a part
herbs growing wild in Southern of weekly routines is a nice way of
Oregon that can support both our taking a moment to do something
digestion and our stress response. good for the body and specifically
The goal is to support a healthy the digestive system Also, consumers
digestive process overall. can add single herb tinctures (con-
centrated herbal extractions in alco-
A common weed, Dandelion hol) or compounded herbal tinctures
(Taraxacum officinale), that many (multiple herbs) as a way of adding
folks work to eradicate from their an herbal kick to other drinks.
yard is well known for its ability to
remedy an upset stomach and for its We encourage you to explore the
strong detoxification abilities. Parts gifts that are the medicinal herbs
used are both the young leaves and of Southern Oregon. Your digestive
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