Salt & Light Natural Wellness

07/18/2025

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This is plantain, two different species of plantain.
Narrow-leafed plantain is on the left next to broad-leafed plantain on the right.

Both leaves are edible. Narrow-leafed is more bitter whereas as broad-leafed is more palatable because narrow-leafed contains more medicinal constituents (making it more bitter). Overall, the leaves taste best in Spring but you can still use them when needed!
Notice the parallel veins of the leaf and the tall stalk with little flowers. Those are identifying markers.

Have you ever heard of psyllium husk? It comes from the seeds of a type of plantain stalk, but all plantain seeds have that mucilaginous quality. Psyllium husk is a binding agent used in fiber products and gluten-free baking.

If you go camping and need to know any plant, this might be it. Chew up those leaves and put them right on bee stings and bug bites. 🐝 They will cool them down, stop itching, and draw out the venom.

Also, posted below, a study that showed plantain might actually help liver damage when dealing with APAP toxicity!
God's creations truly heals!
Don't use or eat something if you don't know what it is!

06/13/2025

We are back! Who is ready to join us on our wellness journey?

In our fast-paced world, taking care of our mental and physical health is more crucial than ever. The increasing levels of stress and busy lifestyles can easily derail our well-being. Natural health practices can help restore balance, making everyday life more manageable. Here are some practical wel...

05/20/2024

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Foods that Lower Blood Pressure
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* Fruits: apple, banana, blueberry, cranberry, fig, grape, orange, pomegranate.

* Vegetables: beets, broccoli, celery, dandelion greens, garlic, mushrooms, parsley, potatoes, seaweed, spinach

* Drinking eight ounces (a cup) of beetroot juice (best cooked, but raw will do) a day, every day, decreases blood pressure about as quickly and about as much as most drugs. It is loaded with nitrate, which turns into nitric oxide in the body, widens blood vessels and increases blood flow.

Read more here:
https://www.wisewomanmentor.com/healing-archive/foods-that-lower-blood-pressure
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03/16/2024

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Natural Easter Egg dyes!

03/08/2024

In celebration of International Women's Day, we want to honor our fellow women herbalists from all over the world! We see you, we honor you, we are grateful for you! Who is your favorite woman herbalist?

Celebrating Women Herbalists on International Women’s Day Laura Pardoe| March 7, 2024 | Figures of the Herb World, Herbalism International Women’s Day seems an appropriate time to acknowledge and bring thanks and attention to the many women herbalists who have kept the tradition of Western Herba...

12/31/2023

That’s still a big deal and should be celebrated!

06/27/2023

🍄☕️Mushrooms are all the rage these days! When in truth, they have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, for their numerous benefits. Cordyceps is an adaptogenic fungus that, despite what The Last of Us would have us believe, is quite beneficial. It reduces fatigue, and has anti-aging properties, and fights inflammation. The adaptogenic properties help the body deal with stress and anxiety, which are also found in schisandra.

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05/20/2023

💚 My newest favorite morning drink! 🍄 Since I can’t do coffee but want something warm and yummy, this is a delicious substitute. ☕️ Plus the mushroom blend helps boost mental clarity, focus & alertness, immune health, and helps me manage everyday stress! 🌱
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11/28/2022

Do you have a weighted blanket? We love ours!

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