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Day 200 Stop and Look 365ForagingI have many different interests. Hubby sometimes wishes I would condense the list. But each one sparks joy in me. My newest one has been foraging. I really enjoy learning and hunting for medicinal plants.This means discovering the benefits of plants that can be found in the woods or even on the side of the road. My new discovery is goldenrod. It can treat things like: urinary tract infections, colds, allergies, and even the flu. Some people even put it in salads. There are many more uses you can discover for yourself. I found a bounty of goldenrod, and I am using it to make teas and tinctures. I think it’s wonderful that we have so many resources on this plant that can help us. We just need to protect the planet.

Goldenrod grows wild. Look for bright yellow flowers
All of the plant can be used
Use the flowers and leaves for tea
flowers also great for tinctures
It needs to set for 6 weeks
Save the stems for kindling

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