Hyssop

 Hyssop is in the mint family as evident by its square stem. Hyssop bears blue to purplish blue colored flowers and these bloom from the month of July in the summer through October in the fall. Hyssop and its oil are mainly used to treat respiratory problems. Hyssop is used for the treatment nasal congestion and mild irritations of the respiratory tract, and bronchitis.The active ingredients of Hyssop facilitates the expectoration of mucus.

It is very mild and has been safe to when dealing conditions of the lungs.
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Lacinato Kale

  Lacinato  also called Dinosaur Kale

An original Italian heirloom that dates back to the eighteenth century.  'Dino' kale has deep blue-grey, super-savoyed long and narrow leaves, excellent flavor.  Extremely winter hardy variety becomes sweeter after a hard frost This plant has twice the level of anti-oxidant carotenoids compared to hybrid varieties of Kale. Best eaten when leaves are small and tender.


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Pennyroyal

 Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) is a plant in the mint genus, within the family Lamiaceae. Crushed Pennyroyal leaves exhibit a very strong fragrance similar to spearmint. Pennyroyal is a traditional culinary herb, folk remedy, and abortifacient. (abort fetus) The essential oil of Pennyroyal is used in aromatherapy,  a highly toxic volatile organic compound affecting liver and uterine function.
Strongly aromatic with a menthol-mint aroma. A hardy ground cover used as an insect repellant.

The most popular current use of the tea is to settle the stomach. Other reported medicinal uses through history include treatment for fainting, flatulence, gall ailments, gout, and hepatitis (presumably Hepatitis A), and as a lung cleanser, a gum strengthener and, when ground with vinegar, a tumor remedy.

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Hopi Red Dye Amaranth

An ancient starchless grain with an outstanding flavor. Its deep red baby leaves and rosettes brighten salad mixes; young plants make nutritious steamed greens; flowers can be used in bouquets; and the seeds are ground into a high protein, gluten-free(starch-less) flour. Traditionally used by the Hopis as a ceremonial food dye to produce red cornbread.

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Alkaline Water

Alkaline Water
It is important to hydrate the body with alkalizing water. Like the earth on which we live, our bodies are 70% water. Food cravings are often the body's cry for water. A thirst for water will begin as one begins to hydrate with water.

A diet high in acid foods such as meat, dairy, grains, high sugar fruits and bread, causes acid wastes to build up in the body. When acid wastes enter our blood stream, the blood system will attempt to dispose of these wastes in liquid form through the lungs or the kidneys. If there are too many wastes to handle, they are deposited in various organ systems like the heart, pancreas, liver, colon, and other locations.

The breakdown of this disposal process of acid waste could also be called "the aging process". To slow down and reverse this process, one must begin by removing this over-acidification of the blood and tissues by including liberal amounts of alkaline water in the diet. Alkaline water has a pH between 9 and 11, and will neutralize harmful stored acid wastes and gently remove them from the tissues. Your water filter can alkalize your drinking water and also create acid water, both beneficial:

Benefits of Alkaline Water – Internal Use
• Regulates blood pressure
• Helps digestive problems
• Balances body's pH
• Reduce acidosis
• Reverse Aging
• Increased Energy
• Urea stones dissolved
• Good antioxidant source
• Cooked foods and beverages requiring water taste better


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Autumn Hawkbit

Autumn Hawkbit
Often times mistaken for Dandelion, but the leaves are finer and the deep lobes are symmetrical. Also the flower stalks are not hollow and may be branched, both are in the Compositae family. It closely resembles Cat's Ear, except it does not have the hairs on the stems and leaves.

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Sassafras "root beer" herb
Sassafras grows at the edges of forests, in thickets, and along residential streets in the eastern half of the U.S. It's in season all year. If you tear or crush the leaves, they smell like root beer. You can make tea with the leaves by pouring boiling water over a handful, letting them sit covered, away from the heat, 20 minutes, then straining out the leaves. The root is has a stronger favor, and can be used as a blood purifier. You can also chew on sassafras twigs to freshen your breath.

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