Today, we're here to learn about wild strawberry medicinal uses: the UK wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca. We'll discover how to ID wild strawberries, and find out the answer to the question "Are wild strawberries safe to eat?" (spoiler: the answer is yes). We'll explore wild strawberry health benefits and wild strawberry medicinal properties. By the end of this fact-filled post, you'll be an expert on everything wild strawberry!
Look no further to learn more about rose hip tea benefits, how to make rose hip tea & more rose hip recipes. My name is Rosa Wilde, and I teach herbal medicine and foraging at The School of Wild Medicine. If you'd like to learn more about the medicinal uses of rose, I have a post on that too. So, let's get to know rose hip tea a little better, shall we?
Today, we're discovering the medicinal uses of mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris plant. We'll be learning about how to forage mugwort, mugwort health benefits and historical uses. If you're curious about mugwort recipes and mugwort remedies, this one's for you! Let me know in the comments if you have any questions :)
Are you here to unlock the secrets of Bellis perennis medicinal uses and common daisy medicinal uses? From soothing bruises and easing joint aches to calming coughs, supporting digestion, and nurturing your skin, the common daisy is a tiny flower with big healing powers. If you want to learn more about daisy medicinal uses, you're in the right place.
Feeling curious about Usnea medicinal uses and Usnea benefits? Then you're in for a treat, because this post is a beginner-friendly introduction covering the health benefits of the lichen known as Usnea. You may be wondering who is talking. I'm Rosa Wilde – wild food forager and community herbalist at The School of Wild Medicine. I’ve written this easy-to-read Usnea guide using trusted sources (you’ll find them listed at the end). Make yourself a nice cup of tea, get comfy and together we'll take some time to learn all about Usnea.
Are you curious about oak medicinal uses and oak bark benefits? Learn how to ID oak trees, create herbal remedies and discover oak recipes like oak bark tea and acorn cookies.
Are you intrigued by the horn of plenty mushroom, also known as Craterellus cornucopioides or the "trumpet of death"? This post will walk you through how to distinguish this mysterious black mushroom from horn of plenty mushroom look alikes. We'll cover when and where to forage for it, horn of plenty health benefits and the best horn of plenty recipes. If you’ve been meaning to get familiar with the horn of plenty fungi, this is your perfect starting point.
Curious about the Boletus edulis mushroom, also known as the penny bun, cep or porcini? You're in for a treat! This post will show you how to spot this delicious wild mushroom, when and where to find it in the UK, and what makes it such a favourite for foragers and chefs alike. We’ll also cover lots of special tips on how to cook it, preserve it, and avoid any lookalikes. If you’ve been meaning to get to know the Boletus edulis mushroom better, this one's for you.
Curious about the wood blewit mushroom? This striking lilac fungus is a favourite—but telling it apart from wood blewit look alikes can be tricky if you don’t know what to look out for. In this post, we’ll explore everything from proper wood blewit identification, wood blewit medicinal uses & wood blewit benefits, to tips for cooking wood blewits safely and delicious wood blewit recipes.
Here to learn about jelly ear mushroom / wood ear mushroom benefits? In this post, we’ll explore wood ear mushroom benefits backed by science, its role in ecosystems, how to forage it safely, cook it creatively, and even grow your own at home. Whether you’re a curious forager, herbalist, or fungi foodie, there’s something here for you!