Tuesday, April 3, 2012


This is Spice-bush.




2 Common Plants with Healing Properties

1. Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)- Tea from berries can be used for Colds, Cramps, Arthritis, or Anemia. Oil from berries can be applied to bruises and painful muscles. Spicebush bark tea can alleviate the effects of a fever.

2. Aloe (Aloe Vera)- Aids in recovery of cuts and burns. Can be applied to sooth sunburn, blisters, swelling, and insect bites. Gel from the Aloe act like an antibiotic healing a cut or burn quickly.