reply to post by Sri Oracle
webs are used externally, they also help with clotting
m xx
manuka honey is also good for wounds and infections, and can be applied externally as well as taken orally.
bee propolis is also a natural antibiotic and can be taken orally as well as applied externally.
plantaine (sp?) can be boiled and eaten and or polticed and applied to wounds to fight infection.
self heal flowers can be eaten to help promote healing.
most trees have healing properties (tree wisdom book).
elderberries are good for flu
rasberries are anti cancer
blackberries relieve diarrhoea,
garlic is antibacterial, anti viral, anti septic and a decongestant,
fennal is a anti spasmotic, relieves intestinal cramps and stomach pain,
willow bark can be made into a tea and used as a pain reliever as well as bring temperature down (ingredient of asprin)
nettles are high in iron and an anti inflammatory......... the list goes on.
i find that most plants have some healing use as well as nutitional use.
m xx