Weeds in Your Yard That Are Nutritious and Medicinal

As spring unfolds and flowers blossom, weeds also grow in the yard, but not all of them are merely a nuisance. Some of these plants are actually healing treasures that harness the power of nature’s pharmacy. The Epoch Times talked to Kami McBride, a herbalist for 35 years, who described some of the healing properties of these plants. “People call them a weed, but they’re highly medicinal plants, and they grow; you don’t even have to plant them. And so my four favorite are chickweed, dandelion, plantain—not the banana plantain—and violet,” said Ms. McBride. Violets in a basket. (Courtesy of Herbs with Rosalee) Ms. McBride is also a teacher at “Herbal Healing Arts” at kamimcbride.com....