 How to Make a Spring Tonic using CleaversCleavers (Sticky Willy or Goose Grass) are one of the first wild herbal plants to appear, often found with nettles, in woods and hedgerows. They have long been used as herbal medicine, and can be used internally and externally to treat a wide range of problems. Cleavers are anti-inflammatory, good for skin complaints, are diuretic, and as a general detoxifier. Cleavers stimulate the lymphatic system. An infusion can benefit lots of complaints, and are good for getting things going after a sluggish winter. Method:
Strain and drink in the morning. Simples Clears winter's stagnation and gets things moving. Learn more about wild herbal medicine in our foraging and health classes here.  #fire #foraging #experiment #wildcooking #reconnect #fornature #schoolofthewild #wilderness #rewildyourlife #brighton  #stanmerpark #schoolofthewild #nettletea #campfire #foraging #wildtime #outdoors #march  Lighting the fire for the eating the food part of our foraging session.
Using dried cleavers, silver birch bark, and dry nettle stalks for tinder. The fire lights at the first attempt using one of our Fire in a Tin kits. No matches or lighter needed. Get your Fire in a Tin kit here #firestarter #campfire #bushcraft #lightmyfire  100 million years of history unfolds before our eyes. Led by @alistairduncan, pics by @sandrakeating.untitled #wolstonburyhill #wild #southdowns #brighton #reconnect #land #landscape #chalk |
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