The Forgotten Pharmacy (2026)

23/08/2021

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23/08/2021

🌿𝙃𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮
(Rubus Armeniacus)

𝕊𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪:
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April to August.

𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕓𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕗𝕚𝕥𝕤:
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The Himalayan blackberry is actually not from the Himalayas, it originated in Armenia and was introduced to Europe in the nineteenth century. The ripe blackberries are sweet, juicy, and delicious! People (including me) pick them to eat right off the bush or from a bowl at home. In addition, the extracts from the leaves and berries are found in natural mouthwashes and are widely used as medicinal ingredients in the folk community. Some herbalists use them to cure:

🌿Dysentery.
🌿Diarrhea.
🌿Whopping cough.
🌿Colitis.
🌿Toothaches.
🌿Anemia.
🌿Psoriasis.
🌿Sore throats.
🌿Mouth ulcers.
🌿Hemorrhoids and minor bleeding.

23/08/2021

🌿𝙈𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙤𝙡𝙙
(Tagetes Erecta)

𝕊𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪:
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July, August and September.

𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕓𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕗𝕚𝕥𝕤:
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Mexican Marigold, as the name suggests, is a species of flowering plant native to the Americas and specifically found in several parts of Mexico. It is widely cultivated for medicinal, ceremonial and ornamental use. For example, archaeological records high lit their presence in Aztec art as part of a headdress that the goddess of the moon was wearing (Coyolxāuhqui).
As for the medicinal uses, the whole herb is used to treat:

•𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺:
🌿Indigestion.
🌿Colic.
🌿Severe constipation.
🌿Dysentery.
🌿Cough.
🌿Fever.

•𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺:
🌿Sores,
🌿Ulcers,
🌿Eczema,
🌿Sore eyes
🌿Rheumatism.
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12/08/2021

🌿𝙊𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧
(Nerium Oleander)

𝕊𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪:
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April, May, June and July.

𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕓𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕗𝕚𝕥𝕤:
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Nerium oleander is a popular ornamental garden plant due to its beauty and tolerance of poor soil and drought, but unfortunately it's VERY toxic to humans and many species of animals. In fact, it is one of the most toxic plants in the world. Oleander poisoning occurs when someone eats or chews the leaves or stems of the plant, a single leaf may kill an adult. Even inhaling the smoke from burning any part of it is a health threat. Oleander poisoning can affect the heart, nervous system, stomach and intestines, eyes and skin.

12/08/2021

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12/08/2021

🌿𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧
(Commelina Erecta)

𝕊𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪:
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May, June, July and September.

𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕓𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕗𝕚𝕥𝕤:
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Whitemouth dayflower is a wildflower found in pinelands, costal uplands and scrub habitats. The leaves, succulent stems, flowers, and immature seeds are good to eat at any time during dayflower's growing season. They are great raw, but also worth trying steamed and stir-fried. It is used as a diuretic, for eliminating excess fluids and as a gargle for sore throats. Plus, the mucilaginous sap was historically used to ease skin irritations in Central Europe.

06/08/2021

𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙠
(Allium Ampeloprasum)

𝕊𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪:
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May and June.

𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕓𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕗𝕚𝕥𝕤:
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Wild Leeks were eaten in ancient Rome and regarded as superior to garlic and onions. They were also the favorite vegetable of the Emperor Nero, believing that it is beneficial to the quality of his voice. Although, Buddhist monks do not consume leeks, as they are considered to "excite the senses".
They can be enjoyed raw, pickled or cooked. Basically, anywhere you would use shallots or scallions, you could easily use a wild leek instead!

And in addition to it’s nutritional benefits, wild leek is medicinally used for:

🌿Improving digestion.
🌿Promoting weight loss.
🌿Reduce inflammation.
🌿Fight heart disease.
🌿Lower blood sugar levels.
🌿Fight infections.

06/08/2021

𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙠
(Allium Ampeloprasum)

𝕊𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪:
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May and June.

𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕓𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕗𝕚𝕥𝕤:
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Wild Leeks were eaten in ancient Rome and regarded as superior to garlic and onions. They were also the favorite vegetable of the Emperor Nero, believing that it is beneficial to the quality of his voice. Although, Buddhist monks do not consume leeks, as they are considered to "excite the senses".
They can be enjoyed raw, pickled or cooked. Basically, anywhere you would use shallots or scallions, you could easily use a wild leek instead!

And in addition to it’s nutritional benefits, wild leek is medicinally used for:

🌿Improving digestion.
🌿Promoting weight loss.
🌿Reduce inflammation.
🌿Fight heart disease.
🌿Lower blood sugar levels.
🌿Fight infections.

12/07/2021

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𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣’𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙡𝙮
(lilium brownii)

𝕊𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪:
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April, May, June and July.

𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕓𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕗𝕚𝕥𝕤:
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Lilies bear deep and rich historical significance for many cultures. According to Roman legend, when the rising Venus held the flawless beauty of the Lily, she became enraged with jealousy!
Their bulbs are edible, rich in starch and can be used as a vegetable in similar ways to potatoes.
It was long thought that the flowers and bulbs possessed medicinal properties, though we know the genus has no such value. Hundreds if not thousands of recipes were concocted in Elizabethan times and prescribed for ailments ranging from burns and sores to arthritis symptoms.

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