3. Red Clover
This tends to grow more in the spring and early summer, but Red Clover is another beneficial herb that is native to many places. It is often recommended for hormone imbalance and for easing the symptoms of menopause.
Red Clover is a nutritive herb that is often added to teas for its sweet taste and nutritional properties. Some of its common uses:
- In teas and tinctures for nutrition and herbal balance
- Externally as a poultice or tincture for skin irritation, including eczema
- In teas for persistent coughs or colds
Note: Due to the potential hormone-affecting properties of Red Clover, it is important to check with a healthcare professional before using this or any similar herb.
4. Purslane
Purslane goes by many names, (pursley, duckweed, fatweed) and it grows almost everywhere. It is common in yards, gardens and even the cracks of sidewalks, but has lost its popularity in the kitchen.
With a crispy texture and slight citrus taste, purslane is a very tasty green that is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin A, B-Vitamin, Vitamin C and antioxidants. There are many ways to use Purslane, but these are a few of my favorites:
- Fresh in salads
- Sautéed in oil for a nutrient-rich vegetable dish
- As a substitute for spinach in recipes
- With garlic and pine nuts for a highly-nutritious pesto
Note: Make sure you harvest purslane and not spurge (which looks similar but has a milky sap). Also, purslane does contain oxalic acid, which some people do not tolerate well.
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