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Herbs
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- Abies balsameaAbies balsameaBalsam fir—boreal fir; resin from bark wounds and needles in folk use.
- Achillea millefoliumAchillea millefoliumHarvest (months): VI–IXProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Bath additiveMeadow plant with flat-topped flower clusters.
- Alchemilla vulgarisAlchemilla vulgarisHarvest (months): V–IXProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · SyrupPalmate leaves; dew beads on leaves in the morning.
- Asclepias syriacaAsclepias syriacaCommon milkweed—waste margins; monarch ecology and latex in folk use.
- Calendula officinalisCalendula officinalisHarvest (months): V–VIIProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Herbal oilOrange flowers in gardens and waste places.
- DandelionTaraxacum officinaleHarvest (months): III–XIProcessing: Tincture · Fresh (raw) preparationA nectar-rich plant with a bitter taproot and edible greens.
- Fragaria vescaFragaria vescaHarvest (months): IV–XProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Fresh (raw) preparationWild strawberries; leaves and fruit in moderation.
- Galium aparineGalium aparineHarvest (months): V–IXProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Fresh (raw) preparationHooked leaves; young shoots in the kitchen with care.
- Hydrastis canadensisHydrastis canadensisGoldenseal of eastern forests—yellow root dye (threatened by harvest; respect regulations).
- Hypericum perforatumHypericum perforatumHarvest (months): VI–VIIIProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Herbal oilYellow flowers; translucent dots in the leaves.
- Matricaria chamomillaMatricaria chamomillaHarvest (months): V–VIIProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Bath additiveThe classic chamomile tea flower.
- Melissa officinalisMelissa officinalisHarvest (months): V–IXProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerateLemon-scented leaves; a beloved tea herb.
- Mentha × piperitaMentha × piperitaHarvest (months): V–IXProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerateCool menthol aroma.
- Panax quinquefoliusPanax quinquefoliusAmerican ginseng—eastern forest herb; culturally valued root (protected in places).
- Plantago lanceolataPlantago lanceolataHarvest (months): IV–XProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Salve / ointmentNarrow rosette and cylindrical flower spikes.
- Plantago majorPlantago majorHarvest (months): V–IXProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Salve / ointmentBroader leaves than ribwort; leaf tea in tradition.
- Rubus idaeusRubus idaeusHarvest (months): V–IXProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerateRaspberry shrub; edible berries; leaves in teas.
- Stinging nettleUrtica dioicaHarvest (months): IV–VIProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Culinary useKnown for its stinging hairs and nutritious leaves.
- Thuja occidentalisThuja occidentalisNorthern white cedar—boreal wetlands and gravel; First Nations and colonial use.
- Verbascum thapsusVerbascum thapsusHarvest (months): V–VIIIProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Herbal oilTall stem with a yellow flower spike.