Nourishment is a term that is often left out when we are talking about herbs, yet I have found it to be at the core of my herbal work. So how does one define nourishment in relationship to herbs. The nourishing herbs are rich in vitamins and minerals. They nutritively strengethen and tonify the body overall, yet do have an affinity for particular body systems. They offer nutrients and are considered food herbs. Of course their nutritive value is somewhat dependent on how you prepare them and what part of the plant that you use for example the arial parts of nettle would be consider nutrient dense, while the root would be applied as a stimulating herb.

Nourishing herbs include: nettle herb, oatstraw, rosehips, red clover, burdock, seaweed, amaranth, lamb's quarters and dandelion. I consider comfrey to be a nourishing herb, but know this is controversial. I am sure others will add other herbs as well.

Blessings
Linda