04/10/2026
I’ve learned if it’s been marked “invasive” it’s most likely a medicinal plant.
A lot of what we call “weeds” are just plants doing their job we just forgot what that job was.
Here’s a whole bunch you’re probably walking past every day:
Mullein – respiratory support, coughs, lung health
Purple Dead Nettle – inflammation, allergies, wound support
Dandelion – liver support, digestion, natural diuretic
Plantain (broadleaf) – bug bites, drawing out infection, skin healing
Chickweed – itchy skin, rashes, cooling herb
Henbit – mild anti-inflammatory, gentle immune support
Yarrow – bleeding control, wound care, fever support
Goldenrod – kidney support, allergy support
Burdock – blood cleansing, skin support, digestion
Wild Lettuce – natural pain support, calming
Red Clover – hormone balance, blood support
Shepherd’s Purse – helps slow bleeding
Lamb’s Quarters – nutrient dense, supports overall health
Purple Violet – lymphatic support, skin soothing
Onion Grass (Wild Garlic) – antibacterial, immune support
Honeysuckle – cough support, calming
Clover (White) – skin soothing, mild detox support
Dock (Curly Dock) – iron rich, supports anemia
Self Heal (Prunella) – wound healing, immune support
Pokeweed (VERY specific use/knowledge needed) – traditional topical use for joint discomfort
Mallow – gut soothing, inflammation support
Ground Ivy (Creeping Charlie) – sinus support, congestion
Queen Anne’s Lace – digestion, urinary support
Spruce Pine Needles – vitamin C rich, immune support (tea)
Sumac (Staghorn) – vitamin C, cooling drink, immune support
Elderberry – immune support, cold/flu season staple
Jewelweed – poison ivy relief, skin soothing
Black Walnut (hulls) – traditional parasite support, skin uses
Milkweed (proper prep ONLY) – traditional food/uses when prepared correctly
Thistle – liver support (same family as milk thistle)
Amaranth (Pigweed) – nutrient dense, mineral rich
And that’s just scratching the surface
Most of these are labeled “nuisance plants” while people are out here buying capsules of the same thing in a bottle!!!
Not medical advice… just a reminder that a lot of what we need has been growing around us the whole time
