‘Bugleweed’ is a name used confusingly in North America to refer to the Lycopus species (L. americanus, L. europaeus, etc.) and also to Ajuga reptans. This article is concerned with the Lycopus Bugleweed. Leaves and flowers of Bugleweed make a soothing, digestive tea that allevia...
Bladderwrack, A Very Special Kelp
Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is a variety of kelp in the brown seaweed family. Vast kelp forests grow along rocky shores in the northern hemisphere. Coastal peoples have always prized kelp as a medicinal food. Adding a little Bladderwrack ke...