Teasel

Teasel

Dipsacus. The seeds are an important winter food resource for some birds, notably the European goldfinch. Teasel roots are used to Support the musculoskeletal, (including osteoporosis, bone fractures, joint pain, back pain, and arthritis) also, immune, and digestive systems and the body’s detoxification pathways. Teasel roots are also traditionally used for curing brain ailments like depression, anxiety, and stress. Teasel is a great herb for Lyme disease and joint problems. The dried heads of the plant were once used in the textile industry to raise the nap on woolen cloth and the dried flower heads are used in the floral industry.

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