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Here is a very easy and delicious recipe that will convince everyone - even the kids! - to eat more wild greens. It is also a great way to shift to healthier snacks and it might help curb other undesirable food cravings - usually for junk. You will need a food dehydrator for this recipe. It can be an electrical one or a solar one. There are many tutorials and videos on youtube on how to build a solar dehydrator using recycled materials. Some of those ideas work even in places where there is often not enough sun to get things dry, such as where I live. Some regular ovens can work on low temperatures, so if you have one of those that might also work out. What you need for this recipe: Wild leafy greens; freshly picked: dandelion, ground ivy, valerian, mint, etc. Coating: Tahine (sesame paste) Sea salt Coconut aminos, miso or tamari (all optional) Water (or apple juice if you want to give it a sweet contrast)  Herbs of your choice. I use rosemary, oregano, savory, thyme or other avail...

Valeriana officinalis NL: Valeriaan / F: Valériane Valerian is one of the most widely recognized medicinal herb of our times. Its sedating powers have been documented since around 460 B.C. As a powerful and versatile nervine, valerian has been used to relieve anxiety, stress, irritability, hysteria, panic attacks, delusions, attention deficit disorders, hyperactivity and the wide range of symptoms that are related to tension and nervousness. It has also great antispasmodic effects, being employed to relieve (nervousness-induced) migraines, muscle pain, uterine cramps, intestinal colic and even rheumatic pain, sciatica, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy.  Due to its stress-reducing properties, it seems to have a positive effect on heart problems and it helps to stabilize blood pressure.  Valerian is also used to aid in digestive ailments, relieving gas, diarrhea, cramps and it may even help to treat irritable bowel syndrome. Native Americans used chewed valerian, applying it dire...