common daisy
Biophilia cracks. was part of URBANisM, in the city of Mechelen, B, during the summer of 2015. Bellis perennis, madeliefje, common daisy Do not pick plants from the streets. Body: Daisies are edible. Expectorans, diuretic. Helps with bruised skin, healing wounds. Parts used: flowering herb Do not use plants from polluted areas. Soil: Common daisy has […]
common chickenweed
Biophilia cracks. was part of URBANisM, in the city of Mechelen, B, during the summer of 2015. Stellaria media, vogelmuur, common chickenweed. Do not pick plants from the streets. Body: Stellaria media is edible, delicious and very nutritious. Great to add to salads. In herbalism Stellaria media is used on itch skin, infected skin. It […]
greater plantain
Biophilia cracks. was part of URBANisM, in the city of Mechelen, B, during the summer of 2015. Plantago major, grote weegbree, greater plantain Do not pick plants from the streets. Body: A poultice of the leaves can be applied to wounds, stings, and sores in order to facilitate healing and prevent infection. The active chemical […]
guernsey fleabane
Biophilia cracks. was part of URBANisM, in the city of Mechelen, B, during the summer of 2015. Conyza sumatrensis, hoge fijnstraal, guernsey fleabane Do not pick plants from the streets. Body: The extracted essential oil is antibacteria and anti fungal. Parts used: herb and flowers Do not use plants from polluted areas. Soil: Conyza sumatrensis is […]
birch
Biophilia cracks. was part of URBANisM, in the city of Mechelen, B, during the summer of 2015. Betula, berk, birch Do not pick plants from the streets. Body: In spring cleansing sap can to tapped. Young leaves are dried and used in detox teas. Parts used: young leaves, sap. Do not use plants from polluted […]
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