FIRE

Nettle

Reconnect with Nettle to fortify your blood and shore up your boundaries as you step out into the world with rooted, resilient energy. Nettle purifies and enriches your blood with its host of vitamins and minerals. It is the ‘Mothers green milk’ of the land. As we strengthen this connection we begin to heal what has been stripped away from our fertile ground. Nettle literally regenerates the land it grows on - sending deep nourishment into the earth. It does the same for us

Suggestions: Nettle tea, soup, pancakes or drop scones

Cleavers

Cold Infusion Tonic

Forage Cleavers newly arisen shoots from an unsprayed area away from dog walks, if needed wash them. A handful is sufficient for one cup of tonic. Place into a blender with a cup of water (ideally spring or the best you can get hold of) blend and place the mixture in the fridge, ideally overnight (if not for at least a few hours). Strain and you will be left with a potent lymphatic clearing tonic. Ease in with gentle sips over the day and you can build up this clearing support without overly stressing your kidneys. Consider making a batch to freeze as ice cubes and use in your continual spring cleanse. Gently cleansing your system at your own pace