This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Monday, 1 April 2024
Plants We Used to Use 478. White dead nettle
Young White dead nettle (Lamium album) leaves; shoots and flowers can be eaten raw. More mature leaves, are steamed or lightly-cooked to act as a green. Its 'tea' is recommended for insomnia. Dried, flowering stems are applied externally for rectal or dermatological disorders.
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