Herbal Harvest For September & Ways to Prep for Winter Ailments

In the North Georgia Mountains, there are many herbs that can be harvested this month!

September is a great time to start prepping for winter months. Unfortunately, with winter, there's usually a spike in cold & flu, both of which are viral infections. Fun fact, viral infections such as these (also Covid) can't be treated with antibiotics. Hydration, exercise, and a 3rd party tested multivitamin & probiotic are a great basis to trying to stay well or at least speed up recovery from these viral illnesses.

A few things I like to have on hand for winter months:

• Elderberry syrup (to keep the immune system boosted or help heal quicker if I do get sick)

• Ginger shots (these keep your lymph moving, help with inflammation, & can help drain sinuses)

• Echinacea capsules (another immune support option)

• Zinc (shorten the length of viral illnesses)

• Lemon (add to water to increase hydration, can be used for hot or cold depending on your preference)

• Colloidal silver throat spray (sore throat)

• Neti pot (expels mucus)

• Bone broth (hydration, vitamins & minerals)

• Fire Cider (help thin mucus)

List of Herbs to Harvest Now:

Black Cohosh

Black Walnut

Boneset

Dogwood

Elder

Ginseng

Goldenrod

Lobelia

Mullen

Pipsissewa

Rabbit Tobacco

Sarsaparilla

Sassafras

Skullcap

Spicebush

Sumac

Ginger

Hydrangea

Wild Yam

Yellowroot

Stay well my friends,

Kayla