Thistles! The World's Most Misunderstood Wildflower 🌸

🌿 Thistles today are often dismissed as little more than prickly weeds... a nuisance, an aggressive spiky menace! Pulled up. Poisoned. Avoided. Even hated. But what if the modern world has been getting them wrong all along? For centuries, thistles weren't discarded... they were valued as both food and medicine, helping people nourish their bodies and care for their health. 💚 A haven for wildlife. 🐦🐝 Soothing for upset stomachs. 😌 And providing a surprising variety of wild, nutritious and delicious foods... 🌿 Thistle pickles 🌿 Thistle stem snacks 🌿 Thistle flower "bubble gum" 🌿 Thistle flower tea ☕🌸 Just a few of the many gifts this remarkable wildflower has to offer. But unfortunately, much of that ancient knowledge has been forgotten. Until now... Our brand new thistle video explores and celebrates everything thistle—from its fascinating history and traditional uses to its surprising benefits and how to make your own soothing thistle tea. Perhaps it's time this remarkable wildflower got the appreciation it deserves. If you enjoy our videos and would like to support our work, please consider subscribing, leaving a comment, and sharing this video with someone who loves nature too. It really does make a huge difference. Peace be with you all. Dane & Stelly 💚 --- 📚 Check out our books: Knowledge To Forage: Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants & Trees 📘 https://amzn.eu/d/hJRPPPj The Foraging Year: UK Seasonal Calendar & Field Guide 📕 https://amzn.eu/d/eIIdz52 Foraging: The Complete Guide for Kids and Families 📗 https://amzn.eu/d/iazSsHQ Knowledge to Forage – Nature Journal 📒 https://amzn.eu/d/bFWT26F A Healing Herbal Journey 📓 https://amzn.eu/d/3LCJRyF World War Foraging 📔 https://amzn.eu/d/hWXLtIc --- 🌿 Join our follow along foraging community: 📝 https://ko-fi.com/followalongforaging --- 📲 Follow us: Facebook 🔵   / home-is-where-our-heart-is-106338407592590   Instagram 🔴 https://www.instagram.com/p/CMXXE9gFz... TikTok ⚫   / homeiswhereourheartis   --- 🎵 All music in our videos can be found at www.epicsound.com #Thistles