Foraging Risca/Natalie's foraging walks.

Red clover is used to manage menopause symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats. It can also help with bone density reducing risk of osteoporosis. has naturally occurring estrogen.
Can also be used to help skin elasticity and soothe skin inflammation like eczema or psoriasis.
Historically, it has been used in Chinese, Russian, and Native American folk medicine to soothe respiratory issues like asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough.

I went on a foraging walk along the canal today around Risca area.
I found Pheasants back/ Dryads saddle/ Cerioporus squamosus. It grows on dead decaying hard woods such as ash, elm and sycamore.
It smells amazing like watermelon when fresh. Its spongy and wet if you squeeze it.
I will post some tips on how to cook it later.
This one of my favourites to eat.

Whilst at the Grange hospital I noticed these up on the walls. They are plants and flowers that have medicinal values. Thought this might interest a few people and maybe help others believe who are unsure that these facts are really true.

After a hard few weeks looking after my very sick mum, who still needs everyday care. Today I'm finally able to go out for a walk as my daughter has stepped in to help also. I'm hoping to find something I can record and post a little later for you all. Thanks for being patient everyone. Much love. # # #

Unfortunately I won't be able to lead a walk this Sunday as my mum has been in hospital for over a week but, hopefully will be sent home this Friday. I will need to care for her until she fully recovers.