In this episode, I discuss the Ginseng, Aralia and Smilax families of herbs. This includes Sarsaparilla, long valued medicinally, for endurance and sexual health. These are all adaptogens, powerful herbs that may be more precious than gold or as common as weedy briars. Understanding and identifying these herbs means finding tremendous value among your weeds.

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