This is Oregon Grape, but it isn’t really a grape. The berries are very sour - too sour to enjoy eating raw, but good for making jams or preserves. In Latin, it’s called “Berberis aquifolia” and its roots produce berberine which has been used in traditional herbal medicine for a long time to control blood sugar and reduce weight. There are, of course, common side effects if the dose is too high for the person taking it. Do I think your average healthcare provider can offer insight and useful guidance on this or any other traditional herbal remedy? I don’t really need to answer that, do I?

This plant is sometimes called fried-egg poppy. It’s tough and resilient - like people who dca or buy the dip.

Good time to buy the dip and/or continue DCA.

GM and hopes to all for steady progress toward beautiful blooms.

GM all with wishes for a good weekend

The plant is called salsify and the leaves and roots can be eaten by humans. Other plants are more appropriate to offer to tyrants.