Henbit Deadnettle (Lamium amplexicaule)
Symbol Guide: 🫖 🍃 💨Source: Green Heffa Farms
Overview
Henbit is a member of the mint family traditionally used as a gentle spring tonic. It supports seasonal transitions, digestion, and skin wellness, and is known for its cooling, nourishing nature.
How to Use
🫖 Tea/Infusions: Brew the dried leaves and flowers into a mild, earthy tea that supports digestion and seasonal balance.
🍃 Topicals: Use as an infusion or poultice for irritated or inflamed skin.
💨 Herbal Smoke Blends: Combine with calming herbs like mullein or lavender in smoke blends for gentle relaxation.
Why We Love It
Henbit Deadnettle is a vibrant spring herb that pops up just when the body is ready to shake off winter stagnation. Often dismissed as a weed, henbit is actually a nutrient-rich member of the mint family, long used in folk traditions as a mild detoxifier, digestive aid, and skin soother. Its arrival signals renewal—making it a beloved spring tonic for cleansing and energizing the body after cold months. With its cooling, slightly drying properties, henbit is especially supportive for those dealing with seasonal sluggishness, mild inflammation, or the need for gentle nourishment. Whether sipped as a tea, applied topically, or enjoyed in a smoke blend, henbit offers quiet strength and natural resilience in every leaf. Henbit is rich in chlorophyll and mild nutrients, making it a quiet but powerful ally in herbal wellness.
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