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 \nThousands of people,perhaps millions,like my mother did,suffer frominflammatory and immune conditions which are on the rise,especially as thebaby boomer generation in ages.These conditions often result from consumingfood depleted of nutrients from over-processing or poor farming methods.  \nIt's amazing that we have any energy at all.Prior to industrialization,we wereattuned to nature and herbs more closely.We need to acquire this knowledgeonce again.This book is intended to introduce you to the wonderful world ofnettles and its herbal,household,culinary and other applications.So sit with aplant.Let it\"speak\"to you.May you find your plant ally as I found mine—stinging nettles,the “Queen of Herbs”.  \nUrtica dioica  \nCommen Nertie  \n3  \n## Old English Folk Rhyme\n\n\"If they would drink Nettles in MarchAnd eat Mugwort in MaySo many fine MaidensWould not go to clay”  \n### What Are Plant Allies?\n\nPlants are life itself.Our breath,our food.Plants are alchemists of life force-breaking it down to be usable for humans.  \nAn“ally\"\"is something that supports,or helps.It is a mutual relationship.It's a\"relative\"or “kinsmen”.A Plant Ally is a plant that assists you.Plants have longbeen our friends,teachers,and spiritual guides.  \nWith a plant ally you join forces,studying it throughout its life cycle,appreciating all its parts and uses.Your Ally teaches you how to observe,examine and learn about the natural world.  \nThe Plants want to give their healing gifts.You have only to be willing to openyourself sufficiently to receive these healing gifts.The degree to which you knowa Plant is dependent upon the degree to which you know yourself as a multi-sensory,multi-dimensional being sufficiently to receive these healing gifts.If youwant magic in your healing you must first be willing to find the magic inyourself.  \n### Why Nettles Are a Plant Ally\n\nNettles and human beings have been allied for thousands of years.Nettles haveprovided people all over the world with herbal healing.They have clothedhumans and provided fibers f","cbCaifphMBghBbJ9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifphMBghBbJ9","pdf",1728420,32,"English","# Introduction\n## What Are Plant Allies?\n## Why Nettles Are a Plant Ally\n## The Rich History of Nettles\n## Uses in Ancient World","[{\"question\":\"What does the book mean by “plant allies” and how are they used?\",\"answer\":\"It defines a plant ally as a plant that supports you through a mutual relationship. 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