# Medicinal Plants **URL:** \ **Category:** Live Stoner Chat\ **Created:** [August 25, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169 "2026-08-25T17:52:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ShuShu](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/autoflower.org/shushu/32/17272_2.png) [@ShuShu](https://autoflower.org/u/ShuShu)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169/1 "2026-08-25T17:52:35Z")
A place to share knowledge on medicinal plants Gynura Procumbens/Longevity Spinach ![20260816_175253](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/autoflower/original/3X/d/f/dfb3d3cc8beca7253cec3d1b7b9086dc6b8309a5.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20260825_134835_Google](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/autoflower/original/3X/2/d/2d3a1ad37bfd03c56d5867def5cbdafa6272083f.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20260825_134842_Google](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/autoflower/original/3X/9/e/9eefad211676e36696dab099c20596e4602c2d61.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20260825_134916_Google](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/autoflower/original/3X/f/7/f795d1a0f54b354653c2f6db9676a3a20e0f3f84.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Kspun](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/autoflower.org/kspun/32/27183_2.png) [@Kspun](https://autoflower.org/u/Kspun)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169/2 "2026-08-25T20:21:22Z")
Thats a beautiful plant I like the black shiny trunk 🫠 ---
**Author:** ![KingRatt](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/autoflower.org/kingratt/32/24936_2.png) [@KingRatt](https://autoflower.org/u/KingRatt)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169/3 "2026-08-26T01:10:04Z")
How is it consumed? Is it eaten like spinach raw like in a salad? Or does it require preparation? ---
**Author:** ![ShuShu](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/autoflower.org/shushu/32/17272_2.png) [@ShuShu](https://autoflower.org/u/ShuShu)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169/4 "2026-08-26T01:14:32Z")
Hey KR, I eat it raw or in smoothies. Tastes very much like spinach ---
**Author:** ![KingRatt](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/autoflower.org/kingratt/32/24936_2.png) [@KingRatt](https://autoflower.org/u/KingRatt)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169/5 "2026-08-26T07:05:35Z")
That’s rad! I would assume the leaves were more woody than a leafy green. Just based on looks. ---
**Author:** ![ShuShu](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/autoflower.org/shushu/32/17272_2.png) [@ShuShu](https://autoflower.org/u/ShuShu)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169/6 "2026-08-26T19:16:42Z")
It’s kind of in-between leafy and woody. Basically leafy with a crunch ---
**Author:** ![VitaMan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/autoflower.org/vitaman/32/59_2.png) [@VitaMan](https://autoflower.org/u/VitaMan)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169/7 "2026-08-26T20:47:14Z")
Good thread! LEMON BALM (Melissa) After years of buying teas and tictures I started growing this on my patio. This picture is not my baby plant… ![mature](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/autoflower/original/3X/c/f/cf24252938dc75d9c4fbd9c708a683b488f7eddf.jpeg) **Lemon balm** (Melissa officinalis) is a fragrant, lemon-scented perennial herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae) that is widely used for **teas, culinary dishes, and natural stress relief**. **Medicinal Uses** : **Stress and Anxiety** : Drinking lemon balm tea or taking supplements can help calm the nervous system and reduce mild anxiety. **Sleep Support** : It is a traditional remedy used to ease restlessness and improve sleep quality. **Cold Sores** : Topical creams containing lemon balm can help manage and speed up the healing of cold sores due to its **antiviral** **properties. Digestive Relief** : The herb is sometimes used to soothe an upset stomach or ease minor digestive discomfort. Culinary Uses: Fresh chopped leaves add a mild, citrusy flavor to salads, desserts, dressings, and drinks. **Growing and Care** : Sun and Soil: It thrives in _partial shade to full sun_ and grows well in ordinary, well-drained garden soil or containers. Growth Habit: Lemon balm _grows vigorously and can spread quickly_ if allowed to seed, so regular trimming or pruning helps keep it compact. **Safety and Side Effects** _Drowsiness_: Lemon balm can cause sleepiness, so avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after consuming large amounts. **Medication Interactions** : It may interfere with thyroid medications, sedatives, and glaucoma drugs. ---
**Author:** ![ShuShu](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/autoflower.org/shushu/32/17272_2.png) [@ShuShu](https://autoflower.org/u/ShuShu)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169/8 "2026-08-26T20:58:17Z")
Love me some Lemon Balm. Definitely helps calm the nerves and sleep like a baby ---
**Author:** ![ShuShu](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/autoflower.org/shushu/32/17272_2.png) [@ShuShu](https://autoflower.org/u/ShuShu)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169/9 "2026-08-26T21:07:58Z")
Jiaogulan ![Screenshot_20260826_170352_Chrome](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/autoflower/original/3X/2/9/297a5ad146af71d4b9283784de1fee42c08f7d01.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20260826_170517_Google](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/autoflower/original/3X/7/c/7cadf301fc04036cfc22519d9715d38f4f31d96a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![KingRatt](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/autoflower.org/kingratt/32/24936_2.png) [@KingRatt](https://autoflower.org/u/KingRatt)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169/10 "2026-08-27T00:58:44Z")
I’m loving this thread! ---
**Author:** ![ShuShu](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/autoflower.org/shushu/32/17272_2.png) [@ShuShu](https://autoflower.org/u/ShuShu)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169/11 "2026-08-27T16:03:57Z")
Sweet Annie ![Screenshot_20260827_115842_Chrome](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/autoflower/original/3X/7/b/7b953973c8c028647ee380c32ff9234581b9782b.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20260827_120258_Chrome](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/autoflower/original/3X/5/0/50d44c5ec2c7519a28c322aa404b7848b3aa4213.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ShuShu](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/autoflower.org/shushu/32/17272_2.png) [@ShuShu](https://autoflower.org/u/ShuShu)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2026, 5:10am UTC](https://autoflower.org/t/medicinal-plants/1169/12 "2026-08-30T05:10:17Z")
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