Sweet Gale (whole leaves)
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Sweet Gale - Myrica gale
35 g - 100 g - 1 lb
Sweet gale is a small, deciduous shrub that is native to parts of northern North America and is found in Northern Saskatchewan. It grows along lakeshores and stream margins.
Sweet Gale has potential health benefits that may help reduce skin redness and swelling (inflammation) and have a drying (astringent) effect on the tissues. People use sweet gale for conditions such as intestinal worms and itching.
Boreal Heartland markets Sweet Gale as a seasoning. It is very aromatic, has a sweet greens taste and works well with meats, poultry, and fish.
Further research into the medicinal uses of Sweet Gale is needed to better understand definitively the plant’s health benefits. There is not enough scientific information available to guarantee safety for pregnant and breastfeeding women.