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10 Forgotten Superfoods Medieval Farmers Swore By (That Still Grow Today)
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🎋 Foraging Secrets Guide; learn the forgotten foraging secrets of your ancestors - https://stellareureka.com/ForagingSecrets 🌱 Want to grow some of these plants yourself? Get non-GMO, heirloom seeds at: https://stellareureka.com/Seedsnow Before smoothies and supplements, there were plants that saved entire villages. In this video, we explore 10 forgotten medieval superfoods that once fed farmers, healed knights, and kept plagues at bay—many of which still grow wild today. From Angelica’s plague-fighting roots to the nutritional powerhouse of Good King Henry, each plant offers a glimpse into how medieval people used nature to survive and thrive. 🥬 Timestamps: 00:00 | Intro 01:17 | Angelica (Angelica archangelica) 03:05 | Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) 05:03 | Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) 06:33 | Broadleaf Plantain (Plantago major) 08:03 | Chickweed (Stellaria media) 09:46 | Einkorn Wheat (Triticum monococcum) 11:37 | Ground Bean (Apios americana) 13:31 | Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) 15:31 | Flax (Linum usitatissimum) 17:33 | Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) 19:16 | Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) 20:53 | Outro Whether you’re into ancient grains, healing herbs, or lost crops with modern relevance, this video uncovers the history, science, and stories behind the plants that powered the past—and may still have a place in your garden. #foraging #superfood #medieval