DYNAMIC NUTRIENT ACCUMULATORS

In theory, at least, all plants are dynamic accumulators, since all plants will contain more or less
of some particular nutrient(s) according to their own needs. In this area, there is room for some
interesting research – for instance, human and animal nutritional studies have information on
particular nutrients to be found in concentration in different plants.

Further, plants differ in their incorporation of carbon (plant equivalent of human dietary fiber,
sort-of), so that elements other than those traditionally seen as "nutrients" need also to be
considered (carbon, for example, is needed for balancing nitrogenous materials in composts
and mulches and is central to soil humus production). Healthy accumulator plants existing in
quantity in an area can be considered as indicators for presence in the soil of their
corresponding minerals. In pastures and composts -- as in Human and animal nutrition --
complete supply of all needs relies less on "scientific" design for minimum species needed
(multi-vitamin approach), and more on inclusion of a balanced mix of as-wide-as-possible a
variety of different plants (balanced-diet approach).

Alfalfa has been shown to

help lower cholesterol and
may also have benefits for
Alfalfa blood sugar management
(Medicago and relieving symptoms of
Nitrogen, Iron,
sativa... menopause. People also take
Phosphorous. it because it contains
other
Medicagos) antioxidants, as well as
nutrients like vitamin K,
copper, folate, and
magnesium.
Borage flower and leaves are
used for fever, cough, and
depression. Borage is also
used for a hormone problem
Silica and called adrenal insufficiency,
Borage
Potassium. for "blood purification," to
increase urine flow, to
prevent inflammation of the
lungs, as a sedative, and to
promote sweating.
Buckwheat is a highly
nutritious whole grain that
many people consider to be
Buckwheat a superfood. Among its
health benefits, buckwheat
(Fagopyrum Phosphorous. may improve heart health,
spp) promote weight loss, and
help manage diabetes.
Buckwheat is a good source
of protein, fiber, and energy.
 Help Promote Healthy Vision.
Aids Weight Loss. Improves
Carrots Skin Health. Helps Improve
(Dauca Magnesium and Immunity. May Support
carota -- Potassium. Heart Health. Digestive
sp?): Health. Diabetes
Management. May Help
Bones.

Cattail helps in reducing the

risks of atherosclerosis, aids
in controlling diabetes,
Cattail
Nitrogen. controls Hypertension, helps
(Typha): to gain weight, improves
digestion, acts as an
Analgesic.

The leaf is used to make

medicine. People take
chickweed for constipation,
stomach and bowel
problems, blood disorders,
Potassium,
Chickweed asthma and other lung
Phosphorous,
(Stellaria): diseases, obesity, a vitamin
Manganese. C deficiency disease called
scurvy, a skin condition
called psoriasis, rabies,
itching, and muscle and joint
pain.
Cleavers can help support
the urinary tract, especially
for someone experiencing a
Cleavers urinary tract infection. When
(Gallium Sodium, Calcium. one is experiencing extra
spp.): water weight and bloating,
cleavers can help move the
water through the body and
relieve that swelling.
Isoflavones, which are a
compound found in clover,
have been proven to
improve bone mineral
density during menopause.
Nitrogen, Reduced risk of prostate
Clovers:
Phosphorous. cancer. If prostate cancer
runs in your family, it may
be a good idea to add clover
to your diet. Red clover has
been shown to lower odds of
prostate cancer in men.
 Comfrey roots and leaves
contain allantoin, a
substance that helps new
skin cells grow, along with
Silica, Nitrogen, other substances that reduce
Magnesium, inflammation and keep skin
Comfrey:
Calcium, healthy. Comfrey ointments
Potassium, Iron. have been used to heal
bruises as well as pulled
muscles and ligaments,
fractures, sprains, strains,
and osteoarthritis.
Providing antioxidants.
Antioxidants work to
Sodium, Silica, neutralize the harmful effects
Magnesium, of free radicals. Reducing
cholesterol. Regulating blood
Calcium,
Dandelion: sugar. Reducing
Potassium, inflammation. Lowering
Phosphorous, blood pressure. Aiding
Iron, Copper. weight loss. Reducing cancer
risk. Boosting the immune
system.

Dock The leaf stalks are used in

salads. The root and fruits
(Rumex Calcium,
are used as medicine. Yellow
crispus. Potassium, dock contains chemicals that
Sorrel, R. Phosphorous. work as laxatives and have
acetosa): anti-inflammatory effects.

It was used traditionally to

Horsetail stop bleeding, heal ulcers
(Equisetum Silica. and wounds, and treat
spp.): tuberculosis and kidney
problems.

Lamb's quarters and orach

Lamb's are incredibly nutritious.
Quarters They are high in fiber,
(Chenopodiu Nitrogen, Calcium, protein and is loaded with
m alba, Potassium, both Vitamins A and C.
gigantium. Phosphorous, Lamb's quarters is also high
Epazote, C. Manganese. in manganese, calcium,
ambrosioides copper and has a bit of iron,
?): and is high in both omega-3
and omega-6 fatty acids.
 Contains natural
antiseptic/anti-inflammatory
properties. Comprises pre-
cursors to the production of
Marigold antioxidant Vitamin A.
(Tagetes Phosphorous. Reduces eye infections and
spp.): protects from UV and
oxidative damage. Helps to
soothe the mucus
membranes of the throat
whilst easing the pain.

Calcium (can be Mustard is good for you

Mustard because it contains several
used as a cover
(Juncea antioxidants that provide
crop to buffer acid
spp... Cole various health benefits
soils if calcuim is
plants in including anti-cancer,
present, or to antibacterial, antiviral,
general are
chelate Ca in antifungal, anti-
high in Ca
same), Nitrogen, inflammatory, and wound-
and P):
Iron. healing properties.

Oats have several health

benefits that benefits with
overall health. It is regarded
Nitrogen; oats as a “go-to” food for those
produce more wishing to lose weight. Oats
Oats (Avena
growth in late also contain
sativa): avenanthramides, which are
fall/early winter
than in powerful antioxidants that
help lower blood pressure
and sugar levels. It also
benefits digestive health.
Chemicals found in rye grass
pollen decrease swelling
Nitrogen (inflammation) by interfering
(ryegrass with certain chemicals.
produces the These chemicals might also
most green slow down the growth of
Ryegrass:
matter of the prostate cancer cells. Rye
conventional grass fiber might promote
winter cover the growth and activity of
healthy bacteria in the gut.
crops).
This helps to promote
regularity.