Big Garden Snails

A little thought on snails before you go throwing them to the pigs or ducks.....especially the really big ones, of which we have plenty here in the Ariege mountains (French Pyrenees). Having developed my mountain smallholding over the past 7 years, my knees have taken a battering due to the harsh slopes, slippery roots and continual ascents and descents. I tore my cartilage in 2014 and was told I would never be able to squat again comfortably unless I was operated on. A little research into cartilage and natural healing led me to a daily routine of nettle thrashing (knee only!!!), comfrey sap and then followed by a slow snail dance while I enjoyed a healing glass of red wine. Snail bave (French word for trail / lubricant) is incredibly healing for cartilage (snails repair their own shells very quickly when damaged). After the nettles bring increased blood supply to a part of the body with little blood flow and comfrey sap/juice helps to knit, the snail bave is transferred through the skin. It's also a very meditative part of the day!!
Over the last 6 years I have had little to no problems with my knee, only the odd tweak when I catch my foot awkwardly, but have enjoyed skiing, walking and smallholding.....with the odd squat thrown in....
I recently re-tore the cartilage and am once again on a daily routine of nettles, comfrey and snails.
Wonderful healers......