Wild Harvesting - Fireweed

Fireweed leaves and roots are low in Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. They are also a good source of Pantothenic Acid, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium and Manganese! Excellent for men to take for a healthy prostate gland. The flowers are nice in salads, jellies and vinegars.

Fireweed

• Anti-inflammatory, laxative, antispasmodic (whole plant) is usable
• Shoots and young stems are peeled and can be eaten raw or steamed as a substitute for asparagus.
• Young leaves are edible in salads or in soups or steeped for use as a tonic tea for upset stomach.
• The leaves should only be used when they are young, and with moderation. Infusions of leaves have been known to cause nausea.
• Contains agents that cause tissue to contract, and that soften and soothe the skin when applied locally.

Root and Flowers Tincture - for prostate gland
Before flowering turn leaves into tincture after flowering harvest roots also tincture combine root and flower tinctures before use.
to make a tincture.... (one part plant to one part good quality vodka keep in a jar with a plastic lid)
10 drops 3 times a day for men is very good (harvest and tincture separately then combine) - let your tinctures sit for one full cycle of the moon to be ready before using.

Sources:
http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/3048/2
http://montana.plant-life.org/species/epilob_angus.htm