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2010-01-03T00:49:23Z

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Edible Plants of Quebec

2010-01-02T02:34:25Z

* * * Edible Plants of the Laurentians and Canadian Shield * * *

(Latin (alphabetical order), Québécois, & common English names (and some native names).)

(Recipies, lesser species, some flower, all mushrooms, etc., are not included in list.)

Abies balsamea, sapin, Balsam Fir,
inner bark (flour).

Absinthium spp., absinthe, Absinth,
leaf(spice, distilled liquour).

Acer saccharum, érable, Maple,
sap (Sugaring Off!).

Achillea millefolium, achilée millefeuille, Common Yarrow,
leaf (salad or spice), flower top (little as spice).

Acorus Calamus, belle-angélique, Sweet Grass/Flag,
young shoot, leaf (smudge), tuber (spice/candy)(aphrodisiac).

Aegopodium podagrania, herbe aux gouteux, Ground Ash,
leaf.

Agrimonia eupatoria, aigremoine, Agrimony,
leaf.

Agropyron repens, chiendent, Wheat Grass,
sprouts (into juice), rhizome (new tips in Spring(raw), cook or flour), grain.

Agrostis spp., agrostis blanc, Bent Grass,
grain.

Alchemilla vulgaris, alchémille, Lady's Mantle,
young leaf (raw).

Alisma plantago aquatica, plantain d'eau, Water Plantain,
rhizome (Spring or Fall, dry).

Allium Schoenoprecum, ciboulette, Wild Onion,
bulb, and young leaf.

Allium tricoccum, ail des bois, Wild Leek,
bulb, and young leaf.

Althea off., guimauve, Marshmallow,
root (cook then candy), leaf, flower & bud.

Amaranthus retroflexus/lividus, amaranthe sauvage, Amaranthe (Pigweed),
young sprouts, young leaf, seed.

Amelanchia canadensis, amélanchier(petites poires), Fumeberry(Shadbush),
fruit.

Ammophila spp., ammophile, Beach Grass,
rhizome.

Amphicara bracteata, amphicarpe bractacée, Hog Peanut,
seed, young pods.

Anagalis arvensis, primevère, Red Pimpernel,
plant (salad or cook).

Anethum graveolens, fenouil, Dill,
leaf, flower, fruit (spice).

Angelica spp., angélique, Angelica,
root, tender stem, leaf, young shoot, seed (spice).

Andromeda polifolia, andromède, Rosemary,
plant (cold tea), fruit (inebreating decotion).

Antennaria spp., immortelle, Pussytops,
gum, tea.

Anthemisnobilis/arvensis, chamomille, Camomille,
flower head (spice/tea).

Anthoxantum odorata, foin d'odeur, Sweet Vernal Grass,
grain, incense.

Anthriscus cerefolium/sylvestris, persil sauvage, Wild Parsley,
leaf(chopped in salad or soup).

Apios americana, patates en chapelets(Pénacs), Ground Nut,
tuber.

Apium graveolens, celeri, Celery,
stalk and leaf, seed (aphrodisiac).

Aplectrum hyemale, aplectrum d'hiver, Putty Root,
corm (cook).

Apocynum cannabinum, apocyn chanvrier, Indian Hemp,
seed.

Aquilegia canadensis, ancolie, Wild Colombine,
root.

Arabis spp., arabette, Arabis,
leaf

Aralia Sarsaparilla, salsepareille, Sarsaparilla,
root (boil (spring tonic)), young shoot, leaf

Arctium lappa/minus, bardane(rhubarbe sauvage), Burdock (Minor B.),
root (end of 1st season, boiled), stem (peel), sprouts and leaf(leach), petiole.

Arctostaphyllus Uva Ursi, tabac sauvage, Bearberry, (Kinikinik),
leaf(tea or dried as tabacco).

Arenaria peploïdes, sabline faux-péplus, Sandwort,
young leaf

Arisaema triphyllum, ariséma(petit prècheur), Jack-in-the-pulpit,
leaf, berry (boil), root (cook into flour).

Armorica lapathofolia, raifort, Horseradish,
root (Autumn).

Aronia melanocarpa, aronica noire(gueules noires), Black Chokeberry,
berry.

Artemisia spp., armoise, Mugwort(Wormwood),
leaf, flower bud (condiment).

Asarum Canadese, asaret(gingembre sauvage), Wild Ginger,
leaf, tuber (spring or autumn).

Asclepias Syriaca, asclépiade(petits cochons de lait), Milkweed,
sap (chew), shoot. Cook: root, sprouts, stem, bud, flower, & yound seed pods(fried).

Asparagus off., asperge, Asparagus
young shoot (raw or steam), seed (coffee).

Asperula glaucum, aspérule glauque, Glaucus Asperula,
spice.

Aster macrophyllus, aster à grandes feuilles(Pétouane), Large-leafed Aster,
leaf(raw or cook).

Atriplex spp., arroche, Atriplex(Saltbush),
young stem, leaf (boil & rince), flower, seed (as piNole).

Beckmannia syzigachne, Beckmannie, Slough Grass,
grain.

Begonia spp., begonia,
leaf, flower.

Barberea Vul., barbarée(cresson de terre, herbe à Sainte-Barbe), Winter Cress,
young leafand stem, buttons, flower.

Bellis perennis, marguerite, Daisy,
leaf (raw/cook), flower bud (pickled), flower (wine).

Betula spp., bouleau, Birch,
sap (sugar), interior bark (raw, boiled, dried or fried), young leaf

Borago off., borage, Borago,
young leaf, top stem, leaf(cook), flower.

Butomus umbellatus, butome à ombelle, Flowering Rush,
rhizome (cook & dry).

Brassica Nigra, moutarde noire, Black Mustard,
leaf(leached), young shoot, seed (spice).

Brassica rapa, chou-rave, Wild Turnip,
root, leaf, seed.

Cakile edentula, caquillier dentulé, Sea Rocket,
young leaf, fruit.

Calamagrostis spp., foin bleu, Reed Grass,
grain.

Calendula off., calendula, Marigold,
flower & bud (fresh or pickled).

Calla palustris, calla des marais, Water Arum,
root (flour), berry, seed & plant (dried + ground then boiled).

Caltha Palustris, populage des marais(souci d'eau), Marsh Marigold(Cowslip),
root (cook or dry), sprouts, leaf, buttons.

Calypso bulbosa, calypso bulbeux, Deer Orchid,
root.

Cameline sativa, caméline, False Flax/Gold-of-pleasure,
seed.

Campanula rapunculoïdes, campanule, Creeping Bellflower,
rootstock.

Cardamina pratensis, cardamine des prés, Meadow Bitter Cress,
rhizome (pepper root), leaf.

Cardaria draba, cardarie, Hoary Cress,
leaf, young inflorecens, seed (spice).

Carduus spp., carduus, Thistle,
young leaf (pickle), young stem (boil+dressing), young receptacle (as artichoke).

Carex aquatilis, carex aquatique, Sedge,
leaf base (raw).

Carum carvi, carvi commun, Caraway,
fruit.

Capselella bursa-pastoris, tabouret(capselle, bourse à Pasteur), Sheperd's Purse,
leaf, seed (bread).

Castanea Dentala, marron chataigne, Chestnut,
fruit (nut).

Celastrus scandens, célastre grimpant(bourreau des arbres), Climbing Bittersweet,
young leaf, twig, innerbark.

Centaurea spp., centaurée, Knapweed,
young shoot, flower (eyewash).

Cassandra calyculata, cassandre caliculé(faux bleuet), Leatherleaf,
leaf (tea).

Chenopodium album/capitulum, chou-gras (capitulum en-tête), Pigweed,
leaf (boil & rince), stem, seed (cereal & bread or piNole).

Chicorium intybus, chicorée, Chickory(Witloof),
root (dried & powdered), leaf (peeled).

Chrysanthemum leucanthreum/parthenium, marguerite, Tansy(Daisy),
root (before flowers stalk, as coffee, or leach),
young leaf, flower & bud (tea or in wine).

Chrysosplenium americanum, dorine d'amérique, Golden Saxifrage,
leaf

Cirsium spp., chardon, Bull Thistle
leaf (w/o shards), stem (peeled), flower.

Citrillus cucumis/cucurbita, concombre, Cucomber,
fruit.

Claytonia borealis/carolina, claytonie, Spring Beauty,
tuber, young leaf and stem (cook all).

Clematis virginis, clématie(herbe aux gueux), Virgin's Bower,
young shoot (boiled twice+).

Clintonia borealis/umbellata, clintonie, Wood Lily,
young leaf.

Cochlearia off., herbe aux cuillers, Crucufer?,
leaf.

Cornus canadensis, cornouiller quatre-temps, Dogwood,
fruit.

Corylus cornuta, noisette à long bec, Beaked Hazelnut,
nut.

Crataegus spp., aubépine, Hawthorn,
young leaf, flower, fruit, (needles are useful).

Crepis capillaris, Crepis,
leaf

Cryptotaenie canadensis, cryptotémie, Honewort,
root (boil), young leaf (soak), stem.

Cucumis spp., Melon,
fruit.

Cuscata spp., cuscute, Dodder,
root, vine, seed.

Cynodon, chiendent, Bermuda Grass,
rhizome (dried, ground, sifted into flour or roasted as coffee).

Cyperus spp., souchet, Cyperus,
tuber (raw, boil, roast, candy...)

Daucus carota, carotte sauvage, Wild Carrot,
leaf, flower umbella, fruit, root.

Dentaria diphylla, dentaire à deux feuilles(carcajou), Two-leafed Toothwort,
tuber (raw or into a butter).

Deschampia spp., deschampie, Hairgrass,
grain.

Digitaria sanguinaria, digitaire sanguine, Large Crabgrass,
grain.

Echinochloa crusgalli, pied-de-coq, Barnyard Grass,
grain (flour).

Eleusine indica, foin d'oie, Goose Grass,
grain.

Elymus canadensis, élime, Lime-Grass(Wild Rye),
grain.

Empetrum spp., camarine, Crowberry,
berry.

Epigaea repens, épigée rampante(fleur de mai), Trailing arbutus(Mayflower),
corolla.

Epilobum angustifolium, épilobe(bouquets rouges), Fireweed,
leaf, sprouts (young), and stem (peeled).

Equisetum Arvense, prêle des champs(queue de renard), Field Horsetail,
stem (interior, raw or boiled).

Eragrostis spp., éragostris, Love Grass,
grain.

Erichtites hieracifolis, érichtite(crève-z-yeux), Fireweed,
leaf, young tops, flower heads.

Erigeron canadensis/conyza, érigéron, Fleabane,
leaf, seedling.

Erodium cicutarium, érodium cicutaire, Storkskill(Heron's Bill),
leaf.

Eruca vesicara, roquette, Rocket,
leaf (leach), seed (mustard).

Eryngium aquaticum, ? ,
root, young leaf.

Erythronium americanum, clintonie d'amérique(ail douce), Trout Lilly(Dog's Tooth Violet),
corm and young leaf.

Eupatorium spp., eupatoire(herbe à souder), Boneset,
tea.

Euphorbia Helioscopia, réveille-matin, Sun Spurge,
plant (cook/tea).

Festuca ovina-conferta, fétuque, Fescue-Grass,
grain.

Fragaria spp., fraises, Strawberry,
fruit and flower.

Fraxinus spp., frêne, Ash,
cambium (cook or flour), sap (syrup).

Galium verum, gaillet, Yellow Lady's Bedstraw,
plant + flower top (curdle cheese), fruit (coffee).

Galium aparine, gaillet gratteron, Cleavers,
leaf, stem (cook), bean (coffee).

Gaultheria procumbes, gaulthérie(thé des bois), Wintergreen,
fruit, leaf (chew or tea).

Gaylussacia, Gaylussacia, Huckleberry,
fruit.

Geranium spp., géranium, Geranium,
leaf (cook).

Geum trifolium/avens, benoîte, Geum,
young leaf, root (chaï).

Glecoma hederacea, lierre terrestre, Ground Ivy,
leaf.

Glyceria fluitans, glycérie, Manna-grain,
grain.

Goodyera spp., goodyérie, Rattlesnake Plantain,
scape (as gum).

Habenaria spp., habénaire, Bog Orchid,
root.

Hedeoma spp., hédéoma, Pennyroyal,
plant (tea).

Helianthus annus, tournesol, Sunflower,
tuber, leaf (cook), stem (lower part, chew), petal (salad), seed.

Helianthus Tuberosus, topinanbour, Jerusalem Artichoke,
tuber (as fries!).

Hemerocallis, hémérocalle, Day Lily,
young shoot (raw), root (cook), flower (raw, fry), pistil (spice), flower bud (raw).

Heracleum spp., berce, Cow Parsnip,
young shoot, tender stem, leaves(fresh or cook), root (aphrodisiac).

Hesperis matronalis, Julienne des dames, Dame's Rocket,
leaf, flower & bud.

Hierochloe odorata, hiérochloé odorante, Sweet Grass,
grain. Also make baskets or incense.

Hippuris vulgaris/equisetum, queue de cheval, Horsetail,
plant (soup).

Hordeum vulgaris/jubatum, orge, Barley,
grain.

Hosta lancifolium, hosta, Plantain Lily,
young leaf (cook or in salt).

Hydrophyllum canadese, hydrophylle, Water-leaf,
root, young shoot, leaf.

Hypericum spp., millepertuis, St-John's Mugwort,
young leaf, flower & bud (spice).

Hypochaeris radicata, aster, Cat's Ear,
leaf.

Hyssop off., Hyssop,
leaf (fresh), flower top (fresh).

Impatiens spp., impatiente, Touch-me-not,
leaf, tender stem.

Inula spp., inule aulnée, Elecampane,
root (leach often), young leaf (leach), petal (condiment).

Ipomea spp., batate, Morning Glory,
tuber, leaf, young seed.

Iris spp., Iris, (Blue Flag),
rootstock, rhizome, leaf (fibers), seed (coffee).

Isatis tinctoria, Woad,
young plant, young leaf

Juglans Cinerga, noyer gris, Butternut,
powdered bark (sauce), kernel (aphrodisiac).

Juniperis spp., génévrier, Juniper,
berry, young shoot.

Koeleria cristata, graminé?,June Grass,
seed.

Lactuca spp., lettue sauvage, wild lettuce,
salad.

Lamium album, lamiacée?, Dead Nettle,
leaf, flower top (fresh).

Lapsana communis, lapsane, Nipplewort,
young leaf(raw), leaf(raw or cook).

Ledum spp., thé du Labrador, Labrador Tea,
leaf (tea).

Leotodon Taraxacum, pissenlit, dandelion,
all parts.

Ligusticum off., livèche(persil de mer), Lovage,
root, young shoot, tender stem, leaf, fruit.

Lilium spp., lis, Lily,
bulb, pollen.

Linaria cymbalaria, linaire, Linaria,
plant (raw).

Linum, lin, Flax,
seed (cook or oil).

Lithospermum off., grémille, Gromwell,
young leaf.

Lolium temulenteum/perenne, ivraie, Ray-grass,
grain.

Lonicera spp., chèvrefeuille, Honeysuckle,
young leaf, fruit.

Lycopodium esculentum, lycopode, Club-Moss,
aerial stem (cook), seed (oil), leaf (dried as Flash Powder!).

Lycopus spp., lycope, Water Horehound (Bugle-Weed),
rootstock.

Lysimachia spp., lysimaque, Loosestrife,
leaf.

Magnolia spp., Magnolia,
leaf(spice).

Maianthemum canadese, maianthème, False Lily-of-the-valley,
berry.

Malus spp., pommier sauvage, Apple(Sweet Crab) Tree,
fruit (fresh, gelly, etc.).

Malva Neglecta, mauve, Mallow,
new young root, young shoot, flower, bud, fruit, young leaf (raw/cook).

Matricaria spp., matricaire, Camomile,
plant (spice/tea), flower head (spice/add to tobacco).

Matteuccia struthiopteris, matteucie(tête de violon), Fiddlehead,
cut 5-6" off ground. (see also Osmunda)

Medeola Virginia, médéole de Virginie(concombre sauvage), Indian Cucumber,
tuber (raw or cooked).

Medicago spp., luzerne, Alfalfa,
leaf, flower tops, seed, sprouts.

Melilotus spp., mélilot(trèfle), Sweet Clover
young leaf, seed (spice), plant (tea).

Melissa off., mélisse, Lemon Balm,
leaf, flower top.

Mentha Arvensis, menthe, Mint,
leaf (young or boil all, tea).

Mertensia spp., mertensia, Lungwort,
root (cook), leaf (cook).

Milium effusum, millet, Millet Grass,
grain.

Monarda, monarde, Bergamot,
leaf, flower top.

Monotropa uniflora, monotrope, Indian Pipe,
plant (cook).

Muehlenbergia spp., ? ,
grain.

Nasturtium aquaticum/off., cresson d'eau, Watercress,
leaf, root.

Nemopanthus mucronatus, faux houx, Mountain Holly,
?.

Nepata cataria, cataire(herbe à chat), Catmint(Catnip),
leaf.

Nuphar variegatum, nénuphar jaune, Pond-Lilly,
root (in embers), leaf (as wraps), flower (aphrodisiac), seed.

Nymphaea spp, nénuphar blanc, Water Lily,
root.

Ocimum basilicum, Basilic.
leaf, seed.

Onopordum acanthrium, aster, Scotch Thistle,
root (cook), young tender stem.

Origanum vulgaris, origan, Origano,
leaf, flower tops.

Oenothera spp., Onagre, Evening Primerose,
root (1st year), leaf (raw & peeled).

Orchideceae spp., orchidée, Orchis,
flower.

Oryzopsis sativa, riz sauvage, Wild Rice,
grain.

Osmorhiza claytoni, osmorhize de Clayton, Sweet-Cicely,
root (spice), young stem (nibble), youg shoot & leaf.

Osmunda Cinnamomea, tête de violon, Fiddlehead,
cut 5-6" off ground. (see also Matteuccia)

Oxalis Acetosella, oseille, Wood Sorrel,
tuber, stem, young fruit, leaf(salad (quenches thirst, strenth & aphrodisiac)).

Panax Quiquefolium, ginseng, Ginseng,
leaf (tea), root (tonic & aphrodisiac).

Panicum spp., panic, Panic Grass,
grain.

Pastinaca sativa, panais, Parsnip,
root, young shoot, leaf.

Potasites spp., pétasite, Sweet Coltsfoot,
leaf (ashes into a salt, or add into Tobacco), stalk (raw&peeled), young foliage&petiole (leach).

Pedicularis canadensis, pédiculaire, Pedicularis,
leaf.

Peltandra virginica, peltandre, Arrow-Arum,
root (cook long + dry into flour).

Penstemon spp, penstémon, Beard-Tongue,
leaf.

Perilla frutescens, ( Habenaria ),
young shoot, leaf, seed.

Phalanis canadensis, graines de canaris, Canary Grass,
young shoot, grain.

Phragmites communis, roseau commun, Giant Reed,
grain, rhizome(sugar&beer).

Physalis pubens, cerise de terre, Grand Cherry,
fruit.

Picea Mariana, épinette noire, Black Spruce,
inner bark (flour), young shoot, gum.

Pinus spp., pin, Pine,
bark (south part, dried & grilled into bread), sap.

Plantago major/maritima, pied-de-Blancs, Plantain,
leaf (raw or barely cooked).

Polygonatum spp., sceau de Salomon, Salomon's Seal,
root (soak a lot), sprouts, tuber (flour or as potatoes), stem & leaf.

Polypodium v., tripe de roche, Rock Guts,
plant.

Polygonum fagopyrum/tataricum, renouée(sarrazin), Buckwheat,
leaf, seed.

Pontederia cordata, pontodérie, Pickerelweed,
young leaf (raw or cook), seed.

Poplus spp., Poplar,
cambium, sap, young shoot, young leaf

Populus tremuloïdes, peuplier, Green Poplar,
interior bark (w/ syrup against fatigue).

Portulaca Oleraca, pourpier, Purslane,
sprouts, stem, leaf and seed (oatmeal).

Potamogeton spp., potamot, Pondweed,
tuber, leaf, stem.

Prenanthus spp., prémanthe, White Lettuce,
leaf.

Prunella vulgaris, prunelle, Heal-All,
leaf.

Primula, primevère, Primerose,
leaf (salad), flower.

Prunus Nigra, prunier noir, Canada Plum,
berry (gelly).

Prunus Virginiana, cerises sauvages(cerisier à grappes), Chokecherry,
berry (gelly or wine (w/ crushed nuts)).

Pycnanthemum virginianum, menthe des montagnes, Mountain Mint,
leaf, flower top.

Pyrola spp., pyrole, Wintergreen(Shinleaf),
young leaf.

Ranunculus spp., renoncule, Buttercup(Crowfoot),
root (boil thrice).

Raphanus Raphanistrum, dentaire(radis sauvage), Toothewort,
bulb.

Rhus spp., Herbe à la puce, Poison Ivy,
fruit (gelly).

Rhus Typhina, vinaigrier, Stag Sumac,
fruit (flour, gelly, lemonade).

Ribes grossularia, groseille, Gooseberry(Black Current),
fruit.

Rorippa nasturtium aquaticum, cresson d'eau(rorippa), Yellow Cress,
sprouts and leaf(raw), young shoot.

Rosa spp., rose, Rose,
petals.

Rosa Blanda, églantier, Wild Rose,
fruit (w/o seed, raw, dried or gelly), flower (tea).

Rubus spp., framboises, Raspberry,
berry.

Rubus Etherophyllus, mûres, Blackberry,
berry.

Rudbeckia spp., rudbeckie(marguerite jaune), Rudbecky,
young leaf, young stem (cook).

Rumex spp., oseille, Sheep Sorrel(Dock),
plant (salad), root (fermented), young leaf, fruit (w/o seed), lemonade.

Sagittaria latifolia, sagittaire aquatique, Arrowhead, (Wapato),
root (raw, boiled or braised, or flour), leaf, petiole.

Salicornia, salicorne, Glasswort,
tip, sprouts.

Salix spp., saule, Willow,
inner bark, young shoot, young leaf, catkin (raw).

Salix nigra, saule noir(petits minoux), Pussywillow,
bark (tea as aphrodisiac).

Salvia off., sauge, Sage,
leaf(condiment/incense), flower top, seed.

Sambucus spp., sureau, Elder,
leaf (tea), flower (spice), berry.

Sanicula marilandia, sanicule, Sanicula,
leaf.

Satureja calamintha off., sariette, Savory(Calamint),
leaf (condiment/tea).

Saxifraga, Saxifrage.
bulb (cook), leaf, young shoot.

Scirpus spp., joncs des marais, Bulrush,
root (boiled or flour), stem bases, sprouts (Automn), pollen & seed.

Secale cereala, seigle, Rye,
grain.

Sedum Purpurum, orpin, Stonecrop,
leaf.

Senecio aureus, sénécon doré, Golden Senecio,
? .

Setaria glauca, sétaire, Foxtail Millet,
grain.

Silphium perfoliatum, aster ? ,
sap (chew).

Silybum marianum, chardon-Marie, Milk Thistle,
young shoot, stem, leaf, receptacles.

Sisymbrium off., sisymbre, Hedge Mustard.
leaf (cook or salad).

Smillacina stellata/racemosa, smillacine, False Salomon's Seal,
root (leach), young shoot (cook), sprouts, tuber, fruit (cook).

Smilex rotundifolia, raisin de couleuvre, Greenbriar(Carrion Flower),
root (boil or roast), young shoot (raw or cook), fruit.

Solanum, morelle, Nightshade,
root, leaf, fruit.

Solidago spp., verge d'or, Goldenrod,
young leaf, flower (tea).

Sonchus spp., laiteron, Sow-Thistle,
young root, young shoot, young leaf (raw or boiled), flower.

Sparganium eurycarpum, rubanier, Burweed,
rootstock, base stem.

Specularia spp., campanule, Campanula,
plant.

Sporobolus spp., sporobole, Dropseed,
grain.

Staphylea trifolia, staphylier, Bladdernut
seed.

Stachys spp., épiaire, Hedge Nettle,
rhizome, young shoot, leaf, seed.

Stellaria media, stellaire(mourron des oiseaux), Starwort(Chickmeal),
leaf, stem, seed.

Streptopus amplexifolius, streptope, Streptopus,
young shoot (cook), twisted stalk, berry (cook).

Symphoricarpos albus, symphorine, Snowberry(Waxberry),
fruit.

Symphytum off., consoude(langue de vache), comfrey,
leaf (cook), stem (whiten), petiole.

Symplocarpus foetidus, chou puant, Skunk Cabbage,
root (cook long + fry), young shoot (leach).

Tanacetum spp., tanaise, Tansy,
leaf.

Taraxacum Off., pissenlit, Dandelion,
all parts (many uses).

Thlapsi arvena, (or Lepidium densifolium), lépidie, Peppergrass,
sprouts, leaf, seed.

Thuja, cèdre, cedar,
young shoot, leaf (incense(clean, purify)).

Thymus serpyllum, thym, Thyme,
leaf, flower top.

Tilia, tilleul, Linden,
inner bark, sap, new young leaf, flower, fruit.

Tragopodon spp., salsifie, Salsify(Goatsbeard),
root, young leaf, young shoot, flower bud (raw/light steam).

Trifolium spp., trèfle rouge, trèfle jaune, Red Clover, Yellow Clover,
leaf (raw, boiled or fried), young flower, root (smoked, or dried as flour).

Triglochin palustris, troscart des marais, Arrow-Grass,
leaf.

Trillium Erectum, trille dressé, Trillium,
sprouts, young stem.

Trillium Grandifolium/Undulatum, trille blanche a grande feuille, Trillium,
young sprouts, young leaf

Triosteum, trioste, Wild Coffee(Horse Gentian),
fruit (roast).

Trisetum spp., trisète, False Oats,
grain.

Triticum aestivum, blé sauvage, Wild Wheat,
grain.

Tsuga Canadiensis, pruche, Hemlock,
inner bark (flour), needles (tea or spice), young shoot.

Tussilago farfara, tussilage, Coltsfoot,
young leaf, leaf(leach, or dried & reduced as salts, or smoke as/w. Tobacco).

Typha latifolia, quenouille, Cattail,
leaf base, sprouts, stem (peeled), rhizome/root (dried & ground: flour), pollen, seed.

Urtica spp., ortie, Nettle,
young leaf (barely cooked), flower (tea).

Uvularia Sessifolia, uvulaire, Bellwort,
root (cook), young sprouts, tuber, leaf (cook), fruit (cook).

Vaccinium spp., bleuet, Blueberry
berry, leaf (tea).

Valeriana spp., valériane, valerian,
root (cook & roast), leaf(raw), flower (spice).

Valerisneria spp., vallisnérie, Wild Celery,
leaf(raw).

Verbena spp., verveine, Vervain,
leaf (tea).

Veronica spp., véronique(cresson de cheval), Speedwell(Veronica),
leaf

Viburnum spp., viorne(atocat)(pimbina), Mooseberry,
berry as gelly.

Vicia americanum, vesce, Vetch,
young shoot and leaf (cook), pod, seed.

Viola arvensis, viole, Viola,
leaf (tea), flower.

Violetta canadese, violette, violet,
leaf, buttons, flower.

Vitex Agnus-Castus, gattilier agneau-chaste, Silverberry,
root, leaf, fruit, seed.

Vitis spp., raisin, Grape,
leaf, fruit, seed (heat often -oil).

Xanthium spp., lampourde, Cocklebur,
seed (meal).

Zea Mays, Maïs, Corn, (Maize)
grain.

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Natural Mystic Magazine

2009-12-23T21:48:06Z

www.naturalmysticmagazine.com, we are working on next issue and 1issue 1 will be available online in Late January.. want a hard copy ck site and subscribe..its only available on west coast streets, hawaii free..subscribe if out of this area or want direct copies sent to you..Bless

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Poison in Campbells Canned Food

2009-12-09T21:36:32Z

http://food.change.org/blog/view/tests_reveal_poison_in_nearly_all_campbells_soup

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Cat Allergies

2009-12-03T05:34:05Z

Hello,

My fiance has horrible allergies to cats and sometimes dogs. If has to do with their dander. His allergies are a bit different because they dont get better after being exposed to cats long term. If there is any change it is usually a bad one. He has had positive results using yerba mate but he has to take this for a few days before being exposed to cats and continue drinking it about 2 or 3 times a day. Is there anything else we can do for him? And will the same remedies work for him that work for people with hay fever?

Thank you,

Jaz

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Herbal and Dietary Help for urinary tract infections

2009-11-29T21:58:21Z

I posted this on a Lyme Disease forum when someone was talking about a urinary tract infection that was resistant to her Lyme antibiotics. People with Lyme sometimes get extremely nasty bladder infections and interstitial cystitis. In normal people who aren't otherwise sick or immune-compromised, this stuff is relatively easy to deal with. I realized that I have a lot of unusual experience with food-based 'tonics' for UTI prevention because of how I was treated for UTI's as a child. If you're prone to them, you may consider adding some basic foods to the diet to help strengthen your kidneys and urinary tract.

Some of these suggestions, like cranberry juice, marshmallow, and uva ursi, are for immediate relief (in my experience, usually something like a day of heavy cranberry use helps the pain, but most of my UTI's haven't been very bad compared to what people with IC experience).

Some of the other suggestions, like adding celery, corn, and parsley (and more water!) to the diet, are more of a long-term 'tonic' to add in order to prevent future infections and to help your urinary system fight the infections better. If you're prone to them, you probably want to add these dietary changes as well as fighting infections when they're active:
:
Best short-term remedy: drink cranberry juice or take cranberry pills from the health food store (try to get juice that isn't overly sweetened). It'll upset your stomach if you have a lot of it, but you're probably not far from a bathroom anyway. Cranberry and blueberry juice keeps some of the UTI bacteria from sticking to the walls of the bladder and urinary tract. you should be able to find cranberry pills in even a local drug store or a WalMart, I think - this remedy is quite proven and mainstream, so there are products available that aren't a juice. Please drink extra water if just taking the cranberry pills- the remedy depends on 'flushing' your system, even if it hurts to pee. Regular cranberry 'juice' from the supermarket works too, it's just very sugary.

Also very, very good: an herb called uva ursi really helps in some cases. It might take a few days to help. You basically make a tea of the leaves. there might be a tincture or pill form in the health food stores. it's very common. I only use this in active attacks of UTI's, not every day. It's related to cranberries and blueberries, the leaves look similar to blueberry leaves. It contains antimicrobial agents that are excreted in the urinary tract and are very effective in 'normal' people's cases of UTI. It works better if you also add a mild herbal diuretic such as dandelion tea or corn silk. Drink lots of water with it.

Marshmallow root: is a demulcent that's useful for reducing both urinary and digestive tract inflammation (so if all the other stuff you're doing is causing stomach upset, this might be a good thing to add). I think this is quite safe long-term.

Nettle tea: this is a very useful, low-side-effects herb that is helpful for many conditions and as a source of minerals. It won't help UTI's by itself, but it can help restore mineral balance if you're drinking a lot of water and flushing your body while trying to deal with a UTI, and has a lot of other useful benefits. I think it's one of the herbs Buhner recommends for dealing with kidney stones, too (which is a very different issue than UTI). You can drink nettle tea daily- it's very good with peppermint as a tea, and lots of people swear by it as a good way to deal with poor nutrition. Nutritionally it's basically like eating lots of spinach.

Dandelion leaf tea: this is a diuretic that also happens to contain lots of potassium, which is usually lost when you're taking a pharmaceutical diuretic. It's AWESOME for helping deal with UTI issues. It won't help all on it's own, but as part of an antimicrobial/diuretic/extra water regimen such as cranberry/uva ursi dandelion combo. It's basically a food (you can find commercially cultivated leaves in supermarkets, or pick them yourself if you live rurally and don't use herbicides on your lawn, or buy it dried as a tea from herbal suppliers or at the health food store.

drink LOTS of water. When you're actively suffering from a UTI, drink way, way more than you think you should. I drink water till I nearly have diarrhea when I'm dealing with a UTI- drinking large amounts of water will help flush the bacteria out of the system faster even if it's very unpleasant to deal with this. Get a good book or something and spend the day in the bathroom, you're probably needing to do so due to the frequent urination issue. I've talked to lots of people with UTI's who seem resistant to the idea of drinking extra water because it's so painful to urinate, which is why I stress this issue here. Unfortunately, you really need to flush the urinary tract when you're actively infected so there's no way around drinking and peeing. Really.

eat lots of yogurt, or take probiotics.

There are also several common foods that are very helpful for the urinary tract and kidneys, and help prevent the UTI and similar conditions and help soothe the symptoms while you're actively suffering. One is an "herb" called corn silk- it's literally the threads that you pull off a corn cob when you're husking the cob- and one old remedy is to make a tea with these. you can literally get them off of corn on the cob from the grocery store (I dry them and later can use them as a tea). Right now when I'm writing this, it's not the right season for fresh corn, but you can get corn silk from herbal suppliers (also available as a liquid tincture in a bottle). It's great. It acts as an anti-inflammatory to the kidneys and urinary tract. My grandmother used to make us save the silks when we cooked corn in the summer.

Herbalist Stephen Buhner addresses the issue of UTI's, (ironically, in a book about men's health, even though men don't get UTI's as often as women, although they still have kidney issues and the treatment is similar). He suggests using celery juice (and celery seed, the very common spice), and corn 'juice' (to make corn juice, run some frozen or fresh corn through a juicer or a blender, basically) eaten daily, as a urinary and kidney tonic. I think we all know that corn kernels don't digest well and sometimes just pass through you, so you probably want to do the blender or juicer method rather than just eating corn as is.

avoid coffee while dealing with a UTI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

short term, acute care for serious conditions (with precautions!): juniper berry tea or tincture. I haven't done this myself (although juniper tea is great for lung conditions when you have the flu, and I've used it plenty for that). Buhner suggests taking this short-term if you have a truly stubborn condition. He also said that it is NOT good if you have serious kidney disease. I'm not sure where Lyme patients with mystery IC type conditions fall in all of this. He says to watch the dosage, don't overdo it.

here's his suggestion for juniper use for acute UTI's, from the Vital Man book: 10-20 drops of tincture up to 3 times a day for up to 7 days
OR
swallow the berries whole: 1-3 berries per day for up to 7 days
OR
a tea made from powdered berries- 1 teaspoon of powdered berries in a cup of water, 1-3 times a day, up to 7 days

I had serious UTI's and kidney problems when I was an infant in Russia where healthcare was fairly poor at the time, and one of our child-safe herbal remedies for my serious condition involved near-daily addition of parsley and parsnips to the diet (I think parsnips are a parsley root or a relative of parsley). Many herbalists in the US recommend parsley in various forms too- it's cheap and you really can't overdose on it. You might want to try eating it regularly as tabouli (search for a recipe) or juice it, or put it in a blender with some other juices and drink it as part of a juice or smoothie. Parsnips can be made into a 'mashed potatoes' sort of soup or side dish. Do that regularly for long-term urinary tract support.

non-herbal: there's an over-the-counter pain reliever at the drug store, while you're waiting for slower remedies to work. It's going to stain your urine red, so be careful with these if you have blood in the urine or anything like that. I think there are other side effects possible, so make sure your doctor knows you're taking it if you're dealing with serious or recurring UTI issues. This is probably the best solution to the 'I want to curl up and die and not pee yet again' feeling that keeps you from drinking water while suffering from active UTI.

If you need to order these herbs and can't get them locally, one supplier that is very good is http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/

Some suggestions for 'tonic' (long-term) use:

try to work some of this stuff into your diet. Nettle tea is a great base for soups if you aren't used to drinking herbal tonics daily. Fresh nettles when available are also a good spring 'greens' to use in spinach recipes or other greens recipes. The water from boiling them is eggy tasting and great when added to soups. Dandelion leaves, like nettle, are a vegetable and very good for you because of the high mineral content. You can also add dandelion tea to soups.

Parsley, celery, corn: if you own a juicer and make carrot juice, these are good additions to it. Otherwise, I discovered that 'smoothies' made with vegetable juices like these, along with some fruits thrown in, can be really good. I usually make a banana or frozen mango or frozen berry smoothie and add a little bit of the desired vegetable. It's still sweet like a fruit smoothie but makes the other stuff more interesting.

Puree'd soups like cream of mushroom or cream of potato soup are a great place to hide your parsley/parsnip and celery.

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NUTS FOR LOOSING WEIGHT

2009-11-28T03:03:35Z

I WISH YOU COULD HELP ME TO FIND ABOUT A SPECIE OF NUT...THIS NUT TASTES BITTER AND IT HELP TO LOOSE WEIGHT NATURALLY...A FRIEND BROUGH ME A FEW OF THEM FROM MEXICO... SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD COME FROM BRAZIL...MY MOTHER IS USING THEM TO LOOSE WEIGHT... AND IT REAL WORKS...COULD SOMEONE GIVE ME MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SPECIE OF NUT..WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THEM IN THE USA ?...

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Chia

2009-11-26T02:03:02Z

Does anyone know which chia(Latin name) is the one used for seeds in shakes??

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Kim Chee turn into a jellylike texture?...

2009-11-25T18:00:36Z

I have just tried making Kimchee...It turned weird, but smells o.k. I think because i left the cabbage soak overninght in salty water before mixing the whole thing and letting it rest, it desintegrated the cabbage too fast?

Anyone experienced something similar?

Liluushka

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Herpes, MMS, Quickclear...

2009-11-25T02:08:04Z

Has anyone found a cure for Herpes yet? Have you heard of MMS? I have been using it when i get a cold. It is a "sodium chloride" solution you mix with "citric acid" and it turns into a perfect dosage (not to high and not too low) of oxigen that kills only the non beneficial viruses, bacterias, funguses and parasites. It has cured my bronchitis so far (as far as i noticed). It is said to cure Herpes and other "uncurable viruses). I am still researching on it. a friend of mine has herpes and i am trying to help him.

What about Quickclear? It is supposed to totally cure Herpes..it is supposedly a all natural herbal potent immune booster.

I would realllllly appreciate some guidance here.

Liluushka

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Paw Paws are ripe!

2009-11-23T05:02:25Z

here in the mid south and southeast, and everything else east of the Mississippi, our paw paw trees are hanging with
perfectly ripened fruit, please research and locate some of these, or grow a paw paw tree if they aren't in your area, they're
freaking delicious. yum!

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Smokable herbs

2009-11-16T13:22:25Z

Drawing of the mullein thread, I was wondering if anyone has info on smokable herbs in terms of toxicity and such... I've heard that mint, chamomile, oregano, damiana and sage are smokable. Do you smoke them dried? Do they have to be mixed? IAn how do you know if an herb is smokable or not? haven't found much information on this topic so any help is much appreciated. Peace!

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Hot flashes and the change of seasons

2009-11-13T18:47:18Z

Earlier this year I experienced spells of my-face-is-going-to-explode hot flashes. Found a good herbal remedy called FlashEase, which tamed them.

Now that the time has changed and the daylight hours are shorter, I've noticed I'm having hot flashes again. I'm still taking the FlashEase, and the hot flashes are milder than I experienced earlier in the year.

I started wondering if the shorter daylight hours have something to do with their return. Has anyone experienced anything like this?

Wondering if adding a little Vitamin D would help.

Any ideas?

WW

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Shepherd's Purse

2009-11-01T04:55:18Z

I have just started to learn about this interesting plant....mostly because I just read a wonderful article in which the magician burnt it as incense!
http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=ukgb1&c=words&id=13035

Has anyone here used this wonderous herb???

Here's a description:

Shepherd's Purse
Botanical: Capsella bursa-pastoris (MEDIC.)
Family: N.O. Cruciferae
Description
Part Used
Constituents
Medicinal Action and Uses

---Synonyms---Shepherd's Bag. Shepherd's Scrip. Shepherd's Sprout. Lady's Purse. Witches' Pouches. Rattle Pouches. Case-weed. Pick-Pocket. Pick-Purse. Blindweed. Pepper-and-Salt. Poor Man's Parmacettie. Sanguinary. Mother's Heart. Clappedepouch (Irish).
(French) Bourse de pasteur.
(German) Hirtentasche.

---Part Used---Whole plant.

---Habitat---All over the world, outside the tropics. It is probably of European or West Asiatic origin, and is abundant in Britain, flowering all the year round.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shepherd's Purse is so called from the resemblance of the flat seed-pouches of the plant to an old-fashioned common leather purse. It is similarly called in France Bourse de pasteur, and in Germany Hirtentasche.

The Irish name of 'Clappedepouch' was given in allusion to the begging of lepers, who stood at cross-roads with a bell or clapper, receiving their alms in a cup at the end of a long pole.

It is a common weed of the Cruciferous order, said to be found all over the world and flourishing nearly the whole year round.

A native of Europe, the plant has accompanied Europeans in all their migrations and established itself wherever they have settled to till the soil. In John Josselyn's Herbal it is one of the plants named as unknown to the New World before the Pilgrim Fathers settled there.

It will flourish and set seed in the poorest soil, though it may only attain the height of a few inches. In rich soil it luxuriates and grows to 2 feet in height.

---Description---The plant is green, but some what rough with hairs. The main leaves,2 to 6 inches long, are very variable in form, either irregularly pinnatifid or entire and toothed. When not in flower, it may be distinguished by its radiating leaves, of which the outer lie close to the earth.

The slender stem, which rises from the crown of the root, from the centre of the rosette of radical leaves, is usually sparingly branched. It is smooth, except at the lower part, and bears a few, small, oblong leaves, arrow-shaped at the base, and above them, numerous small, white, inconspicuous flowers, which are self-fertilized and followed by wedge-shaped fruit pods, divided by narrow partitions into two cells, which contain numerous oblong yellow seeds. When ripe, the pod separates into its two boat-shaped valves.

The odour of the plant is peculiar and rather unpleasant, though more cress-like than pungent.

It has an aromatic and biting taste, but is less acrid than most of the Cruciferae, and was formerly used as a pot-herb, the young radical leaves being sold in Philadelphia as greens in the spring. It causes taint of milk when freely eaten by dairy cattle.

---Part Used---In modern herbal medicine the whole plant is employed, dried and administered in infusion, and in fluid extract.

A homoeopathic tincture is prepared from the fresh plant.

---Constituents---During the summer, the plant has a sharp, acrid taste, due to the stimulating principle.

Several partial analyses have been made of it, but no characteristic principle has been definitely separated. The active constituent is said to be an organic acid, which Bombelon, a French chemist, termed bursinic acid. He also found a tannate and an alkaloid, Bursine, which resembles sulphocyansinapine.

A peculiar sulphuretted volatile oil, closely similar to, if not identical with oil of mustard, as well as a fixed oil, have been determined and 6 per cent of a soft resin.

---Medicinal Action and Uses---Shepherd's Purse is one of the most important drugplants of the family Cruciferae.

When dried and infused, it yields a tea which is still considered by herbalists one of the best specifics for stopping haemorrhages of all kinds - of the stomach, the lungs, or the uterus, and more especially bleeding from the kidneys.

Its haemostyptic properties have long been known and are said to equal those of ergot and hydrastis. During the Great War, when these were no longer obtainable in German commerce, a liquid extract of Capsella bursapastoris was used as a substitute, the liquidextract being made by exhausting the drug with boiling water. Bomelon found the herb of prompt use to arrest bleedings and flooding, when given in the form of a fluid extract, in doses of 1 to 2 spoonfuls.

Culpepper says it helps bleeding from wounds - inward or outward - and:
'if bound to the wrists, or the soles of the feet, it helps the jaundice. The herb made into poultices, helps inflammation and St. Anthony's fire. The juice dropped into ears, heals the pains, noise and matterings thereof. A good ointment may be made of it for all wounds, especially wounds in the head.'

It has been used in English domestic practice from early times as an astringent in diarrhoea; it was much used in decoction with milk to check active purgings in calves.

It has been employed in fresh decoction in haematuria, haemorrhoids, chronic diarrhcea and dysentery, and locally as a vulnerary in nose-bleeding, which is checked by inserting the juice on cotton-wool. It is also used as an application in rheumatic affections, and has been found curative in various uterine haemorrhages, especially those with which uterine cramp and colic are associated, and also in various passive haemorrhages from mucous surfaces.

It is a remedy of the first importance in catarrhal conditions of the bladder and ureters, also in ulcerated conditions and abscess of the bladder. It increases the flow of urine. Its use is specially indicated when there is white mucous matter voided with the urine; relief in these cases following at once.

Its antiscorbutic, stimulant and diuretic action causes it to be much used in kidney complaints and dropsy; other similar stimulating diuretics such as Couch Grass may be combined with it.

Dr. Ellingwood, in his valuable work on Therapeutics, says of Shepherd's Purse:

'This agent has been noted for its influence in haematuria . . . soothing irritation of the renal or vesical organs. In cases of uncomplicated chronic menorrhagia (excessive menstruation) it has accomplished permanent cures, especially if the discharge be persistent. The agent is also useful where uric acid or insoluble phosphates or carbonates produce irritation of the urinary tract. Externally, the bruised herb has been applied to bruised and strained parts, to rheumatic joints, and where there was ecchymosis, or extravasations within or beneath the skin.

'The herb is rather unpleasant to take, but it is valuable mixed with Pellitory of the Wall, and a little Spirits of Juniper much disguises the flavour. A small quantity of Nitrate of Potash will further disguise it, and not detract from its medicinal value. The infusion may be taken in wineglassful doses, four times a day.'

The medicinal infusion should be made with an ounce of the plant to 12 OZ. of water, reduced by boiling to 1/2 pint, strained and taken cold.

The fluid extract is given in doses of 1/2 to 1 drachm. In the United States, the fluid extract is given for dropsy in doses of 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful in water.

Shepherd's Purse was said to be the principal herb in the blue 'Electric Fluid' used by Count Matthei to control haemorrhage.

Small birds are fond of the seeds of Shepherd's Purse: chaffinches and other wild birds may often be observed feeding on them, and they form valuable food for all caged birds.

When poultry have fed freely on the green plant in the early spring, it has been noticed that the egg yolks become dark in colour, a greenish brown or olive colour, and stronger in flavour.

http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/s/shephe47.html

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The Mouth Revolution

2009-10-15T09:23:50Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nicOP2NLC0

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Awesome New Blog

2009-10-09T14:33:04Z

Come check out this new blog, posts from women with all sorts of different herbal backgrounds from Western Washington.
http://medicinewomen.wordpress.com/

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herbal events and links via Twitter- "onlineherbalist"

2009-10-06T16:31:46Z

I follow someone on Twitter who set up an account just for links to events, articles, websites, and other cool stuff related to herbalism. I've learned a lot from some of their postings. Occasionally I'll direct her attention to Tribe threads and she'll twitter about them, also.

http://twitter.com/onlineherbalist

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JASMINE FLOWERS

2009-09-22T06:31:28Z

JASMINE FLOWERS : can I brew a tea?...uses?...second side effects..?..

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Legalize Hemp and Cannabis in California

2009-09-13T19:18:42Z

Hi Family,

Right now there are two competing signature drives to put cannabis legalization initiatives on the ballot in California for November 2010.

One is found at www.taxcannabis2010.org

The other is found at www.CaliforniaCannabisInitiative.org

Please look carefully at the text of both laws (the text of each is finalized at this point) and make up your own mind which one you support.

I am supporting www.CaliforniaCannabisInitiative.org because this law will protect cannabis users from discrimination in healthcare, employment, and housing. It is a full legalization measure for hemp and cannabis which will restore full human rights to cannabis users and growers all across California.

I have two parts to my plan. The first part is to publicly post and distribute our "Call to Arms" in order to recruit volunteers. This document is available here-

www.imgur.com/dbU83

The second part of the plan is to ask everyone who volunteers to make a pledge for how many signature they will collect in the next 30 days or so. 15-30 signatures is a good number. You can probably get that number from your family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors without having to solicit in public too much. This is an "out of the closet" movement. We will have to proudly advocate human rights for cannabis smokers in order to get support from legitimate people. I can supply stickers equivalent to each persons pledge number. These stickers can be used to generate interest and be given to people who sign the petition. Here is the sticker design-

www.imgur.com/2cjvb

Feel free to distribute and use these images. But don't copyright them because you are not the one who created them.

We have 146 days in order to get the number of signatures that we need. Our petition is hot off the press on 9/11 and we are collecting the first signatures yesterday 9/12.

We are polling 56% public support for cannabis legalization in California, so this is an initiative which is not doomed. It's time has finally arrived. Now is the time to do this and to do it right. We may only get one chance. If a law which is not exactly what we want is implemented then we may lose our critical mass and our ability to set it right.

If you want to help me in any way please contact the CCI campaign at www.CaliforniaCannabisInitiative.org or write me at deep_space_underground@yahoo.com

Love,
-Fully Committed

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looking for people to help us create our self sufficient, renewable energy driven, organic homestead in France

2009-09-10T10:41:42Z

We are looking for people to help our communal dream become reality...

French Manoir / farm in Normandy with organic kitchen garden, 2 fields of 2 hectares, chickens etc..We now want to create Biosphere/Geodesic dome, full organic self sufficiency aiming towards being carbon neutral and using renewable energy. We are looking for people interested in the technological side of self sufficiency as well as running a small organic kitchen garden. Creative people welcomed, We are both musicians, non smokers, not drinkers. The house contains a studio and we work developing and recording bands and artists..,Ideally we would want to feed ourselves and our clients with vegetables and food from the farmstead. Over the years we have had quite a few WWOOFERS (world organic farming volunteers) which has proved successful but unfortunately most people are only available for a few weeks or months as this organisation is more geared for shorter stays, we are looking for someone, or a couple who would like to become a more permanent part of our team.

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Purslane

2009-09-08T19:41:02Z

I love Purslane, which is delicious at this time of year where I live. It often grows wild in my garden; it will grow in the most scrubby of places!

I have heard it was first grown in Persia, and it is used for thickening of soups and stews, kinda like okra...only in my experience, it doesn't have that "sliminess" that okra can have.

It grows a bit like a vine, but it has succulent leaves that are filled with juice. (I'll post a photo!)

Here's a great page about Purslane (with recipes):

http://www.culinarymusings.com/2008/06/purslane-not-a-weed-but-a-wonder/

A quote from the page:

"Condemned by some as an “unsightly, pervasive weed,” purslane is also a free backyard source of protein, vitamin E, vitamin C, and the best source of Omega 3 fatty acids of any leafy plant. There’s no reason to spend money on fish oil supplements if you have this tasty food source growing in your backyard or vegetable garden.

"Whether you eat it raw in salads, stir-fried, or added to soups and sauces, purslane is a delicious addition to many recipes. It’s easy to grow, tastes great, and - best of all to anyone struggling with rising food prices - it’s free."

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Nationwide Nut harvest

2009-09-02T17:43:53Z

Made a personal goal of collecting my bodyweight in north American tree and shrub-nuts.

I was wondering if anyone knows what will ripen first and where good stands of wild/ferrel trees can be found.

I can go anywhere for them, nature will be my tour guide and teacher.

Looking to harvest in groups if anyone has the will.

autumn nut tribe if you will.

Wonderous Mountain

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apricot kernels

2009-08-27T20:43:08Z

I have a bunch of saved apricot pits that I have been holding on to because I saw apricot kernels being sold at Trader Joe's as the "poor man's almond". I've looked around online and see that raw kernels are poisonous in large quantities, but also that roasting or heating neutralizes the chemicals in it that cause cyanide poisoning from eating too many.

My question is - does roasting remove ALL of the toxins or should I still be careful about only eating a few at a time even after I've soaked, then roasted them? I'm particularly concerned because my husband will devour most of a 16 oz jar full of almonds in a sitting if I let him and I want to be sure he's safe if he does the same to the apricot kernels.

Also, is there a difference between types of apricots? I see references to "sweet apricots" in the places I've found information. Is there any other type that is NOT okay to eat, even after roasting? Thanks!

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bee propolis

2009-08-21T00:49:06Z

does bee propolis have cooling properties?....why allergic reactions?

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BAN MIND CONTROL/ DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS TORTURE AND ABUSE

2009-08-19T21:05:00Z

I know this sounds like science fiction or a conspiracy theory, but it's not. It is a complete reality and a huge danger to humanity. Please check out the following petition and sign it. As crazy as this may sound but mind control energy weapons is a reality. Millions of people are suffering from the mental abuse and torture of these weapons that are not openely talked about or known, or "declassified." The abuse is largely sexist and racist and targets people who are of certain ethnicities... primarily who are not white. The abuse is deliberate, cruel, and is done by directing energy beams, via satellite or other means, onto the body/person/ brain of the individuals targeting certain centers of the brain to elicit responses or actions. The companies, military, governments who are doing this also use sound weapons to direct sounds, subtle or not, vibrations and energy in the mind or environment of the victims to harrass, abuse, and control the actions of these individuals. Whether they are able to do control the person or not, they definitely abuse and severely mentally and psychologically hurt the victims.

BAN MIND CONTROL/DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS TORTURE AND ABUSE

To: the President of the United States, Members of the U.S. Senate and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, see more...your Governor, Members of your State Senate, Members of your State House, the President of the United States, Members of the U.S. Senate and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives

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WE CONCERN ABOUT THE ABUSE AND TORTURE OF THE FOLLOWINGS :- DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS; NEUROLOGICAL WEAPONS; MIND CONTROL WEAPONS; BODY AND BRAIN MANIPULATION WEAPONS; PSYCHOTRONIC WEAPONS; SPACE WEAPONS; NON-LETHAL WEAPONS; COINTELPRO; ANDany other unacknowledged or as yet undeveloped means inflicting death or injury on, or damaging or destroying, a person (or the biological life, bodily health, mental health, or physical and economic well-being of a person) through the use of land-based, sea-based, or space-based systems using radiation, electromagnetic, psychotronic, sonic, laser, or other energies directed at individual persons or targeted populations or the purpose of information war, mood management, or mind control of such persons or populations.Please help to ban abuses and tortures of above-mentioned weapons.
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daucus carota, queen anne's lace

2009-08-12T05:48:31Z

i would just like to open discussion of this plant. i just started reading on it a bit.
i am wondering why i have always viewed this as a toxic plant??? from what i see it is a very useful plant, just one i would treat as medicine and not food. i have a list of ominous sounding consituents, but not the chance to go read behind every one yet.

any one have any information or dialogue to share?

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~Lifeflower~

2009-08-08T13:26:48Z

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LifeFlower herb - STROKE TREATMENT - "a holy grail plant" Fri, August 7, 2009 - 5:28 PM a herb called 'LifeFlower' herbal-powers.com/lifeflower.htmlPLEASE SHARE MEDICAL INFO LIKE THIS - ONE NEVER KNOWS WHEN SOMEONE MIGHT NEED IT! Its not just good for STROKE TREATMENT, but other things! "As a medicine hunter, I seek natural, plant-based remedies of high value to health. My work generally takes me to faraway locales where, thanks in great measure to the generous sharing of time and knowledge by the local experts, I am able to gain an in depth understanding of various traditional medicines. In the spring of 2003, I went to China with Joy Pan from Long Star to research a plant extract called Erigeron Breviscapini known by the popular name LifeFlower. Joy shared some traditional and folk information on the plant explaining that its extract is highly beneficial to the cardiovascular system and it helps stroke patients to recover function in cases of stroke related paralysis. Because this plant comes from Yunnan, the most southwestern province of China, a great deal of the science on LifeFlower is in Chinese and has not yet been translated. Nonetheless, Joy shared with me a toxicity report, a mouse memory study, a human memory study, several study abstracts and the results of an 18,000 patient research project conducted in twenty-one Chinese hospitals which showed that LifeFlower helps to restore muscular control and overall function in a high percentage of stroke patients. Though the information I garnered was by no means comprehensive, it suggested that LifeFlower could be one of those few Holy Grail plants, a true life-saving remedy of potential value to the millions of people who suffer strokes each year. (an estimated half million in the US alone). A plant demonstrating significant benefits against this massive killer would truly be a miracle medicine. Sometime during the 1960's word was spreading throughout China about a plant being used by the traditional Maio people to treat rheumatoid arthritis. That plant turned out to be Erigeron Breviscapus. Subsequent pharmacological investigation of this plant confirmed its uses for cerebrovascular health. In fact, an old traditional medicinal text entitled "Dian Nong Ben Cao" published in the Han language listed the use of Erigeron Breviscapus for treatment of stroke victims. That claim turned out to be exactly correct. On July 4th, 2002, the US Patent Office granted a patent to Farlong International in California for Breviscapinum and its extraction. According to experts involved with the plant, it is specifically the phytochemical Breviscapinum that aids cerebrovascular health. * * * In the text of the patent I found the following: "...Breviscapinum ... increases blood flow for significantly decreasing cerebrovascular resistance, raises permiability of blood brain barrier, increases nutritional blood flow of myocardium; raises immune function of body macrophage cell and counteraction against blood and oxygen depletion induced by hypophyseal pituitrin and thrombocyte agglutination induced by adenosine diphespate inhibiting internal thrombosis and promoting activity of cellulose dissolution; increases peripheral and coronary blood flow, effective for sequelas induced by cerebrovascular accident; palsy, coronary heart disease and angina pectoris." * * * If the information in the patent checked out well, then Erigeron Breviscapus, or LifeFlower, was in fact a very special plant medicine deserving of much greater recognition and use. I spoke with Joy and she arranged a trip to Yunnan for me to see the LifeFlower situation for myself. LifeFlower itself is a small perennial plant with oval leaves about six inches in diameter that lies close to the ground and has slender stalks with purple flowers. The plant grows wild in various regions of Yunnan but is actually quite sparse so overpicking would certainly endanger it. For this reason, LifeFlower is cultivated in several places throughout the region. After visiting several areas where the plant is cultivated, we moved on to the city of Gejiu located several hours south of Kunming, the provincial capitol of Yunnan. In Gejiu, we visited a manufacturing facility where LifeFlower is transformed from a plant to an injectable form designed to save lives. ===>>>>>>> ****LifeFlower ampules are used in hospitals throughout the country to treat stroke patients. ***<<<===== One acre of LifeFlower yields 150 kilograms of the dried plant and it takes 100 kilograms of the dried plant to produce one kilogram of the final extract. LifeFlower plants are started from seed and take one year to mature. At this point the plants are harvested, dried and cleaned. Next, the plant goes through a patented extraction process which yields Brevicapinum, the agent believed to be the source of its protective and healing capabilities. LifeFlower is also available in 20 milligram tablets and is usually prescribed in a recommended dosage of six tablets daily. NOTE: The injection form is used in acute cases but the tablets have also been found to be highly beneficial to the brain. " READ MORE: herbal-powers.com/lifeflower.html------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MORE INFO: www.tyloon.com/product_in...flower.html. . . Fri, August 7, 2009 - 5:28 PM - permalink - 1 Comment 1 Comment add a comment ♥ღSu... 352 Fri, August 7, 2009 - 5:35 PMHOW IT FEELS TO HAVE A STROKE. ONE OF THE BEST LECTURES IVE SEEN! PLEASE SHARE!!!!! "A STROKE OF IN~SIGHT" www.youtube.com/watch"Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor had an opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: One morning, she realized she was having a massive stroke. As it happened -- as she felt her brain functions slip away one by one, speech, movement, understanding -- she studied and remembered every moment. This is a powerful story about how our brains define us and connect us to the world and to one another." www.ted.com . . . add a comment

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elderberry berry recipes

2009-08-05T14:26:05Z

I have only the berries. Any good recipes?

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ear wax

2009-07-27T22:17:05Z

i bought an ear drops from hi health and i used it a couple days ago. it seemed to clean my ears, but my right ear feels irritated. it feels like my right ear goes in and out of hearing and i tug on it, the sound comes in. the ear drops has mullein, st john’s wort, garlic, and olive oil. does anyone know why my right ear would feel this irritated? back to this problem again, i hope i dont need to make another doctor appointment. im also hearing ringing in the ears.

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I feel =MUST SHARE this!

2009-07-27T20:07:52Z

Please see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWMgC_Dm2tA
Grateful,
ta

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eating plantain

2009-07-24T15:13:49Z

Can I eat plantain every day in my salads? Side effects? Some recipes?

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about toothbrush

2009-07-22T22:56:44Z

which natural soft toothbrush do you recommend me my friend?

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list of plants and their uses

2009-07-17T21:08:35Z

http://www.medhunters.com/articles/healingGardensPartOne.html

Plant: American and European Arnica (Arnica chamissonis and Arnica montana)
Appearance: A perennial that grows from one to two feet (30 to 61 centimeters). A pretty weed with bright yellow flowers.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: Arnica is used externally for bruises, burns, and inflammations. Rub the flower petals on external cuts and bruises, or apply a tincture made from the flowers. The active components are sesquiterpene lactones, which reduce inflammation and decrease pain. Excessive use, however, can cause a rash on sensitive individuals. This herb should never be taken internally, as it may induce vomiting, an increased heart rate, nervousness, or even death.
History: Also known as leopard's bane, arnica is indigenous to central Europe and is protected in some areas. In Germany, more than 100 drug preparations are made from the plant.
Growing Instructions: I have not had luck growing from seed, so would recommend starting with a purchased plant.
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Plant: Borage (Borago officinalis)
Appearance: An annual that grows to 18 inches (46 centimeters). Borage has fuzzy, gray-green leaves and vibrant purple flowers that grow facing downward.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: Seeds contain gamma-linolenic acid, an oil that is rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Used as a dietary supplement, this oil is said to help reduce body fat accumulation by increasing the metabolism of "brown" fat. The entire plant is edible. The stems, which taste like cucumber, can be eaten uncooked. The flowers can be used to flavor cold summer drinks (float them with your ice cubes). People sometimes candy the flowers and place them on top of fancy desserts. The leaves, which contain potassium and calcium, can also be boiled and eaten. And an infusion of boiled leaves (one ounce/30 milliliters to one pint/475 milliliters of water) can be used to relieve intestinal complaints.
History: The name derives from the Arabic abu buraq (father of sweat) due to the plant's diaphoretic qualities.
Growing Instructions: Borage will self-seed like crazy, if you let it.
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Plant: Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Appearance: An annual that grows to 16 inches (40 centimeters). Its flowers ranged from pale yellow to bright orange.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: Petals can be used in ointments for burns and cuts. The active ingredient is salicylic acid. Not to be taken internally – it is used topically. Make a compress with ground petals and place on the skin to ease inflammation from insect bites, cuts, or burns. The petals feel soft to the touch, and they even look soothing! The petals are also edible, and add a nice bitter taste to salads.
History: The plant has been associated with both the Virgin Mary and, in the 1600s, Queen Mary. The flower has been used medicinally for centuries.
Growing Instructions: Commonly known as marigolds, these plants are easy to grow! The seeds look like thorny cat claws and germinate easily in moist soil. Colors range from pale yellow to orange. Mine are butter-yellow, and they look great against purple flowers. They like to be watered regularly in dry weather.
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Plant: Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea palida)
Appearance: A perennial that grows to three feet (91 centimeters). It has large purple or white flowers with spiny orange centers.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: Different types of echinacea possess different qualities. E. purpurea is highly regarded as a blood purifier and immune-booster. Clinical trials have shown that the roots of E. angustifolia and E. palida contain echinacoside – a medicinal compound that protects collagen from free radicals. Of the three, E. angustifolia has the highest amount of the active ingredient alkylamide, which can be found in the roots and flowers. To treat a cold, upper respiratory infection, or bronchitis, take 900 milligrams of root per day with an alcoholic extract; it can also be taken with vitamin C. Expressed juice of E. purpurea has been shown to promote healing in bronchitis. These herbs should not be taken over extended periods of time, as they are thought to become less effective in helping the immune system. While recent studies have shown positive results in dealing with colds in adults, echinacea has been proven ineffective at preventing colds in children younger than 11, who may, in fact, develop a rash as a reaction the herb.
History: A native North American plant, echinacea was originally used by aboriginal Americans for snake-bites and for its anti-inflammatory qualities. Although research has shown Echinacea to be medically effective, more research needs to be completed to pinpoint the most potent compounds and uses.
Growing Instructions: Buy a plant, as growing from seed is difficult. Once the roots are established, it does not need much water – a good plant to Xeriscape with for drought-prone gardens. Don't harvest the roots until the plant is mature (about three to four years).
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Plant: Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
Appearance: A perennial that grows from two to six feet (61 centimeters to 1.8 meters). Its small, yellow flowers bloom from June to October.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: The entire plant is edible. The oil in the seeds contains linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid, which can aid weight loss and ease symptoms of PMS, cirrhosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and eczema. Patients taking phenothiazine drugs (e.g., for schizophrenia) should not take evening primrose oil. And pregnant and lactating women should also avoid it, as it was traditionally used to initiate labor.
History: This plant was once grown for the roots, which were boiled and eaten. Native Americans used it as a painkiller and as an antidote for asthma. The flowers open in the evening, hence the name. It was naturalized in Europe starting in the 17th century.
Growing Instructions: This native North American biennial blooms from June to October. It enjoys dry soil and is, therefore, ideal to Xeriscape (see sidebar) with.
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Plant: Feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium)
Appearance: A perennial that grows to two feet (61 centimeters). It has small daisy-like flowers, which have yellow centers.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: Feverfew is known for relieving migraines but is also believed to lessen tension and arthritis pain. The leaves may be eaten (e.g., in a sandwich) or drunk in a tea. A tincture made with the leaves can be applied to an insect bite to relieve pain. Pregnant women should not take feverfew because it may cause uterine contractions. The active ingredient is parthenolide.
History: Ancient healing instructions stated: "Feverfew must be pulled from the ground with the left hand, and the fevered person's name must be spoken forth, and the herbalist must not look behind him."
Growing Instructions: This flowering herb is easy to care for but easier to buy as a plant than to start from seed. (However, feverfew appears in unexpected locations in my garden.) Once roots are established, the plant requires very little water.

Plant: Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
Appearance: A perennial that grows from six to 14 inches (15 to 36 centimeters). This plant takes three to five years to mature. Its flowers are tiny, white, and fluffy with yellow centers, and its leaves are lobed and rounded.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: Goldenseal alleviates conditions such as sore gums, gastritis, and nasal congestion. The active ingredients, alkaloid hydrastine and berberine, are found in the root stalk.
History: Goldenseal is native to the northern United States and southern Canada. The Cherokee used its bitter roots as an antiseptic and to treat snakebites; the Iroquois used it to treat whooping cough, pneumonia, and digestive disorders. It became a commercial product in 1860 and is now a top-selling herb. It is an endangered plant in North Carolina, where permits are required to propagate it. People collect it in the wild, which is one reason for its current scarcity.
Growing Instructions: It is easier to buy a plant than to propagate from seed. Roots can be cultivated after the plants mature (when they are three to five years old).
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Plant: Indian Psyllium (Plantago ovata)
Appearance: An annual that grows to 18 inches (46 centimeters). It is grass-like with soft, hairy leaves.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: The seeds are the basis of laxatives, such as Metamucil, and can be ground and mixed with water or fruit juice to relieve constipation. Taken daily, this mixture has been shown to reduce the chance of heart disease by lowering LDL cholesterol. Psyllium is also a popular ingredient in breakfast cereals. Active ingredients include pectine musilage and aucuboside.
History: The plant originated in India, and varieties are grown throughout the world.
Growing Instructions: Plant the seeds in the spring, and save some seed for replanting the following season.
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Plant: Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
Appearance: A perennial that grows to two feet (60 centimeters). It blooms with pink flowers and has light green leaves.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: A gentle sedative, motherwort can be used to treat the symptoms of PMS, menstrual hot flashes, and delayed menstruation. Although there has been little research in determining the plant's active ingredient, the effective compounds are derived from its volatile oils and alkaloids. Motherwort seems to help calm the nervous system, and is drunk as a tea for heart palpitations or nervousness. To make the tea, add one ounce of herb to one pint of boiling water and strain. Or make a tincture by placing the leaves in alcohol (i.e., vodka) for six weeks; use a dose of one to four milliliters.
History: Translated, Leonurus cardiaca means lion hearted. Originally from England, motherwort was grown as a medicinal in many cottage gardens.
Growing Instructions: Plant the seeds in the spring. It will grow easily and, in the second year, will sport pink flowers. This plant appears in strange places in my garden each year, but it does not self-seed badly.
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Plant: Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)
Appearance: An annual that grows to 12 inches (30 centimeters). It is a green plant with small, oval leaves and stems that are easily broken.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: Stevia is a natural, calorie-free sweetener. Add a leaf to beverages or food, or chew on leaves to cure sugar cravings. It has a slightly "green" taste. Powdered versions are now available commercially.
History: Stevia originated in Paraguay, where, for centuries, the Guarani Indians used it as a sweetener.
Growing Instructions: Place this plant outdoors in warm weather, and bring it indoors for the winter. (I keep mine potted for easy transfer.) Stevia gets leggy if not cut back, so use the leaves regularly to ensure a bushy, healthy plant.
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Plant: Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
Appearance: A perennial that grows to two feet (61 centimeters). It has silver-gray leaves.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: Wormwood contains absinthol, the plant-base for absinthe and vermouth. Wormwood improves digestion and is one of the oldest home remedies for worms. Take as a tea: infuse one ounce (30 milliliters) in one pint (475 ml) of boiling water for 10 minutes. If taken in a very large dose, it can induce nausea.
History: Wormwood is an old remedy, and its name, Artemisia, was derived from Artemis, the Greek goddess of nature and the moon. It was mentioned in the Herbariam of Apuleius (c. 1400s), and, for a time, it was used in place of hops in brewing beer. An ancient proverb, "as bitter as wormwood," indicates the plant's unpleasant taste. Absinthe is infamous in art and literary history and was used by painters such as Van Gogh and by writers such as Wilde and Hemingway. It also inspired works such as Degas' The Absinthe Drinkers.
Growing Instructions: As a perennial, I have not had luck with seeding. Growing from a purchased plant is easier.
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Plant: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Appearance: A perennial that grows to two feet (61 centimeters). The plant has multiple tiny flowers and its color ranges from white to pink to bright yellow. Its leaves are light-green and fern-like.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: The entire plant can be used medicinally. To improve digestion and the functions of the gallbladder, liver, and kidneys, drink a tea made by brewing one ounce (30 milliliters) of yarrow in one pint (475 milliliters) of water. Yarrow is also a valuable wound healer: boil the plant in water, strain, and apply the residue to the affected area. Pregnant women should not take yarrow as it can cause miscarriages.
History: Achilles is said to have dressed the wounds of his soldiers with this herb. It has been known as soldier's wound wort, knight's milfoil, and Herba Militaris. Yarrow was even used in the divination of spells and is, therefore, also known by names such as devil's plaything.
Growing Instructions: Grows well from seed but will not flower in the first year. Once roots are established, it does not require much water, so it is also good to Xeriscape (see sidebar) with. Seeds can spread, but I have never found them to be a problem. The flowers are pretty, and the leaves resemble ferns.

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Pineapple Weed

2009-07-16T20:24:11Z

Surely you guys have run into this common weed before http://www.xanatos.com/earthshine/image/digital/pineappleweed2.jpg http://ace.acadiau.ca/~lusby/Morton%20Centre/digital_herbarium/images_flowers/d_photos/pineapple_weed.jpg it is a type of chamomile and smells like tropical pineapples mixed with convention chamomile. It thrives in extremely poor soil such as areas between cracks in sidewalks and on well worn pathways.

It grows like wildfire here in Calgary, and is apparently quite common in the pacific ocean coastal states of america.It can be found from central Alaska down to California, and east into the Rocky Mountains. It makes for a wonderful tea http://www.nps.gov/klgo/flora/pineappleweed.htm and acts to calm the nerves and stomach, as well as expell gas from the digestive tract. The plant when crushed and applied externally acts to hinder itching and sooth sores.

But here is the bombshell, it seems to be QUITE psychoactive when smoked, especially when potentiated by cannabis. Is there anyone else out there who has given this a go? Or who have any experiences with the rayless chamomile?

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Eat the Weeds

2009-06-30T04:45:35Z

Has anyone else watched the videos posted on You Tube called 'Eat the Weeds?' There are at least 80 of them, and he's very informative, from where to find them, how to identify, what parts are edible, and how to prepare. I'm addicted.

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Cold vs Hot

2009-06-14T02:17:59Z

I'm drinking red raspberry leaf tea to aid fertility and the info that I have says to do a hot water infusion. But being that it's summer and drinking hot water is the last thing I want to do what I have been doing is making a teabag in the morning and popping it in my water bottle and refilling and sipping all day. So, what I'm asking is am I doing myself any good, or am I wasting my time. Am I getting the nutrients that I need in the cold water? Also, does boiling kill the nutrients like I've read in Yerba Mate?

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how-to on growing and drying herbs, and creating yr own heral tea blends includes: Wormwood iced tea recipe

2009-06-12T15:50:31Z

due to popular demand i've posted a primer on how to grow and dry herbs, and make your own herbal iced tea blends -- includes my recipe for wormwood iced tea.

Bonus: scroll down a bit further on the page and see our how-to compost video.

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Writer / Host BiG TeA PaRtY
Sustainable Living Resource Center, How-to Videos, and Blog
It's cooking, crafts and anarchy!
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Herb Exchange

2009-06-11T23:07:07Z

Who would be interested in an herb/seed exchange..

It would work like this.. those of us who know the plants in our area, would post what plants we have available during specific times of the year.. such as what is coming up right now.. versus what will be coming up in a month.

I would recommend that you be 100% sure of the plant identification prior to posting.

Those interested in exchanging plants can do so by making their requests known either on this thread or by private email to that specific individual.

If you are interested in this idea.. let me know..

Yes for interested or no for not really interested in furthering this idea.

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Herb of the week tribe

2009-06-10T17:00:54Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/herboftheweek

Welcome to the Herb of the Week Tribe! Here we discuss one chosen herb a week. While the primary topic is about its medicinal uses its edible uses, spiritual uses, horticultural, and any arts and crafts that this herb can be utilized in are appropriate discussions as well. Every sunday (give or take a day) we will begin a new discussion.

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Cronh's disease

2009-06-04T00:47:09Z

Need some info on Crohn's disease.. Need herbal remedies for a friend.. this is beyond what I have worked with..

thanks in advance for any input.

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American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa)

2009-06-03T15:20:06Z

There is so much of this plant growing around here....but I have never used it! Have any of you used it, and if so, what were your experiences?

http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_american_spikenard.htm

I seem to have an affinity for this planet and want to get to know it better.....

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allergy season recipes?

2009-05-23T01:32:04Z

Does anyone have any recipes for seasonal allergy teas or tinctures? I hear herbs like ephedra, nettles, and eyebright are good but I'm not sure what proportions to use or if there are others that would be good too.

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Urinary Tract Infection

2009-05-22T22:02:49Z

Anybody know any medicinal plant remedies for this? How about just for infections in general?

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It's time to meet the new Drug Czar at Time 4 Hemp!

2009-05-17T00:44:43Z

Time 4 Hemp wants to take time to introduce you to Gil Kerlikowske (head of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy) and jam out to lots of fantastic music along the way and it's free to download at http://www.Time4Hemp.com

News items in this segment feature (in order of appearance):

Bruce Mirken (fromthe Marijuana Policy Project)
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Jeffery Miron (Senior Economics Lecturer at Harvard University)
John P Walters (Former United States Drug Czar)

Music featured in this segment (in order of appearance):

IQ - OSO-Krazy - Johnny Citizen - Bigga Haitian
Primary Others - Robin Williams - Obeah Vybes
Bill Berry - Elvy Musikka - Bob Dylan

Please pass this information on to everyone you feel would enjoy this show.

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harvesting Clary Sage-what part?

2009-05-16T04:29:46Z

Hello... does anyone here know what part of the clary sage plant to harvest and what uses are?

A friend of mine was able to grow some clary sage for me from seed (see the new pictures here: http://edibleandmedicinalplants.tribe.net/photos/f9eb90f8-5196-4560-b0f1-972ff46e4acb)

Thanks!

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Sumac

2009-05-11T16:42:42Z

Anybody have experience with it?

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prenatal heartburn remedys?

2009-05-11T05:27:41Z

my friend is experiencing heartburn on a regular basis due to her pregnancy, anyones input would be a true blessing, she is 31 weeks and does not experiance heartburn outside of her pregnancy.........................many blessings and nemeste

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Ed Rosenthal takes Time 4 Hemp PLUS Audio remarks from President Obama!

2009-05-07T02:53:50Z

Featured writer in CANNABIS CULTURE and SKUNK magazines as well as the author of more than a dozen books on growing marijuana - Ed Rosenthal takes 'Time 4 Hemp' and it's free to download at http://www.Time4Hemp.com Also included in this segment are audio recordings of President Obama talking about his use of marijuana and his approach to the War On Drugs.

Musical artists (in order of appearance):

Luke Scarmazzo - Pato Banton
Red Dirt - The Blaxicans

Please pass this information on to everyone you feel would enjoy this show.

Keep Strong!
Casper Leitch
Host/Creator: Time 4 Hemp
http://www.Time4Hemp.com

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http://groups.myspace.com/ATime4Hemp

If you have time to surf the net, take a minute to say 'high' to all our friends at the Marijuana Music Awards:
http://www.marijuanamusicawards.com and
http://www.myspace.com/marijuanamusicawards

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Pandemic flu

2009-05-06T06:31:48Z

There's a deadly new strain of flu brewing in Mexico that seems to have crossed the border into San Diego.
http://bit.ly/PldJi

two herbs that have a history of being helpful in past flu pandemics are andrographis (during one of the 20th century pandemics in India, I think) and boneset (US 1918, the really deadly one).

Andrographis is too nasty to take as a tea- capsules and tablets are available at many health food stores but not all of them.
Boneset works better as a hot tea. It is hard to dose with capsules only.

Andrographis is often combined with eleutherococcus in a formula for colds and flu.

Boneset combines well with red root or other lymph system support.

sources for my comments mostly come from Stephen Buhner's various books. I may read heard the boneset comment in Kathy Abascal's book on the Eclectic herbalist physicians' post-1918 pandemic surveys, though it was probably from Buhner.

Kathy Abascal Herbs and Influenza book discusses :
http://www.herbsandinfluenza.com/aboutbook.html

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Poison Oak/Ivy "immunity"

2009-05-02T22:33:38Z

I was that person, too, for many years. When I was two, my father waded into Poison Ivy in Texas to rescue me...he got a body full of blisters, and I got nothing. All my lfe among poison ivy there, I got nothing, despite bounding through the woods like the tomboy I was.

When I moved to San Francisco, the "bad boy" is Poison Oak. I waded through it the entire way down Twin Peaks, once. scratches all over my body...nothing. cross-country hikes up and down the coast without even looking. Lucky woman...immune!

So I thought. So I never worried. at 29, I was backpacking in Oregon in P.O. country. and either because I might have used some branches in my fire, or because I got some deep cuts on my legs after a woodland slide (still have the scars 25 years later), which got PO into my blood...

For the first time in my life I itched and got blisters. But because I did not suspect the real thing...I wore the same clothes, and scratched (spreading the plant juice). And ever since, I have been susceptible. 3 more times.

Caveat for those who think they have good genes and/or are immune...If you DO itch...suspect it and take care!

I wore my backpacking clothes for 5 days...and I had it everywhere...because I thought I was resistant.

Hubris?

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She Walks the Talk

2009-05-02T19:49:53Z

Finisia Medrano and friends.

http://www.pullingforwildflowers.org/

Hi, I am new to this tribe and its topic. I learned about pulling for wildflowers and am inspired by this woman's vision and commitment. The website is a interesting read with a wealth of information. Enjoy!

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Blue Lotus experience

2009-04-25T23:06:42Z

...anyone care to share?
considering a small purchase and am open to good advice,
Namaste ~

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Ditching Conventional Medication.

2009-04-23T03:06:39Z

Today my Mother called me in tears.

Why?

She has made the conscious decision to stop relying on conventional medication for depression, insomnia, and chronic pain. During the conversation, she expressed to me that she is more than tired of depending on medications to help her feel emotionally and physically sound.

This is absolutely beautiful news!

However, while I do have a decent amount of information of what herbs she can supplement her medication with, I would love advice from others who I'm sure not only have more wisdom than I, but also possible experience with similar situations.

Many blessings,
-Lilith

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bronchitus

2009-04-22T17:53:53Z

any remedies out there to get rid of my bronchitus or
to at least minimize it???

thank you...

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mugwort

2009-04-16T04:29:56Z

where can i find or get mugwort?

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A Fabulous EO Resource!!!

2009-04-15T03:02:58Z

Hey guys, I just checked my post office box this week when I found a fabulously inexpensive resource for pure (undiluted) essential oils for use in ritual oils and incenses, etc.! It's from a co. called "Monterey Bay Spice Company" at Santa Cruz, CA. [http://www.herbco.com]. Nowhere before have I encountered such a reasonably priced selection of EOs! Definately send your business their way!!! I mean, the quantities are frakkin' HUGE! *G* Even their herbs are fabulously affordible--you can buy 4 oz. for what you would usually buy for the price of one! According to Monterey Bay, the principle reasons (among many) for the enormous prices commanded by many popularly available EO suppliers is because of the brand name, as well as the testing that's fone into the product, as well. Here's a selection of what they offer compared to other suppliers whom I have delt with before:

* Anise e.o. = #3.00/1 oz.
* Benzoin e.o. $3.50/1 oz.
* Camphor e.o (White) = $3.00/1 oz.
* Cassia bark e.o. = $5.00/1 oz.
* Cedarwood e.o. (a form of juniper, unless the Cedrus spp.) = $3.00/ 1 oz.
* Cinnamon leaf e.o. = $3.00/1 oz.
* Clove bud e.o. = $4.00/1 oz.
* Cypress e.o. = $5.00/ 1 oz.
* Fir needle e.o. = $5.00/1 oz.
* Ginger e.o. = $5.00/1 oz.
* Lavender e.o. = $5.00/1 oz.
* Lemon e.o. = $3.50/1 oz.
* Lemon balm e.o. = $7.00/1 oz.
* Etc....

Anyone have know of any equally fabulous sources for supplies worth sharing?! :o)

Now, hold onto your pointy hats my fellow Witches, but by stark contrast, these same EOs are found from (in order) the following sources: Frontier Herb [an Iowa-based co. whose sdupplies you will find lining most herbal/ or occult supply stores throughout the Midwest]; Mountain Rose herb; and Isis Books and Gifts:

* Anise e.o. = $16.11/0.5 oz. | $5/1 oz. | $5.00/1 dram (1/8 oz.) or $15.00/0.5 oz.
* Benzoin e.o. N/A | N/A | $5.00/1 dram or $15.00/0.5 oz.
* Camphor e.o (White) = $6.19/0.5 oz. | $5.00/1 oz. | $5.00/1 dram or $15.00/0.5 oz.
* Cassia bark e.o. = $7.49/0.5 oz. | N/A | $5.00/1 dram or $15.00/0.5 oz.
* Cedarwood e.o. = $3.95/ 0.5 oz. | $9.00/1 oz. | $5.00/1 dram or $15.00/0.5 oz.
* Cinnamon leaf e.o. = $7.20/0.33 oz. | $7.50/1 oz. | $5.00/1 dram or $15.00/0.5 oz.
* Clove bud e.o. = $6.55/0.5 oz. | $10.00/1 oz. | $5.00/1 dram or $15.00/0.5 oz.
* Cypress e.o. = $899/ 0.5 oz. | $22.00/1 oz. | $10.00/1 dram or $30.00/0.5 oz.
* Fir needle e.o. = $12.29/0.5 oz. | $7.00/1 oz. | $5.00/1 dram or $15.00/0.5 oz.
* Ginger e.o. = $14.15/0.5 oz. | $18.00/1 oz. | $5.00/1 dram or $15.00/0.5 oz.
* Lavender e.o. = $10.29/0.5 oz. | $5.50/1 oz. | $5.00/1 dram or $15.00/0.5 oz.
* Lemon e.o. = $5.49/0.5 oz. | $9.00/1 oz. | $5.00/1 dram or $15.00/0.5 oz.
* Lemon balm e.o. = N/A | (as Melissa e.o.) $62.00/1 dram | $6.00/1 dram or $18.00/0.5

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Resin's for relaxing smokes

2009-04-13T05:36:03Z

several plant resins are a good smoke for relaxing. Dagga, Lotus, red dragon, wild lettuce. What is the best temp & prep for these usefull resins?

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Safe to forage in horse pasture?

2009-04-10T15:24:46Z

Is it safe to pick dandelions, dig up their roots or pick chickweed from a horse pasture? I did last year and rinsed the goods off and dehydrated the dandelion roots.... However I now have a brand new baby that I am nursing so I just want to double check to ensure everything is o.k..... or if anyone knows of any potential hazards... Where we live houses horses about 1/2 the year so needless to say horse manure is in the ground;)
Thank you.... Indigo

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Taste bio- diversity

2009-04-07T15:44:32Z

Fruits and veggies grown with EM•1® are sweeter and have been tested to have higher vitamin counts than conventionally grown fruits and veggies.

If you would like to try some fruit growth with EM•1® Microbial Inoculant, Whole Foods Market exclusively carries sustainably-grown bananas from EARTH University in Costa Rica. These bananas are grown with EM•1® Microbial Inoculant and EM•1® Bokashi. Whole Foods Markets now also carries banana paper products made with EM•1® as well. These are available across the country.

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Psoriasis

2009-04-06T16:30:59Z

Does anyone know of any good herbal cure for psoriasis? i have a friend who has it very bad on her scalp, but she doesnt have the funds to go see a doctor........ does anyone have any ideas for what may work?
Sarai

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Codex Alimentarius the real threat to world health

2009-04-05T13:52:30Z

Codex Alimentarius the real threat to world health

In January 2010' they shall attempt to take all our plants away from us' all herbs' vitamins and minerals are to be listed as prescription only medications'
That means no more online companies selling entheogenic plants' becasue even herbs the likes of garlic and vitamins the likes of Vit C shall be regulated and only available for purchase through government outlets'
This is against the constitutional rights of all peoples of earth'

Read on' standup and be counted' do something about this atrocicity'

More and more people are becoming concerned about the shady, secretive organization that is Codex Alimentarius - the thinly-veiled propaganda arm of the international pharmaceutical industry that does everything it can to promote industry objectives whilst limiting individual options to maintain health (which would diminish members profits).

Codex alimentarius is one of the major bodies behind the effort to limit access to nutritional products and information. Its motivation is not rocket science and neither is the source of its funding - money that somehow expected to return a profit to its members . . . Most of the information available regarding codex alimentarius refers to its role in the USA, but it is not a US-specific body. Far from it, Codex has wiggled its dirty little tentacles into just about every national or international body concerned with public health. Posing as a benefactor, it then uses its significant financial and political clout to do its masters bidding.

As you can read in the excellent article below, there is much to be concerned about when considering codex alimentarius - ignore it at your peril.

Codex Alimentarius - The Sinister Truth Behind Operation Cure-All
(From an original article by Ruth James)

What's really behind Operation Cure-All? Is it just the FDA and FTC taking their power too far? Or is there a deeper, more sinister purpose to this campaign? Who are Codex Alimentarius?

How could a country that prides itself in its freedom of speech, freedom of choice, and freedom of information be facing such severe restrictions in health freedom and dietary supplements? Haven't the people made their will known? Didn't our government pass the Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act of 1994 to insure our right to health supplements?

Indeed, our government did. But the FDA and FTC have found ways to get around that. The laws put in place to protect us are being ignored. And what's worse is that those laws are about to be superseded, if the powers that be have their way.

OPERATION CURE ALL IS JUST ONE MEANS TO AN END
You see, Operation Cure-All is just a tactic, a vehicle, in a much bigger overall plan. It is a result of "Codex Alimentarius" (meaning food code) -- a set of regulations that aim to outlaw any health information in connection with vitamins and limit free access to natural therapies on a worldwide scale.

WHAT'S BEHIND CODEX ALMENTARIUS?
Behind the Codex Alimentarius Commission is the United Nations and the World Health Organization working in conjunction with the multinational pharmaceutical cartel and international banks. Its initial efforts in the US with the FDA were defeated, so it found another ally in the FTC. Now Codex, with the FTC and the pharmaceutical cartel behind it, it threatens to become a trade issue, using the campaign of Operation Cure-All to advance its goals.

Codex began simply enough when the U.N. authorized the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization to develop a universal food code. Their purpose was to 'harmonize' regulations for dietary supplements worldwide and set international safety standards for the purposes of increased trade. Pharmaceutical interests stepped in and began exerting their influence. Instead of focusing on food safety, Codex is using its power to promote worldwide restrictions on vitamins and food supplements, severely limiting their availability and dosages.

REAL GOALS OF CODEX
This is to bring about international 'harmonization.' While global harmony sounds benign, is that the real purpose of this plan? While the stated goal of Codex is to establish unilateral regulations for dietary supplements in every country, the actual goal is to outlaw health products and information on vitamins and dietary supplements, except those under their direct control. These regulations would supersede United States domestic laws without the American people's voice or vote in the matter.

HOW CAN IT BE POSSIBLE?
Americans gasp at the thought. It goes against everything America stands for. Many believe this can't be possible. The truth is, it's not only possible, it's required by the Codex Alimentarius agreement.
In fact, under the terms of the Uruguay Round of GATT, which created the World Trade Organization, the United States agreed to harmonize its domestic laws to the international standards. This includes standards for dietary supplements being developed by the United Nation's Codex Alimentarius Commission's Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Use.

The Uruguay Round Agreements carry explicit language clearly indicating that the U.S. must harmonize to international standards:

"Members are fully responsible under this Agreement for the observance of all provisions.... members shall formulate and implement positive measures and mechanisms in support of the observance of the provisions.... by other than central government bodies." [WTO TBT Agreement at Article 3.5]"

In other words, the federal government must NOT ONLY CHANGE FEDERAL LAW, but must ALSO require state and local governments to change their laws as well to be in accordance with international law.

Not only that, but Codex Alimentarius is now enforceable through the World Trade Organization (WTO). If a country disagrees with or refuses to follow Codex standards, the WTO applies pressure by withdrawing trade privileges and imposing crippling trade sanctions. Congress has already bowed to this pressure several times and so have the governments of many countries.

While the exemption clause (USC 3512(a)(1) and (a)(2) was created to supposedly protect our laws from harmonization to international standards, it has proven to be totally ineffective. The United States has already lost seven trade disputes despite the exemption clause. Due to the enormous pressures put on them by lobbyists from multinational corporations (who contribute millions to congressional campaigns), Congress bowed to pressure and changed U.S. laws.

It appears our government (as well as al others) is being manipulated one way or another to serve the goals of the UN, the World Health Organization and the World Trade Organization. Food control equals people control -- and population control. Is this beginning to sound like world government and one-world order? Could this be the real goal behind Codex Alimentarius?

The United States, Canada, the Europeans, Japan, most of Asia, and South America have already signed agreements pledging total harmonization of their laws including food and drug laws to these international standards in the future.

WHAT CODEX WILL BRING
What can we expect under Codex? To give you an idea, here are some important points:

* Dietary supplements could not be sold for preventive (prophylactic) or therapeutic use.
* Potencies would be limited to extremely low dosages. Only the drug companies and the big phytopharmaceutical companies would have the right to produce and sell the higher potency products (at inflated prices).
* Prescriptions would be required for anything above the extremely low doses allowed (such as 35 mg. on niacin).
* Common foods such as garlic and peppermint would be classified as drugs or a third category (neither food nor drugs) that only big pharmaceutical companies could regulate and sell. Any food with any therapeutic effect can be considered a drug, even benign everyday substances like water.
* Codex regulations for dietary supplements would become binding (escape clauses would be eliminated).
* All new dietary supplements would be banned unless they go through Codex testing and approval.
* Genetically altered food would be sold worldwide without labeling.

According to John Hammell, a legislative advocate and the founder of International Advocates for Health Freedom (IAHF), here is what we have to look forward to:

"If Codex Alimentarius has its way, then herbs, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic remedies, amino acids and other natural remedies you have taken for granted most of your life will be gone. The name of the game for Codex Alimentarius is to shift all remedies into the prescription category so they can be controlled exclusively by the medical monopoly and its bosses, the major pharmaceutical firms. Predictably, this scenario has been denied by both the Canadian Health Food Association and the Health Protection Branch of Canada (HPB).

The Codex Alimentarius proposals already exist as law in Norway and Germany where the entire health food industry has literally been taken over by the drug companies. In these countries, vitamin C above 200 mg is illegal as is vitamin E above 45 IU, vitamin B1 over 2.4 mg and so on. Shering-Plough, the Norway pharmaceutical giant, now controls an Echinacea tincture, which is being sold there as an over the counter drug at grossly inflated prices. The same is true of ginkgo and many other herbs, and only one government controlled pharmacy has the right to import supplements as medicines which they can sell to health food stores, convenience stores or pharmacies."

It is now a criminal offence in parts of Europe to sell herbs as foods. An agreement called EEC6565 equates selling herbs as foods to selling other illegal drugs. Action is being taken to accelerate other European countries into 'harmonization' as well.

Paul Hellyer in his book, "The Evil Empire," states: "Codex Alimentarius is supported by international banks and multinational corporations including some in Canada, and is in reality a bill of rights for these banks and the corporations they control. It will hand over our sovereign rights concerning who may or may not invest in our countries to an unelected world organization run by big business. The treaty would make it impossible for Canadian legislators either federal or provincial to alter or improve environmental standards for fear of being sued by multinational corporations whether operating in Canada or not.

This will create a world without borders ruled by a virtual dictatorship of the world's most powerful central banks and multinational companies. This world is an absolute certainty if we all sit on our hands and do nothing."

This is the future the FDA and FTC are striving to bring us via Codex harmonization. Is this a future we are going to willingly accept or prevent?

WHY TARGET THE INTERNET?
It is no accident that the FDA and FTC are targeting Internet health sites through Operation Cure-All. We are standing in the doorway of an unprecedented revolution -- the information revolution brought about by the Internet.

Now all people everywhere have the ability to learn about anything that interests them with just a few clicks. History has shown that informed, educated people change civilizations -- they change the flow of thought and they change the flow of money. They can even change the direction of a country. When similar transitions have happened in the past, the powers that existed did not give up willingly. The Catholic Church fiercely protected its practice of selling 'indulgences' as a forgiveness of sin. When the practice was abolished, the Catholic Church lost a great deal of power and money.

When the printing press was invented, books were banned and printers were imprisoned by the authorities, who feared an educated public could not be governed. In the same way, the medical monopoly (and the UN) now fears that a public educated in health and privy to the shortcomings of modern medicine could not be controlled. Loss of control means loss of revenue and loss of power. And they are doing everything they can to stop progress so they can contain their losses and strengthen their power.

The printing press changed the world. Can you imagine what life would be like today if the book banners had their way? But because the printing press won out, society progressed and freedom was embraced. The Internet is changing the world in an equally significant way. While the entire Internet can hardly be suppressed, the pharma-cartels and their backers are looking to protect their interests by restricting as much information as they can on the Internet.

Will we, the people, win out again -- or will the UN and the World Health Organization agenda and the pharmaceutical cartel change the course of history and take us back to the "dark ages" of medicine?

WHAT CAN WE DO?
Step number one is learn as much as possible about this issue. Here are some websites where you will find a great deal of information:

John Hammell's International Advocates for Health Freedom
website: www.iahf.com

"The Health Movement Against Codex Alimentarius" - article from Dr. Rath's website: www4.dr-rath-foundation.org/PHAR...m#top

'U.S. and European Leaders Agree on Principles to Harmonize Dietary Supplement Regulations: 'www.crnusa.org/shellnr112000.html

Federal Register where the FDA states its intention to harmonize with Codex standards: iahf.com/codx-fda.txt

Read, "WHOSE TRADE ORGANIZATION? Corporate Globalization and the Erosion of Democracy" by By Lori Wallach and Michelle Sforza,

Public Citizens Global Trade Watch:
www.tradewatch.org/publicat...obook.htm

Sign the petition - Click on 'Sign Health Freedom Petition:'
www.iahf.com/index2.html

Also sign the European Anti-Codex petition at: www.laleva.cc

Signing petitions is fine, but not nearly as effective as writing to your congressmen and congresswomen. Write to them insisting we hold a PROPER Oversight Hearing on Codex. An oversight hearing was held in March, but the truth was not allowed to come out. Witness who could have exposed what was going on, and who wanted to testify, were denied the opportunity to testify. Congress is strongly resisting another Codex hearing, telling their constituents it is not necessary. This could not be further from the truth.

Contact information for representatives: www.house.gov
Contact information for senators: www.senate.gov

Copyright 2001 Ruth James rjames@therealessentials.com
www.therealessentials.com

CTM Comment: Codex is of course the single most virulent assault on human freedoms in recent times. The desire to control of vitamins, minerals, herbs and other nutritional factors has ironically come about as a result of the inability of orthodox medicine to destroy the practice of the public practicing health without drugs. Now government and the chemical industry will seek to control and profit from that which was available directly to the public in times gone by.

Overturning the Codex by a mass public backlash is CTM’s sworn goal. This can be accomplished only with large numbers of the public all committed to this endeavor. As the above article states, the Internet itself has been able to grant access to information freely to anyone seeking it, and this has destabilized the flow of money and profits to institutions which have traditionally believed their highly lucrative monopolies to be safe.

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Kava

2009-04-02T12:35:33Z

I recently purchased my first amount of kava in powder form. The procedure for extracting the oils & so forth were all explained to me. As I was walking out the door she added a quick bit about adding coconut milk that I cannot seem to remember. Do I add it to the boiling water? After it has been seeping? And how much should be added?
Thanks!
~Hugs & Kisses~

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Drying Herbs in a Food Dehydrator?

2009-04-01T15:40:37Z

Is it okay to dry wildcrafted Herbs in a food Dehydrator?

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A DANGEROUS PROPOSED BILL...

2009-04-01T01:54:25Z

News, alerts, and other information related to your health freedom.
Action Steps You Need to Take Now - March 27, 2009

URGENT! In This Issue:

Immediate Action Item -
Obama "Food Safety" Appointment Threat

Action eAlert Item
The General's Communiqué

Dr. Rima Recommends

The General's Communique

Maj. Gen. Bert Stubblebine (U.S. Army ret.)

SUMMARY:

URGENT: Act Today to Protect Food Safety Agency From
Monsanto Operative!

Food is, as we have been saying for some time, the central battle for freedom and survival. "Change", which sounds great, has, in fact, become the mantra of those who seek corporate triumph over independent producers - and it's happening around food. The mechanism is simple: a set of bills ostensibly devoted to "food safety" and "food security" -- and a plan to put Big Agribiz supporters in charge.

In charge of what? Your food and mine - it's supply, farming, production, food quality, irradiation, Codex on your dinner table, unlabeled GMOs and other profitable, but lethal, corporate-friendly food strategies. Through appointments and legislation, the change is coming fast and furious which could even make our own family farms and gardens the site of criminal activity if we attempt to grow our own food or produce and sell it.

So sure are they of victory that the President of change is about to appoint Michael Taylor, a lawyer for, and former executive at Monsanto, to head the empowered "food (sic)k safety (sic)k" agency.

Today's eAction Item is quite simple: TELL THE PRESIDENT "NO" TO TAYLOR!

Time is short and the issue is of immense importance.

Urgent 3-Part Action Item:

Step 1: Click here <http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=HFnhc7wa%2FoRtLqgajYbJwzPycUkB50wQ> to email the President NOW:

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Politicians often come up with bad ideas. These are not just bad ideas: they are a catastrophically bad ideas for BOTH health and freedom. In fact, we are facing nothing short of food tyranny that will kill not only organic farming, but lots of people as well, along with the entire private farming sector. Your own gardens are at risk.

The President's appointment of someone so closely associated with industrialized "food" is "change" in exactly the wrong direction.

Let's demand real change: that Congress and the President change directions!

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Dr. Rima Recommends

Rima E. Laibow MD
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Natural Solutions Green Portal and Nano Silver...

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Then,

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How's that for a great WIN-WIN?

And, of course, DO NOT FORGET your present - AND FUTURE - Nano silver needs!

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mcleod ganj / dharamsala

2009-03-19T16:32:48Z

does anyone know a good resource for what's growing wild in the mcleod ganj area? it would be great to have some information before i get there, but even if you have a contact there with decent information, that would be great.

thanks so much!!

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Super Healing from plant!

2009-03-16T21:15:38Z

The Plants power to draw energy from soil and air is the key factor in transformation of organic matter to medicinal properties . The greater the bio-diversity of the soil the more medicinal compounds will be displayed and available. Use the best organic matter possible because not all manure is the same. Build a sustainable soil rich in probiotics and give your plants the energy it needs to HEAL! Free Organic Farming Classes in Napa 707 224 4754

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Yardsharing and Seed Angels - We need you!

2009-03-07T01:57:35Z

We have a couple projects going that don't need funding - just participants!

The first is hyperlocavore.com. Hyperlocavore is a yardsharing community - built to support people in the practice of creating 'yardsharing' arrangements to grow food together.

Many people want to grow food but they lack one or two of these four things:
-time
-space
-skills
- physical strength

Forming a yardsharing group with your friends, neighbors, family or with your religious communities is easy - and free! You can set up a 'seeking yardshare' group for your area (like Chicago, South Side) or a private group for your own yardshare "Grandma's Backyard Garden"

CSAs are filling up fast. Community gardens have waiting lists. Food is getting more and more expensive.
Find some people and start growing together!

The other project we've started is The Great Let's Get Growing Seed Share.
We are asking experienced gardeners to become 'seed angels,' to adopt a newbie gardener and send them some garden seeds! I have sent four newbie gardeners enough seed that each of them will have huge beautiful edible gardens this summer. It's easy - it cost me less than 4 dollars to get four gardens going!

If you are an experienced gardener we need you to become a seed angel!
If you are a newbie food grower - sign up!

It's FREE
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If you think these are good ideas please help us get the word out to your communities! Blog it, tweet it, share it!

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keepin' the poison oak away

2009-03-06T21:20:26Z

Spring is coming on strong now and so the poison oak will be emerging in full force. I was wondering if folks knew any info on eating a leaf for immunity. I hear people speak of it but no one says how much..or if there are any side effects...swollen mouth or throat? when the best time to do it?(i'm in southern oregon)is there a better way to do it? say infuse in honey? There are some folks who have honey made from poison oak locally...would that be safer than infusing? You get the idea of what i'm looking for so give me your experience! Graditude for any insight!!!!

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 4 replies

Tastiest strawberries

2009-03-05T16:51:19Z

Hi,
I was wondering what the most flavourful, (and firm) strawberry varieties are..."Sparkle"? "Earliglow"? "Mignonette"?

I'm trying to find sweet,flavourful (not tart) strawberries to be eaten fresh and that are good to top cheesecakes with.

Thanks everyone!
petra :)

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 5 replies

Hawthorn

2009-02-27T01:58:18Z

When we spoke, I mentioned there was a plant I wanted to know about but for the life of me I cannot remember. Sooo, sense you told this may be a hawthorn and the reasones behind it constantly attacking me when I go out to collect the wild turkey feathers and the reasons behind it I would like to know more about it.

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 14 replies

Rest In Peace

2009-02-26T05:02:33Z

Michael Roland Shaw Moore

1941-2009 Feb 20..

A great herbalist a wonderful teacher a loving father husband and a pioneer in the field of wildcrafting and herbalism...may you journey forward with lightness and deep peace and joy...I humbly bow at your feet in appreciation for you sharing your wisdoms with us...

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 5 replies

brainstorming on identifying all plants within a forest...

2009-02-23T14:05:00Z

We are going to identify all the plants in our forest using volunteers.
We setup a wiki to record the information. We have the basic known medicinal plants. And we will photograph each one and link to wiki species.
We are interested in the old wisdom of the locals, but also we want to test all plants for their medicinal properties, fiber use, dye use, etc...

Ideas on the best ways to partner with universities? We are thinking we should get motivated botanists to work on it, perhaps as part of their studies. We are evaluating all plants as possibly being part of local xeriscaping efforts.
Any advice on other actions to take to make sure the effort is worthwhile?

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 4 replies

Help Protect Organic Farming

2009-02-20T00:12:18Z

Hello,

Please take the time to read the article by going to the link below,
and then take the action necessary described below.

http://www.opednews.com/articles/Monsanto-bills-being-rushe-by-Linn-Cohen-Cole-0\90217-758.html
Monsanto bills being rushed through Congress, set to destroy organic farming.

After Reading, then take action by sending an email to your senator and congressperson here:

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Feel free to send this to anyone who cares..there is only a 2 week window for this to be stopped.

Luigee

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 0 replies

socal riverbed gurilla garden suggestions

2009-02-19T05:39:53Z

hey all thinking about growing a gurilla garden in a local river bed, can you guys tell me what would grow good in the very moist sandy soil i will find there?

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 4 replies

Dock dyes

2009-02-18T14:33:30Z

Has anyone dyed with dock root? I read that you can make yellow, green, brown and gray from it without a mordant. I'm especially interested in making a mostly white wool sweater into a mostly green wool sweater.

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Favorite edible flower

2009-02-17T23:28:08Z

Whats your favorite edible flower..

I have lots of them.. wild rose
violets
wild onion
bee balm
clover flowers
dandelion

These are but a few.. depending on what there during the year..

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 21 replies

Trillium

2009-02-16T13:53:58Z

I asked this on another tribe, but also would like some input from members here who have had experience with trillium? I understand that it is considered a sacred woman's medicine and is used i the treatment of uterine problems and cysts. Can anyone here inform me further? Thanks!

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 20 replies

Congressman Barney Frank Takes Time 4 Hemp!!!!

2009-02-10T00:45:09Z

Congressman Barney Frank talks about his efforts in Congress to end the War On Drugs in a visit with Casper Leitch and joint-host, Gatewood Galbraith - and it's free to download at http://www.Time4Hemp.TV

We've also posted a new Time4Hemp-MUSIC Podcast that's free to download and share. It features over 90-minutes of great Classic Music To Get Stoned To. Please pass this information on to everyon and anyone you feel would enjoy this material.

Keep Strong!
Casper Leitch
Creator/Host: Time 4 Hemp

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Febuary 14

2009-02-09T18:48:17Z

greetings,this is a little off topic but here is a valentine--At 7.25am on 14th February – and for the 18 minutes of the alignment, I invite you, in the universal heart, to add your own intention for love and peace and to co-create the dawning of the Age of Aquarius to that of the Cosmos. In whatever way feels appropriate for you, you may choose to align with 7.25am (UT) or 7.25am your own local time energizing a wave of intention that will surge around the Earth....,Peace ++

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anyone in the East Bay want to go foraging together?

2009-02-08T01:49:09Z

Hey, I spent all winter devouring books about edible wilds, and as spring approaches I'd love to find some people to go wandering in the woods of the East Bay (Oakand/Berkeley), identifying plants together. Is there anyone out there?
Peace
Hilary

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 3 replies

Are there any parts of the Dandelion that can't be eaten?

2009-02-07T15:05:40Z

I don't mind old, tough, bitter shoots and thorny leaves but....will I need a 'charcoal milk shake' in the ambulance if i eat the flowers and whatnot?

Thanks, I saw a few other posts but this is a pretty specific question,
Ben

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 18 replies

depression

2009-02-06T20:25:37Z

i have had the worst year of my life in '08. actually, it started almost 3 years ago. people keep saying hang in there, it will get better. but it has gotten progressivly worse. i have lost everything i have, i know they are material possesions, but i have also lost non material things. i lost my mind. my girl, my dog, my job, my van which ive been living in for the last 5 months due to my x packing all my things and moving out while i was out of town working. are there any alternatives to prozac or anything that can help?
ive been to meditation retreats, ive tried chakra and energy work which i have become very familiar with over the last 8 years.
i think i may need something a bit stronger than power of mind. any thing helps.

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 10 replies

great wild foods website

2009-02-04T10:33:17Z

this is actually a wonderful dear friend of mine sunny savage
www.wildfoodplants.com
you will find video, pictures, recipes and all kinds of goodies
she just got off tour filming her own wildfoods tv show
hot on the trail with sunny savage
we'll get her back to lightning in a bottle this year too i think

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 2 replies

Channel G

2009-02-03T17:16:26Z

Come check out the Ginormous Love of Channel G!
We promote the sustainable solutions of non-profits around the world!
http://tribes.tribe.net/channelg
Casa de Milagros-
an orphanage in Peru that teaches the children how to grow, identify, and use edible and medicinal plants!
watch video here: http://www.channelg.tv/video.php?project_id=5

Join our Tribe, and help spread the Good word!!
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posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 1 reply

Phage Therapy

2009-02-02T00:23:09Z

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8887931967515748990&ei=8R-FSd2KOqL-qAPNyIXpCg&hl=en

Trying to spread the word to the western world. Really impressed. :) Tell a friend.

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 1 reply

Anxiety

2009-02-01T03:03:27Z

For the past 2 years I was perscribed numerous medications, including ones for anxiety. I have always been wary of all the parmaceuticals shoved at me. However recently it has really been weighing on my mind. A few of them (for depression & BPD) I'm not sure I should be cutting out but I know there are more natural ways of handling my anxiety. Any ideas? I have gotten so many different responses from 'google-ing' it, I'm hoping to get some first-hand words of wisdom. Thanks :)
*hugs & kisses*

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 18 replies

wild strawberries?

2009-01-31T20:08:48Z

hi, i live in north east texas (8a) and these plants with red small strawberry-like fruits and serrated, 1/2 inch leaves have been coming up since i moved to my house, about 10 years ago. are they strawberries? edible? species? i looked them up in delena tull's edible and useful plants of texas but she said they were very rare in texas.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d83/moondog451/IMG_3061.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d83/moondog451/IMG_3060.jpg

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 15 replies

Rosemary plant all dried up....any hope?

2009-01-30T03:09:26Z

I've heard they can take the heat and I've seen them 'take the heat'...but now I'm the sad owner of two (nearly) cracker dry rosemary plants.
:(

They are now in front of a humidifier...watered lightly every third day.

Any chance they'll live?
Or should I just harvest the already dried needles?

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 4 replies

California Bay Laurel

2009-01-25T01:47:13Z

I read that you can eat the Fruit and nut of this tree.
I have seen the Fruit before, they look like little Avocados.
Can anyone confirm this through personal experience or second hand experience?

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 4 replies

Colon cancer and laxative herbs.

2009-01-24T01:16:07Z

I have a loved one who is suffering from this illness and I am trying to find something that might alleviate some of his pain. His doctors have pretty much given up and he's not seeking any other medication. Any advice would help greatly.

Sincerely,

Garren

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 7 replies

st johns wort - side effects?

2009-01-22T17:19:33Z

Hi all. I have been prescribed st johns wort (in tablet form) and have been taking it for about a month now.

Since taking it, I am feeling a little queazy immediately after taking it, as well as having an acid stomach occasionally. Also I am feeling a little constipated. I also have dark rings under my eyes. Are these symptoms side effects of st johns wort?

What can I do about it? Is there a popular companion herb that anyone could recommend?

I appreciate your input. Thanks.

posted in Edible and medicinal plants of the wild - 21 replies

indoor garden

2009-01-19T18:11:22Z

Does anyone have any ideas as to how to grow a small amount of food on a limited budget in a studio apartment with poor lighting?

Mushroom Girl on the What are you harvesting thread needs some help. Moon actaully sugested this thread.. so will give credit where credit is due.. I think its a brilliant idea.

Remeber.. low cost..
We all love our plants but they need light to grow..

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What are you harvesting?

2009-01-12T17:58:28Z

I was just curious in the different herbs and plants people may be harvesting from their bioregions this time of year? It is winter here in the PNW and we are immersed in snow. The cottonwood buds are forming and ready to harvest. It is a good time for root harvests and transplants while the green ones are 'sleeping'. What plants are calling to you for wildcrafting?

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Any warnings on Oregano oil taken internally for colds?

2009-01-04T11:32:50Z

I have been using oregano oil for colds. I just swish it in my mouth with water..a dropper full...any warnings or any dosage suggestions?

Treeee

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Devil's Claw - Proboscidea parviflora - eating the seeds

2008-12-28T16:45:14Z

Hello all...

I've been learning much about this southwestern quasi-carnivorous plant lately. The pods have been used in basketry for their strong black fibers by several native groups, and the seeds are edible. My neighbor recently raked up many hundreds of these pods so that they wouldn't get stuck in the fur of her heirloom sheep. Knowing my interest in native plants, she wisely gave them to me.

I see these for sale here and there in Arizona, mostly for use in kitschy crafts, but I'm very interested in eating the seeds and finding recipes for their inclusion. Does anyone know the best (fastest) way to get the seeds out of the pods? I know that native Americans soaked the pods to make the fibers pliable, and am wondering if this is a good strategy to loosen the casing surrounding the seeds. I don't want to sprout them however, so I'm thinking there must be an efficient mechanical method instead. Thoughts? Experiences?

Thanks in advance. Jeau

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Herbs or fruit for Acid Reflux?

2008-12-28T15:09:07Z

Hello all.... I am in my 3rd Trimester and having Terrible Reflux.... I was wondering if anyone knows of any good herbal teas that I could drink to help my throat.... And fruit... oranges, tangerines, kiwis even strawberries burn going down.... Any idea of fruit I can eat I can eat bannanas but I would love to eat lots of fruit in my last trimester of pregnancy....

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Interested in Herbal Remedies and Natural Living

2008-12-26T00:26:49Z

Does anyone know any good books or magazines on the subjects?

I would love to learn more about what's good for us, be it kefir, kombucha tea, or anything. In addition, i'm aslo thinking about planting herbs around the house and get more into growing and using herbs for their medicinal properties.

Does anyone have a good magazine that they like? or know a good book, site by any chance?

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natural psychoactives...?

2008-12-25T02:10:33Z

could anyone share a list with me? I live in the northeast u.s. (Maine, by Canada)

im looking for natural, free psychedelics/ entheogens / hallucinogens / sacred plants in my area.

thanks,

n

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Teeth and Gums (also posted in herbal medicine)

2008-12-22T06:21:52Z

My mother just got her tooth pulled and it was really infected. Does anyone know any good herbs to use to help heal and draw out any remaining infection. (esp. but not only, local herbs to the PNW)
I was thinking a poultice of comfrey leaf...any other suggestions?

Also, her gums are really weak because she has been battling parasites related to Candida. What are good herbal treatments to strengthen and clean gums. Tea tree? Others?

Thank you All...
Love and Light.

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Herbal Metal Polish Formulae?

2008-12-21T21:06:14Z

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone might know of (and be able to cite! *G*) any formulas they may be aware of for an herbal-based metal/silver polish. I have two pieces of metal: one a brass (I think!) compote bowl that I employ as a payton or libation vessel; and a silver electro-plate chalice which are both rather tarnished. Of course, I'd also like to use an herbal metal polish on my Athame, as well as my gardening tools, too! The only formula that I am aware of--but, I'd like to find some others!--is from Lesley Bremness's book, "The Complete Book of Herbs: A practical guide to growing and using herbs" [Viking/Studio, 1988]:

* 1 oz. horsetail herb [Equisetum arvense or E. hyemale], pressumibly the stems
* 2 1/2 Cups water

Soak horsetail in the water for at lkeast 2 hours; heat herb in water and simmer for at least 15 minutes; then strain. Soak metal objects in horsetail infusion for at least 5 minutes. remove objects and allow to dry, slowly. Buff or polish items with a soft cloth.

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