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Took the dogs out today and came across a few things of interest.
First off there was lots more of this plant which thanks to a discussion on my previous thread we have confirmed is False Solomon's Seal:
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
Seems there are many uses for this plant:
The aboriginal peoples of the southern interior of British Columbia had many uses for the false Solomon's seal.The Secwepemc used the roots as a blood purifier,and the Nlaka'pmx used them as an internal medicine and "woman's medicine".The young greens and fleshy rhizomes were eaten by the Secwepemc and others.The Secwepemc,Nlaka'pmx ,Okanagan and the Lil'wae'ul also ate the berries.In the spring,the St'at'imc gathered the rhizomes and berries to make a cleanser for fishing nets.The name Solomon's seal is thought to refer to the rhizomes,which, when cut,bear surface scars or markings that resemble the seal of Solomon,a six pointed star.
According to the Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants, American Indians used a root tea for constipation, rheumatism, and a stomach tonic. Root smoke was inhaled to treat insanity and to quiet a crying child. Leaf tea was used as a contraceptive and for coughs. Exrernally used for bleeding, rashes and itch.
There were lots of Indian Plum trees, although none had ripe fruit on yet they won't be too long before they do...
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
And one of my favourite berry bushes, the Thimbleberry...
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
This is by far my favourite smelling herb, Lemon Balm !
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
Lemon Balm also has other uses besides topping a salad !
Lemon Balm is best known for its calming properties, and has been used for centuries as a mild form of drugs like Valium. This has been borne out by modern science. It also appears to have properties that inhibit bacteria and viruses. Stories abound about people who ingested Lemon Balm every day in some fashion who lived to very advanced ages. Who knows how much the Lemon Balm had to do with this, but it certainly wouldn't hurt to drink a glass of Tea with breakfast each morning for a calm, soothing, healthful start to your day. Lemon Balm taken in a tea has also historically known as a mildly effective treatment for inducing sweating in fevers and for regulating menses. The leaves can also be dried and pulverized into powder for use in Capsules for when making a tea is not convenient
The apple trees were in blossom...
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
Lot's of Bluebells to be found !
Not too many uses for these.The bulbs are poisonous in the fresh state. The viscid juice so abundantly contained in them and existing in every part of the plant has been used as a substitute for starch, and in the days when stiff ruffs were worn was much in request. From its gummy character, it was also employed as bookbinders' gum and was also used for setting feathers upon arrows.
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
That's when I came across the smelly guy, cute but very smelly, I had to give my hands a good wash in the Inlet after handling him !!!!!
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
I was going to practice some trap making but the smelly guy had eaten into my time. As I had to harvest a little Fatwood I figured I'd show ya a simple tip for lighting ya camp fires.
To hold your Fatwood shavings in place when striking the ferro rod trap them in place in a split stick....
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
This way it is also very easy to transfer your flame to the centre of your pre-made tinder pile !
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
First off there was lots more of this plant which thanks to a discussion on my previous thread we have confirmed is False Solomon's Seal:
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
Seems there are many uses for this plant:
The aboriginal peoples of the southern interior of British Columbia had many uses for the false Solomon's seal.The Secwepemc used the roots as a blood purifier,and the Nlaka'pmx used them as an internal medicine and "woman's medicine".The young greens and fleshy rhizomes were eaten by the Secwepemc and others.The Secwepemc,Nlaka'pmx ,Okanagan and the Lil'wae'ul also ate the berries.In the spring,the St'at'imc gathered the rhizomes and berries to make a cleanser for fishing nets.The name Solomon's seal is thought to refer to the rhizomes,which, when cut,bear surface scars or markings that resemble the seal of Solomon,a six pointed star.
According to the Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants, American Indians used a root tea for constipation, rheumatism, and a stomach tonic. Root smoke was inhaled to treat insanity and to quiet a crying child. Leaf tea was used as a contraceptive and for coughs. Exrernally used for bleeding, rashes and itch.
There were lots of Indian Plum trees, although none had ripe fruit on yet they won't be too long before they do...
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
And one of my favourite berry bushes, the Thimbleberry...
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
This is by far my favourite smelling herb, Lemon Balm !
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
Lemon Balm also has other uses besides topping a salad !
Lemon Balm is best known for its calming properties, and has been used for centuries as a mild form of drugs like Valium. This has been borne out by modern science. It also appears to have properties that inhibit bacteria and viruses. Stories abound about people who ingested Lemon Balm every day in some fashion who lived to very advanced ages. Who knows how much the Lemon Balm had to do with this, but it certainly wouldn't hurt to drink a glass of Tea with breakfast each morning for a calm, soothing, healthful start to your day. Lemon Balm taken in a tea has also historically known as a mildly effective treatment for inducing sweating in fevers and for regulating menses. The leaves can also be dried and pulverized into powder for use in Capsules for when making a tea is not convenient
The apple trees were in blossom...
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
Lot's of Bluebells to be found !
Not too many uses for these.The bulbs are poisonous in the fresh state. The viscid juice so abundantly contained in them and existing in every part of the plant has been used as a substitute for starch, and in the days when stiff ruffs were worn was much in request. From its gummy character, it was also employed as bookbinders' gum and was also used for setting feathers upon arrows.
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
That's when I came across the smelly guy, cute but very smelly, I had to give my hands a good wash in the Inlet after handling him !!!!!
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
I was going to practice some trap making but the smelly guy had eaten into my time. As I had to harvest a little Fatwood I figured I'd show ya a simple tip for lighting ya camp fires.
To hold your Fatwood shavings in place when striking the ferro rod trap them in place in a split stick....
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
This way it is also very easy to transfer your flame to the centre of your pre-made tinder pile !
By pitdog2010 at 2011-05-09
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