Show 276: Smilax
This week, we discuss the medicinal and edible uses of the Smilax and Aralia families. These are among the most ubiquitous and confusing of all herbs. Very little research has been done to differentiate between them, but most seem to be used interchangeably to varying extents. Wha that means, is the green briar you keep trying to eradicate in your back yard may be as medicinal and valuable as sarsaparilla, spikenard and ginseng.... and is almost certainly edible and quite good!
From The Spring Foraging Cookbook: Frying and Braising
Frying likely began in much the same way as roasting. I imagine primitive man cracking an egg onto a stone, hot from the fire. He must have been amazed as the egg whitened and became solid, giving off a tantalizing smell. It must have been quite a frustration though, to try to scrape off the egg that was cooked on and stuck to the stone.
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/from-the-spring-foraging-cookbook-84f
Show 305: Adonis and Agalinis
We discuss a powerful and beautiful cardiac herb, and one that is a little less useful but still pretty.
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/show-305-adonis-and-agalinis
Herbal Medicine for Preppers: Linden, Tilia, Basswood or Lime Tree
Today we discuss a tree with very interesting medicinal uses.
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/herbal-medicine-for-preppers-linden
