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Edible, medicinal, utilitarian: Cattails are a wonderful survival resource

July 16, 2018 - cattails also absorb toxins from the areas where they are settled. Do not harvest cattails in areas that have heavy traffic, runoffs, or visible pollution. Rhizomes must always be washed and cooked very well.

As we mentioned earlier, cattails are excellent anti-coagulants. But during emergency situations, you can use the viscous substance between the leaves and the base of the stalk as a topical analgesic. This works well for minor burns. The substance ...

Survival food: More wild edible roots you can hunt and gather

July 02, 2019 - cattails in freshwater wetlands and smaller bodies of water, such as ponds and streams. However, they can be full of pollutants if the water source has been contaminated. Be sure to only harvest cattails from clean water sources. When you find your cattails, you can simply loosen the mud around the base of the plant, and gently pull the plant upwards. When washed clean, the roots can be eaten raw or boiled. Most of the plant is edible. You may find that ...

5 Common edible plants for urban foraging (plus foraging tips)

July 23, 2021 - cattails resemble hotdogs on a stick. Even in the fall and winter, cattails are easily recognizable. Several parts of the plant are edible, particularly its starchy, potato-like rhizomes.Tips for foraging

If you're new to foraging, take note of the following tips so that you can safely forage for wild edible plants:

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These incredible plants were used by Native Americans to cure illness

January 18, 2017 - cattails were often used to create a paste to treat burns and other sores. Seed down, or the fluff from the seed blooms, was also used to help prevent skin irritations for infants.

6. Sumac

Sumac is touted as having many different uses. The bark, for example, can be made into a mild decoction to help soothe diarrhea. Tea made from sumac leaves is also said to help reduce fevers. There are many types of sumac, so one must be careful not to choose poison sumac....

Edibles in plain sight: 15 Common wild plants that are safe to eat

December 05, 2019 -

Aside from catchig fish and hunting wild animals, there are also wild plants that you can forage. These plants are rich sources of vitamins and minerals that can help you sustain yourself and increase your chance of survival. Here are some of the plants you can forage outdoors:1. Acorns

Acorns are abundant in areas where mature oak trees grow. An ounce of acorns and bread have similar amounts of calories, along with fat. This makes them ideal sources of energy out in ...

How to prep if your loved ones have food sensitivities or allergies

November 03, 2019 - cattails. Make sure to have your family members checked for those, too.

Try different kinds of meals, and observe your family members’ reactions. Here are common signs:

Seek medical attention immediately if any of your family members show these signs. Reactions to food allergies can be dangerous, including anaphylaxis, an immediate violent response that may potentially cause death.2. Pick the ...

5 Skills you just can’t live without when you bug out

July 30, 2019 - cattails, dandelions, and stinging nettle. Some parts of the plant need to be cooked using water to remove any bacteria present. Remember that there are many wild plants that look appetizing, but are actually poisonous, so you should be careful. Avoid eating wild plants that you cannot completely identify. (Related: Foraging wild edibles: Berry basics to help identify what’s safe and what isn’t.)

Building a fire

Knowing how to build a fire is one of the most important ...

Certain Sudanese medicinal plants can remove heavy metals from water

October 16, 2018 - cattails), and Egyptian lemongrass.

In addition to curing numerous ailments, all three plants have been used for water purification. Egyptian lemongrass is a traditional means of purifying drinking water in Sudan. Bulrush has been planted in constructed wetlands to remove heavy metals from sewage. Finally, the seeds of moringa have been used to improve the quality of water in rural regions.

The OIU researchers collected the seeds and parts of the three ...

Prevent dehydration when SHTF by learning how to find and purify water

January 20, 2020 - cattails, sedges and cordgrass like to grow near bodies of water. If you live in a desert region, search the landscape for areas with foliage. If you’re trying to survive in winter, you can drink fresh, melted snow. You can also collect rainwater.

The best natural source of water to find is clear, flowing water such as in rivers and streams. If possible, don’t collect from a stagnant source of water that isn’t connected to a flowing creek or river. However, you won’t ...

Foraging 101: Best US states to forage for food after SHTF

August 18, 2022 - cattails. The state is also home to huge expanses of wild blueberries.

In fall, you can forage for wild apples. Pine nuts take a lot of time to collect, but there are a lot of pine trees in Maine so you won't have to forage too long.

Collect reindeer moss in winter. This edible moss can be boiled for a couple of minutes and eaten.

Maine is a great place to forage even if things are normal. The state has permissive land laws that allow foraging on any ...