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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 09:41:26 AM
I have an over abundance of this tasty and useful little weed. I have picked and dried a lot of it, but will be doing more here in the coming days.
It is good in salads and has a taste of pineapple. It's medicinal uses are abundant:
-upset GI tract-particularly diarrhea
-infections in cuts and sores
-fevers
-anemia, particularly postpartum
-sedative properties
-perfum (American Indians used it often for perfum as well as insect repellant)
-relieves itching
-aids menstrual issues
-has a lot of the same properties as chamomile (they are sisters)
-is sweeter than chamomile (I happen to like it better than chamomile, or blended with it, because of it's sweetness)
-when boiled it helps bring in milk after birth
-like chamomile, it is a ragweeed cousin, so if you have allergies to ragweed, it is generally best to avoid it.
So back to it, I have a ton and will be willing to send it off to you for the price of postage. It's so beneficial and lovely. :)
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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 12 2007 : 12:46:21 PM
I found some growing down the street! Yay!
Alee
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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 4:44:44 PM
perhaps the issue is n that it is related to ragweed....that is the only thing I can think of for avoiding it.
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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 4:43:26 PM
I'm not the only one! I was made privvy to it by someone about a year or so ago and then recently came across it again...did the research, consulted two different people I know who are HUGE into wild foraging....they eat nearly everything in the Summertime from the wild...and it's all good.
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Tasha-Rose
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| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 4:33:05 PM
Yep, we call that pineapple weed here. They do smell nice, but I pull them out. Glad you enjoy them. Guess the biggest caution is making sure no one has sprayed them. :) Lots of people do. I'm sure yours are clean though. |
| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 11:10:35 AM
np...we had some in our salad last night. it made a lovely and tasty addition. it is sweet, as mentioned before and just gives a very unique look to the salad especially with the other wild greens I harvested to go with our garden spinach and romaine. it was a great salad.
I have a few more bundles drying right now for sending out....
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| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 10:59:10 AM
Michelle, I am so glad you asked...I posted, then deleted a question about Pineapple Lily since I was trying to look it up myself.
Tasha, thanks for the photo and scientific name!
Jo
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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 10:45:34 AM
Chamomilla suaveolens (Family Asteraceae)
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| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 09:47:09 AM
OH, different plants have different local names, the pineapple weed in our area is not good for eating. What is the scientific name of yours, or could you post a picture? Hate to be picky, but an ounce of prevention you know...
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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 5:19:51 PM
if you want to go that route we can....I'll ask my postmaster what she thinks regarding sending fresh roots and Ill let you know what shipping is. :)
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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 5:14:14 PM
Let me know how much postage is. What type of envelope would you send it in? I could send you a Self Addressed Stamped envelope. I have lots of stamps on hand :)
Alee
Alee
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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 2:41:08 PM
I would sent the plant itself and you can probably either propogate from the root or hunt the seeds out of the flower heads.
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| mommom |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 2:17:11 PM
Hi Tasha: I have heard of this plant but have never planted it myself. Could you send me some? Still have my address? Let me know the postage on it and I will get it out to you quickly. Thanks! Susan |
| Alee |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 2:11:23 PM
Tasha- When you mail it- are you thinking in seed for or what? I would be very interested in growing some! Especially if it aids lactation. I am doing good, but would love to be freezing more milk for emergency use. The more I have frozen, the less likely we will ever ever have to resort to Formula.
Alee
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