Tribe life Pop-Up_Foraging and Wildcrafting / Farm to Table 2020
Anne Jordan / Forage Fungi Apothecary
Foraging is searching for wild food resources.
Wildcrafting (also known as foraging) is the practice of harvesting plants from their natural, or 'wild' habitat, primarily for food or medicinal purposes. ... Care is taken to remove only a few plants, flowers, or branches, so plenty remains to continue the supply.
We are so Incredibly excited to be collaborating with Anne for this evening of learning to identify botanicals in the world around us. We’ve intentionally planned such an amazing evening of foraging, food, fire, friends, and fun you may never want to leave her adorable 1800’s Farmstead.
The evening will include:
* A walk on her property identifying botanicals, when to forage them and how to use them.
* Learning what a tincture is and how to make them out of: Burdock, Teasel, and Dandelion root.
* Why and how to use these herbs.
Afterwards we will serve you a wonderful homemade Farm-to-Table Dinner while you relax with us under a beautifully decorated heated tent.
Followed by a bonfire, where we will gather and relax a while. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine for this time together.
Farm-to-table
It wouldn’t be a proper Tribe Life Gathering if we didn’t have Amazing food.
Part of LOVING plants, is knowing how to use them in your everyday meal preparation. That’s why we intentionally planned each delightful plate to be colorful and infused with herbs to enhance the flavor and benefit of the dish. This late in October we are expecting cold weather, so what better dish to serve than steaming hot bowls of soup.
Rest assured we are working hard to make this time together safe for all our guest. From seating to serving, we want each and everyone of you to feel comfortable to enjoy your meal and connect with like minded people.
Recipes From Farm to Table
NOTES FROM THE WALK:
Parts used: Root (slow but permanent), leave (much stronger diuretic), and seeds (works faster but not lasting)
Edible parts: Young Shoots, roots
Externally: Burdock leaves and root can be used in salves or a wash for wounds, burns, or skin irritants.
Internally: Burdock works to aid the body in assimilation and utilization.
Cultivation/Wildcrafting Tips: It will grow in almost any soil, but the best roots are formed in light, well-drained soil. The seeds germinate readily, and may be sown directly in the field, either in autumn or early spring, in rows 2 to 3 feet apart. Sow one inch deep in autumn, less in spring. When well up, the young plants should be thinned out to six inches apart in the row. The roots should be dug in September or October of the first year, the seeds must wait for the second year to develop.
Action: Root -Properties: diaphoretic // diuretic // alterative // aperient // depurative // bitter
Plant Constituents: anabiotic substances, flavonoids, bitter glycosides, polysaccharides, vitamins A and C, minerals
Burdock is a balanced alterative, it has some action in the lymphatic system, liver/gallbladder, urinary tract, G.I. tract.
It aids the body in..
1.) ASSIMILATION: getting the nutrients
2.) UTILIZATION: using the nutrients
3.) ELIMINATION: getting rid of the metabolic waste
Special Consideration: For it’s blood cleansing effects to be maximized, Burdock needs to used consistently over an extended period. Even though relief from many toxic blood conditions is usually prompts seen and felt, the herb should be taken for at least three months to normalize the system.
Notes: The fresh root can be used mush like potatoes in receipts, and is considered a staple food item in much of the orient.
Energetics: Burdock Root affects the Kidney, Bladder, Liver, Gallbladder, and Lung meridians. The see is used to clear wind heat, particularly of the respiratory system
Parts Used: Leaf , root and flowers, fresh or dried; root roasted as coffee substitute
Cultivation/Wildcrafting Tips: Dandelion can be readily found wild virtually everywhere. When grown in deep, well-cultivated soil, though it produces the best quality roots and greens. Tender leaves should be harvested early in the spring for inclusion in salads and spring tonic tea. For medicinal use, roots are best harvested in mid-summer when their bitter principles are highest.
Action: Diuretic, hepatic, bitter, cholagogue, anti-rheumatic, anti-spasmodic, aperient, digestive, laxative, tonic, nutritive, galactagogue, lithotriptic
Special considerations: Dandelion is an extremely effective diuretic, but without the common side effect of mineral depletion prevalent with diuretic drugs. Those with extremely low blood pressure, or gallstones issues, should avoid dandelion leaf and root.
Notes: Dandelion is rich in many nutrients, particularly in bio-available minerals. It enriches great milk in nursing mothers, benefiting both mother and child. The plant helps control good pressure by reducing excess fluids in the body, as well as by the presence of monitor, a substance commonly prescribed in Europe for hypertension.
The milky sap from the broken stems of leaves and flowers has been used to remove warts and fade “age spots”.
Leaves are high in vitamins and minerals including Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and vitamins A, B and C. Dandelion greens are said to be higher in Vitamin A than any other garden plant. Diuretic, cleansing to the kidney and bladder, anti- inflammatory
Roots contain inulin, bitters, mucilage, are cleansing to the liver/gallbladder and GI tract and anti inflammatory.
Flowers offer similar benefits just on a much more gentle note. Wonderful infused in oil for anti-inflammatory and mild pain relieving properties. Ive read of other herbalist using it to break down scar tissue.
Energetics: Dandelion is effective for those presenting liver and gall bladder chi stagnation with damp heat. It affects the Liver, Gall Bladder, Spleen, and Bladder meridians.
Parts Used: Root
Cultivation/Wildcrafting Tips: Biennial. Like the Venus Fly Trap, Teasel is a carnivorous plant
Action: The Root is diaphoretic, diuretic, aids in increasing appetite and digestion. Teasel is also claimed to be antibiotic and improve circulation.
Special considerations: some people may experience mild gastric upset from too much teasel. If you do, reduce dosing.
Notes: The Chinese word for teasel means “Restore What is Broken.” A Seriously underestimated herb. Teasel is said to restore energy to those suffering from chronic pain and fatigue. Especially nerve, muscle or joint related pain. It acts as a blood and lumps detoxifier and as a liver and kidney tonic.
It is a powerful prevention for Lyme disease. Studies have show that teasel inhibits the growth of Borrelia burgdorferi (a Lyme disease bacteria)
It is believed that Teasel does not kill the bacteria in lyme disease, rather it drives the bacteria from the body bringing it out into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, the body itself can kill off the Lyme bacteria.
Teasel aids in repairing tissues, bones, and ligaments. Neurologically, it’s been said to help with brain fog, problems in the nervous system, and immune system. It promotes blood circulation and aids in menstrual disorders.
I’ve heard testimonies of people curing Bells Palsy with teasel and I’ve read that it combats depression and memory loss.
I have not tried it yet but an oil infused with the root is said to help with the treatment of ringworm and worts.
Tincture 2-4 ml to 3 x/day. Or a strong tea (steep 45mins)
Parts Used: Leaves, flowers, and root, fresh or dried
Cultivation/Wildcrafting Tips: Mullein is a strong self-sowing biennial that is relatively easy to grow, loves poor soil, and once established, thrives on neglect. Like the Mallows and Hollyhocks, the tall flowering stalks of Mullein act as sentinels in the herb garden. The leaves of the first year growth are said to be the most effective medicinally. They are collected in mid-summer before they turn brown, and should be dried i the shade. Freshly opened flowers can be gathered between late June and September during dry weather, and dried in the shade, or with heat no higher than 100 F. The flowers turn brown with moisture, and become ineffective.
Action: expectorant, demulcent, emollient, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, nervine, anti-spasmodic, vulnerary, alterative, astringent, pectoral, nutritive, anti-septic, hemostatic, anodyne, narcotic, anti-asthmatic, germicide, vermicide.
Tissues, Organs, and Body Systems Affected: Lungs and respiratory system, glands, lymphatic system, nervous system, urinary system, intestinal system, skin
Special Considerations: Infusions that include Mullein leaves should be strained through cheese cloth or an unbleached coffee filter to remove the potentially irritating hairs. Do not use Mullein oil in the ear if the ear drum is perforated.
Notes: Mullein’s gentle nature makes it one of the very best herbs for use with children health problems. It combines wonderfully with Chamomile, Catnip, and Lemon Balm where appropriate, and can be used to address a wide variety of childhood diseases.
Energetics: Mullein is used to address Lung Yin Deficiency. It affects the Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine, and Bladder meridians.
Parts Used: Fresh succulent aerial parts
Cultivation/Wildcrafting Tips:
Action: Nutritious, Demulcent, Diuretic
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