Primitive Reboot

08/25/2017

Wild Edible of the Day:

Pheasant Back (Dryad's Saddle)
polyporous squamous

These delicious mushrooms pack a punch in it's immune system boosting capabilities. They have more antioxidants than green peppers, green beans, and tomatoes. The best part? These antioxidants can't be deactivated or destroyed by cooking. These mushrooms contain a great deal of vitamin D and have been used in the treatment of renal failure, rheumatism, gout, arthritis and to decrease stroke damage.

They can be found primarily in the early spring (around morel mushroom time) and in the fall growing on ash, elm, beech, or sycamore trees. While they can be found on live trees, these babies prefer dead wood.

They are pale yellow with the tell-tale concentric rings of brown scales similar to pheasant feathers. It is a polypore, so no gills. The underneath is a mat of polygonal tube like spores.

Pheasantbacks contain an enzyme called pectinases, which has been used to improve the flavor of fruit juices. They also produce xylanese and lectin, which are used in the biomedical field and in the area of cancer research.

08/23/2017

Took a "nature therapy" break and found some goodies. Got about a gallon of ash boletes. They pop up in the fall mainly here in the midwest, under or near ash trees and can be found after rain. Its a hearty edible, although a little controversial status. Some love them, some hate them. A lot of it is due to texture. These babies need a good, thick breading otherwise they can be a little slimy.

08/19/2017

This is one of my favorie staple edibles in both spring and fall. It has a multitude of health benefits and is a hardy plant that grows almost everywhere!

Medical Medium

08/16/2017

Both milk thistle and cannabis convey therapeutic benefits that are mediated by the endocannabinoid system. The active component in milk thistle, silymarin, is responsible for its liver protective qualities and influence both CB1 and CB2 receptors throughout the body.

08/15/2017

08/15/2017

Elderberries!

3.5 oz only contains 73 calories, 7 g of fiber, 280mg of potassium and 36mg of Vitamin C.

Historically, elderberries have been used by ancient Greeks and Hippocrates, the father of medicince, heralded the fruit for it's wonderful health benefits. Elderberries have been used totreatconditionssuch as pain, rheumatism, colds, flu, sinus infections,nerve pain, chronic fatigue, allergies, constipation and even cancer. Elderberries have been shown to help lower blood sugar levels also.

In ancient folklore, elderberries were said to ward off evil spirits and protect against witches.

08/13/2017