A wonderful surprise awaited us while on a hike. Lion's Mane has a very mild flavor and contains bioactive compounds that have been proven to improve brain health. Remember to always forage respectfully and sustainably.
I went foraging a few days ago after rain. None of this was eaten, it was all chopped up and tossed into my compost to help break down my compost better. All but the moss, I gave that to a friend for her to use some buttermilk and spread it around her home! 🍄
What's something you find really cool and would like to talk about?
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I have a few!
-CJVerse (Chonny Jash rp I and a handful of friends are in)! I take part of a few AUs there and adore ranting about my blorbos/ (technically???) OCs
-Biology!!! I’m a Biological Sciences major in my first year and am very passionate abt it :)
-Sustainability (to narrow it down, sustainable architecture, arts, and crafts!)
-Foraging! I need to research more about what’s found and native to my uni campus, but I can rant about what I found in my tiny ass backyard back home :) and what I’ve cooked and ate from there!
-Bookbinding, especially on how to bookbind for Cheap, and what you do/dont need and what’s helpful to have. Love it. Currently binding a fic two of my close friends collabed on!!!
This plant grows abundantly outside where I live. I noticed it and wondered if it was edible in any way and a few glamour shots later, discovered the amazing benefits of consuming field copperleaf. This perennial, shrub like herbaceous plant remains largely uncultivated in North America. Often mistaken for nettle. This plant is in the euphorbiaceae family!! But interestingly does not produce the signature white sap when cut. Native to Brazil, it is anti-bacterial, anti-septic, antiemetic, anti-inflammatory, can be a diuretic, but the use I found most amazing is the anti-spasmodic properties since I struggle with episodes of stomach muscle mishaps. It can also be used to treat various skin diseases and irritations, menstrual issues, vaginosis and more!! The entirety of the plant is used, Best taken as a tea before meals. The whitish tall and fluffy flower eventually turn pink / red and produce small capsule like fruit. Overall excellent for muscle relaxation
Pictured next to it is some of the leaves I have processed for tea ☕