Comments on: The Fantastic Four – 4 Essential Wild Edible Plants that May Just Save Your Life

By: David O

David O — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:43:03 +0000

Lisa, large leaf Plantain is one of the useful medicinal plants that grows wild in a large part of the U.S. During the American Revolution it was called, “The Soldier’s Friend”. I’ve used it on wounds myself in the field. Aloe Vera is another one. There are hundreds. I highly recommend “The Green Pharmacy” by James A. Duke, PhD.

By: Tactical Intelligence

Tactical Intelligence — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:43:01 +0000

Thanks for the great comments Michael.

I’m also not sure about the amounts of silica in grass seed however keep in mind that the suggestions given in this article are for a temporary survival situation. None of these foods should be exclusively eaten on a long term basis.

To your point, new studies seem to indicate that although many of our native grasses (specifically the seeds) have been used by the native Americans for centuries, they were only consumed a few weeks out of the year. The human gut is not adapted for consuming exclusively grains long term (especially if they are not ground up and cooked which aids in the digestion process).

Although the seeds are quite safe and edible, they should only be eaten during a short-term duration.

By: michael c

michael c — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:54:38 +0000

I, for one, am surprised to see grass being labeled “edible”. I have heard (read) stories about “grass salads” turning people green and bloating them out – to death. I know that cows have 2 stomachs to process grass, which I think is high in silica. I will accept that the seed may be edible, as you stated. but, still question the high silica content in the seed.

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By: Tactical Intelligence

Tactical Intelligence — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:13:32 +0000

Hi Gail,

Wheatgrass berries are edible (as is most grass seed).

By: Tactical Intelligence

Tactical Intelligence — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:11:23 +0000

How true. Pine is definitely more appealing than human flesh

By: Monica

Monica — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:06:20 +0000

This is a great resource! I really want to learn more about how to survive in the wild, without having to eat animals, and this article is a great start! Thank you so much! Whenever I hear that we can eat pine trees, I always laugh and think of the Donner Party that couldn’t see the abundance all around them and felt the need to munch on each other. Knowledge is power AND survival!

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By: Gail G

Gail G — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:31:00 +0000

I am really enjoying reading all the posts on this wonderful site! I’ve been Googling a question that I haven’t really found an answer to and hope you can answer it for me. I love wheatgrass juice but I am not really good at growing it. I have kits (seed, soil, kelp) and have been able to grow it but I would like to know if the seeds are edible without having to plant them? Can the seeds be eaten alone when they are just sprouting from soaking in water?

By: Carmen Reitano

Carmen Reitano — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:02:50 +0000

I used to think that it was an accquired taste but I was wrong.
Try this receipe.
Take about two lbs of dandelions (fresher the better) cut off the bottoms and larger stems. Rince the leaves in cold water and use a salad spinner to remove sand and access water. Place dandelions in a salad bowl and pour over a Raspberry vinaigrette mixed with honey. Stir and serve cold. I have also used bacon bits mixed with the vinaigrette heating the honey and vinaigrette and pouring over the greens for a warm dish.
The combination of the bitter and sweet was pretty good for a weed diner.
By the way 40 years ago I tried the dandelion wine and have been looking for that receipe.