True dat about the restaurant salads.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Graeme [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 10:06 AM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Re: Plant Question
Be very, very careful about the information from rain-tree.com. They write
up their information to look very scientifically and medically accurate, but
I've noticed that they tend to downplay significant medical warnings about
some of the things they feature.
They are a "natural" pharmacy store, and as such they avoid many of the drug
laws. It is in their vested interest to make people think what they offer is
safe.
With that said though, yes stinging nettles can be eaten. As can many other
plants commonly thought of as weeds. Go to a fancy resturaunt and they'll
often feed you dandelion or a close relative in a "mixed green" salad.
-Kevin
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Stanley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 8:47 AM
Subject: Plant Question
> I got stung by stinging nettles this weekend, which hurt but wasnt too
bad.
> Doing research on this plant on the web and found out that it is edible.
> Anyone ever eat this? They say it is cooked like spinach and and is very
> good for you. I am interested in trying this, but am scared about
poisoning
> myself, if it is not stinging nettles. I know there are alot of plants in
> the wild that act similar to others, and look similar to others but are
> truly different in nature and effects. I have alot of land, and it would
be
> a shame to ignore this potential resource for me and my family. I guess
the
> best thing to do would be to get a well illustrated book of my areas
edible
> plants and go from there.
>
>
> http://www.rain-tree.com/nettles.htm
<http://www.rain-tree.com/nettles.htm>
>
>
>
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