We’re continuing our exploration of Aegean herb culture.
Here’s a surprising modern validation of one of the “tall tales” of the Odyssey involving “magic” plants.
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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Have you ever been to an herb festival?
The Aegean coast of Turkey
Wild foraged herbs never fell out of favor here
Have you ever been to an herb festival?
Me neither, but they are not uncommon in Italy, Turkey, and I imagine other parts of the world.
This one is in the Alacati district of Cesme on the Aegean coast of Turkey.
It’s held in early spring and the whole town gets involved. The market associated with … Read more
Comfrey
Mushroom Myths Debunked
A primer on what’s true and not true about mushrooms.
References
Medicinal Mushrooms
Fly Agaric
The Misunderstood Magic Mushroom
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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“Follow the science”
From one of our favorite educators. He talks about plants in the context of where and how they live, not just how useful they are.
Plant Wisdom has been quiet because some people have been fighting the madness of the last two years on a nearly full time basis.
I’m one of them.
For those who still don’t get it, here’s a story about a plant that “scientists” have … Read more
PLEASE educate yourself about how to use essential oils safely
Ultrasonic diffusers must be used carefully. Otherwise they can make you and others seriously ill.
Another “healthy” plant craze that is a terrible idea
If you think “medical cannabis” is risk-free, please STUDY this page and all the links it points to.
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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Turmeric
Turmeric, part of the culinary and medical legacy of India, has taken the world by storm in recent years.
But are people using it correctly?
Predictably, once the merchandisers got involved, they were not.
Luckily, preparing turmeric correctly to get its full benefit (vs buying it in capsule form) is not complicated.
NOTE: If you are taking Pharma products that thin your blood, please research the risk of these drugs. … Read more
Beware of fraudulent mushroom products
A public service video from Adam Haritan’s excellent Learn Your Land website.
Adama really knows his mushrooms and he talks about the reliability of commercially sold “wild” mushrooms.
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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Catnip, not just for cats
We’ve been mostly silent here (dealing with the fallout of a government-created ordeal), but this video really jumped out.
A lucid and comprehensive description of this wonderful plant from Dina Falconi.
You can see more of her work plus a link to all her videos here: https://www.botanicalartspress.com
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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Plant Wisdom’s greatest hits
This might be the last time you hear from me for a while.
There is a ton of life- changing information on the Plant Wisdom site.
I have put some of our “greatest hits” together on one page.
I hope you will take advantage of it and share it widely with people who need it now.
One thing we can always count on are the plants. We just have to … Read more
