t st tantra Posted April 29, 2009 didnt realise this was native. a readers digest book says indiginous use of leaf stalks,rhizomes and seeds as food. claims no medicinal use! states roasted ground seed was used as a fine coffee substitute. t s t . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neoshaman Posted June 22, 2009 didnt realise this was native.a readers digest book says indiginous use of leaf stalks,rhizomes and seeds as food. claims no medicinal use! states roasted ground seed was used as a fine coffee substitute. t s t . coffee substitute ? Is this for taste or stimulation ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entheo Posted July 31, 2009 a readers digest book says indiginous use of leaf stalks,rhizomes and seeds as food.claims no medicinal use! t s t . While not dissing the Reader's Digest, I think there are better books about Australia's native plant usage out there, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thelema Posted July 31, 2009 yeah tst. I'm surprised! Next thing, you'll be quoting the back page of the TV Guide! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apothecary Posted August 1, 2009 While not dissing the Reader's Digest, I think there are better books about Australia's native plant usage out there, Readers Digest is most likely reprinting something out of/in reference to one of Tim Lows books. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t st tantra Posted August 1, 2009 ok,i see the negative comments......i dont see the info from other sources you are sharing......? its quite an acceptable book on herbs in oz and nz,more local stuff like piturii than most herb books have! come on!i've seen people recommend books from oprah's book club here! t s t . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted August 2, 2009 You could try Waterplants in australia by Sainty & Jacobs, aquatic plants of australia By Aston (bit old i know) Aquatic plant of the NT by osbourne. the only thing is they are field guides & botanical texts not ethnobotanical. Oh & at least the Qld locals used the "root" rhizome, it tastes surprisingly like fresh apple, bit mealy though but very crisp & sweet. The seeds roasted taste a little like bitter almondish, never tried them raw. nice in other foods but crap on their own. The leaved can be cooked, we used them as bush alfoil with barra a few times but they were way to fiberous to actually eat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
