t st tantra Posted April 29, 2009 Share 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neoshaman Posted June 22, 2009 Share 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entheo Posted July 31, 2009 Share 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, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelema Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 yeah tst. I'm surprised! Next thing, you'll be quoting the back page of the TV Guide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apothecary Posted August 1, 2009 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t st tantra Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortly Posted August 2, 2009 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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