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swine flu
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northern wild rice
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I am no biochemist, but I have read a bit about the differences between the seasonal and pandemic H1N1s due to personal interest in biochemistry from school. Although I do not believe the CDC has outright offered a solid reason "why" the virus would…
Hello everyone,
Thanks for the article Arthur. It seems to me from the people I have been talking to recently that a major concern in dealing with the flu viruses (other than prevention, of course) is congestion of the lungs/chest. I was wondering…
Hey all,
I forget if I already posted this or not (sorry for the duplication if I did). I've had a fair number of requests lately for plants that can be used to help with swine flu (H1N1 virus). Rather than answer everyone individually, I've posted…
I'm glad to hear it wasn't just my imagination on the amelanchier and grapes. Arthur, your rice looks amazing and I'm really struggling to be glad that I'm spending 16 hours a day helping kids 'reconnect with nature' rather than being able to go out…
Soapwort (Saponoria officinalis) is probably the best plant in this area. The leaves and flowers with form suds. Another plant that forms mild suds from the flowers is sweet pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia). Its fairly rare in Maine but is locally com…
Have been out knocking wild rice for the past week and a half. Today was a pretty good day, just under fifty pounds of fresh rice in the canoe (about four hours of work), which should translate to 12-15 pounds of finished wild rice. We have found a…
I have had some requests lately for plants and fungi that could help with the H1N1 virus (a.k.a. swine flu). Rather than answer everyone individually, I decided to post a short article with a variety of plants that have demonstrated antiviral and/or…
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- About Me
- I'm interested in virtually all aspects of primitive skills, both in regards to pure paleo living as well as incorporating important skills into modern daily living.
- School or Gathering Affiliation:
- Delta Institute of Natural History
- Affiliation Website
- http://www.arthurhaines.com/foraging.htm
- What do you do for a living?
- Plant Taxonomist
- business, presonal, or fun website:
- http://www.arthurhaines.com/foraging.htm
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 8:19pm on October 14, 2009,
Trevanion said…
- So I ran into a friend from my ethnobotany class the other day who had gotten in touch with you, and I said "Hey, I heard you caught up with my herbalist?" and he snorted and said " Youuuurrrrr herbalist? You mean Arthur Haines , the most famous botanist in the state, who compiled 'Flora of Maine'?" I kid you not. That is a direct quote. I was so surprised I think all I said was something like "yeah... arthur haines...." and then trailed off. Anyway, if you could autograph some artist's conch with black walnut hull ink or something, I think he might be pee his pants a little with excitement. Hope you are doing well. Did not realize I had friends in such high places. =)
- At 6:02pm on March 25, 2009,
Jeff Gottlieb said…
- Hey, Arthur,
Are you still lurking out there? Do you want to trade for fibers and rocks?
Jeff
- At 4:14pm on January 4, 2009,
Bob Berg said… - Hi Arthur,
I really enjoyed the Mane Primitive mostly because I had the opportunity to hang out with you folks. I learned a lot, and look forward to the next adventure.
Bob Berg
- At 1:40pm on November 3, 2008,
Candi Huber said… - Hi Arthur, nice to see you. I look forward to having some interesting discussions. ~Candi
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I'm at Johnny's seeds for a while. Heirloom tomatoes are big. I can get seeds for older packets of seeds with less then the high germination rate that is the standard, and plan on starting an heirloom tomato garden. Anyone else interested?
I think Mark sounds a little like Tom Brown as he teaches throwing the Viking Battle Ax.
Participants from across the Unitied States and Canada shared skills in self reliance, sustainability, survival, community, mentoring, and fun. If you atten...
Jeff Gottlieb at Camp DeWolfe, Wading River, Long Island, NY
December 28, 2009 at 6pm to January 7, 2010 at 7pm
Casual get-together to tan deer hides on Eastern Long Island. Bring your hide and some brains, and we'll help, and discuss braintanning. Potluck meal(s) and camping possible. Dates to be determined: last week in Dec -first week in January. Intereste…
A lot of hard core no necked nugs gave Dakota grief for this one because it wasn't "survival", but it is a great way to share skills. Dakota has a sever form of dyslexia, he can't read, coupled with tourrette's syndrom. We have had to find creative…
It does. Remember that the tannic acid actually curdles the protiens i the skin, including internally. This creates the astringency, and also produces a biological "band aid" of a layer of your own tanned hide. I used tannic acid wash from Oak galls…
Wet wood ash, used as a paste and rinsed qickly to avoid chemical burns (prolonged direct contact over a minute) is a great way to remove pitch and other hard to get off yer skin adherents.
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