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green_egret
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Herbs?
Mar 26th, 2008 at 12:34am
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Hey, I have a very unique hobby everywhere I go I collect naturally oucuring edible and medicinal herbs, trees and plants. I've collected from Texas to the rockies but never as far north as the boundery waters. So my first question; Can you collect small quantitys plant material in the Boundery Waters? and if you can I vas wondering if any one had any ideas ( good guide books,common names, good places to look, etc. ). I am looking into safer home treatments for common ailments without drugs.
  
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Reply #1 - Mar 26th, 2008 at 1:13am
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Shan Walshe's "Plants of Quetico and the Ontario Shield". A wonderful book.

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Don't leave home without it.

Collection with care and moderation is probably fine.
  
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Reply #2 - Mar 26th, 2008 at 2:52am
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I'd suggest blueberries for starters, loaded with antioxidants. Just keep an eye peeled for Yogi, otherwise those antioxidants may not do you much good.
  
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Reply #3 - Mar 26th, 2008 at 10:43pm
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We had a recent discussion about "taking" things from the Q.
I believe the rules are different in the BWCA, but just to be safe, I would ask the ranger at your entry point or outfitter to be sure?
Just make sure you say "Herbs", not "Herb", I know THAT is illegal Wink
  
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Reply #4 - Mar 28th, 2008 at 3:37pm
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I share the same interest.

"Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Great Lakes Region" by Thomas A. Naegele, D.O. is a pretty good book.

Hex

P.S.  Labrador tea.
  
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Reply #5 - Mar 29th, 2008 at 8:37pm
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I don't believe it's an 'erb but do you boy have Indian Cucumber Root out there?

This is a WONDERFUL little plant that grow in wet areas and has a nice little tuber that taste like - Cucumbers - dud!

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