Edible plants in Arkansas: part 1
If you have been wondering about some edible plants in Arkansas you've come to the right place. there are many edible plants in Arkansas, but beware of the look-a-likes that could potentially kill you or make you very sick. do not use this website to base you judgement off of because you never know if the plant is good until your out in the wilderness and someone shows one to you and discuss how to distinguish the difference.
Sassafras
Sassafras is a plant in Arkansas that grows pretty much everywhere. it can be used to make teas. instructions below.
The sassafras tree is native to North America. Tea brewed from the root of the sassafras tea has a wide variety of medicinal uses, including settling an upset stomach, reducing a fever and easing the pain of arthritis-stricken joints, according to "The Herbal Home Remedy Book: Simple Recipes for Tinctures, Teas, Salves, Tonics, and Syrups." You can prepare sassafras root for tea in a few minutes. Once it is prepared, bundle the sassafras root in cheesecloth and let it steep in hot water for 10 minutes to prepare a tea.
Step 1
Rinse the sassafras root with warm water to loosen any dirt or debris on the root.
Step 2
Scrub the sassafras root clean with a scrub brush.
Step 3
Rinse the sassafras root until the water runs clean to indicate that the root is clean.
Step 4
Cut the sassafras root into small pieces, no larger than one-fourth-inch square.
Step 5
Store the sassafras root in an airtight container until you are ready for use.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/374248-how-to-prepare-sassafras-root-for-tea/#ixzz2IEXEhTk3
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