This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Monday, 12 February 2024
Plants We Used to Use 330. Perennial sow thistle
Perennial sow thistle (Sonchus arvensis) leaves and stems can be cooked or added to stir fries and stews. Stem 'milk' was used as a wart 'cure'. Extracts of this plant were also said to hasten childbirth; treat skin and eye problems, as well as freshen foul breath.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
'Energy Drinks' : It's Not Just the Caffeine!
Devi Sridhar (University of Edinburgh) notes that the sale of 'energy drinks' to under 16's has just been banned in England. S...
-
I n the UK and US, a pparently popular and successful vegan/vegetarian restaurants are reportedly closing or adding meat to their menus ( ...
-
Early ripening fruit may seem convenient but some folk think it confirms environmental stress. There's also a possibility th...
No comments:
Post a Comment