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By: Go On A Spicy “Date” With This Health Drink | Green Prophet

Go On A Spicy “Date” With This Health Drink | Green Prophet — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:18:16 +0000

[…] 2 Tbsp of raw oats […]

By: Artichokes and Oranges: December’s Seasonal Produce | Green Prophet

Artichokes and Oranges: December’s Seasonal Produce | Green Prophet — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:15:09 +0000

[…] have broken through the ground, but are bigger and more worth picking now. A few wild oats (brew a cup of our wild oats tea) are waving their heads in the breeze. Fumaria, a delicate herb with a neutral taste, is out but not […]

By: Miriam Kresh

Miriam Kresh — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:25:20 +0000

All good points, DL. In Israel, from where I write, avena sterilis is the local wild oat, and it is native. One sentence I always include in any foraging post is this one’s last: take only what you need, and no more.

By: DL

DL — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 09:46:47 +0000

These grasses (Avena sp.) are invasive non-native weeds that many land restoration employees work hard to try and get rid of/control. If you’ve found a use for them that promotes people coming out and doing some weeding then all the better. Take em all, don’t leave any seeds behind and relax knowing that you might be doing good for yourself and your local habitat. This recipe stands as an exception for me, as I generally don’t support much foraging. Anyone engaging in this should be aware not only of a plant’s nutritional value, have a strong ability to identify it, but also know whether the plant is endangered or not.In the case of wild oats in the US, I say take all you want and then take some more. Just be aware that foraging for some native species can be damaging to their chances of surviving for the future. I recommend looking up what plants are native to your area and try to avoid harvesting, as many of them are disappearing by being pushed out by invasive exotic species like the wild oat grasses. Cheers 🙂

By: 2 Cool Summer Recipes with Rose Geraniums | Green Prophet

2 Cool Summer Recipes with Rose Geraniums | Green Prophet — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:09:53 +0000

[…] the chopped leaves, and drink hot or cold. If you collected oatstraw in spring, you can flavor oatstraw tea with these leaves, […]

By: 3 Easy Ways to Cook Asparagus | Green Prophet

3 Easy Ways to Cook Asparagus | Green Prophet — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:23:43 +0000

[…] asparagus. In fact, asparagus is said to create love and lust, just like wild oats (here’s our springtime recipe for wild oats tea). Its phallic look is the reason, but personally I think it has more to do with the healthy-giving […]

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Some Cholesterol Dietary Tips | Green Prophet — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:57:26 +0000

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By: Miriam

Miriam — Wed, 12 May 2010 08:55:55 +0000

Jessica and Kaylee,

Oat straw baths won’t take away the pock marks, but soothes the horrible itching of chicken pox while the disease is active. To shrink and heal pock marks, pierce a Vitamin E capsule and smear a little of the oil on each pock mark, several times a day. It takes a while to work, and if the marks aren’t fresh it will take longer. But I would do it for at least 6 months, if not a year, before giving up.

On the other hand, I hardly know anyone who doesn’t carry a few pock marks on their skin…doesn’t seem to deter famous actors or actresses, either.

By: Kaylee Lopez

Kaylee Lopez — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:22:54 +0000

Chicken pox is one hell of a nasty disease, it ruined my flawless skin a couple of years ago..,.

By: Jessica Bailey

Jessica Bailey — Tue, 11 May 2010 13:58:24 +0000

Chicken pox is one hell of a nasty disease, it ruined my flawless skin a couple of years ago.–‘