Edible Goodies

 Edible Plants and Goodies

Ways to enjoy edible plants and goodies in the wild!

Dandelions 

These common weeds are edible from root to flower. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, the flowers can be used in teas or salads, and the roots can be roasted as a coffee substitute.

Meadow Garlic 

Easily recognizable by its strong garlic smell, wild garlic can be used just like regular garlic. The bulbs and leaves are both edible and add a flavorful punch to your meals.

Chickweed 

This small, green plant is packed with nutrients. Chickweed can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a leafy green. It's a great source of vitamins and minerals.

Purslane 

Purslane is a succulent that grows low to the ground. It's high in omega-3 fatty acids and can be eaten raw or cooked. Its slightly sour taste adds a nice zing to salads.

Plantain 

Not to be confused with the banana-like fruit, this plant is often found in lawns and gardens. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked and are known for their medicinal properties.

Wild Strawberries 

Wild strawberries are smaller than their cultivated counterparts but are just as delicious. They are usually found in sunny, grassy areas and are a delightful treat in the wild.

Burdock 

Burdock roots are edible and can be cooked like carrots. This plant is often found in disturbed soils and can provide a substantial source of nutrition in a survival situation.

Acorns 

Found under oak trees, acorns can be a valuable food source. They need to be leached of their tannins by soaking in water before they are safe to eat, but they can then be ground into flour or eaten as nuts.

Dead Nettles 

Is a fast-growing,low-maintenance perennial ground cover in the mint family and completely edible and safe to eat. It’s amazing on salads as a garnish,or cooked in soups,and stir-fries. 

Red Clover 

In the legume family red clover is 

used for hay, pasture,and soil improvement it’s also edible for humans. Both the flowers and young leaves are considered safe and palatable. While the flowers are the most popular edible part, with a sweet and slightly earthy flavor, the leaves can also be eaten 

Blue Violet 

A low-growing perennials that bloom in mid-May. It’s a cooling and moistening can be used internally as a blood cleanser,respiratory remedy, and lymphatic stimulant

Carrying a portable foraging guide so you know what's safe to eat if you should find yourself in this situation where you have to put your skills to use….Light and Life🤟🏾

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Frequencies

432hz is one of my absolute favorite frequency! It’s known as “The Earth Frequency or The Beat of the Earth”. This particular frequency gives a person a strong relaxation a sense calmness and serenity.  

432hz frequency music ensures the brain is tuned to the frequency that Moma Earth provides!  Generally this solfeggio frequency has been proven to be a healing frequency since it reduces anxiety,lowers the heart rate,and blood pressure just to name a few of it’s healing properties. 

I remember growing up and hearing all the negativity surrounding secular music. However as an pre-teen/young adult I knew it had a much deeper meaning. The way music has been a healing force in my life I see it as just another means to heal the soul/whole. Then when I got into solfeggio frequency it became even clearer. 

Frequencies are very powerful and can be mind altering depending on the space and Inner’chi surroundings those intentions. When you understand the power of word,then combined with frequencies you have a powerful and healing combination. He’s a few of my favorite singers and their songs with 432hz frequencies~Selah 

Jimi Hendrix in 432hz

https://youtu.be/Yeu9o7rjVKM

Bob Marley in 432hz

https://youtu.be/n7JYhWO2CT0

Prince in 432hz

https://youtu.be/U2uxi2x2_78

Hemp/Cannabis🤘🏾

​Cannabis is in my opinion a one stop cure all! However there’s sooo much more to the dope plant. Over the last few months I’ve be studying the benefits of the roots alone! O-M-2 the -G...lol!!! HONEY the roots of cannabis have a long and valuable history of medical use in Ayurvedic medicine(and make the BEST ☕️ tea)!

There’s no wonder that The Powers That Be made Cannabis illegal! The whole damn plant is the ish! Ya heard! From clothing,cancer cures,to being a aphrodisiac they couldn’t let us use this Mother Earth yielding plant to do exactly what it was put here for. Lol and before the Torah toting religious freedom riders get y’all panties in a bunch. That Torah y’all love so much gave CLEAR instructions on this rite’che😂!!! 

And Yah said, "Look, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the surface of the entire earth and every tree whose fruit contains seed. This will be food and healing for you...Genesis 1:29🤷🏾‍♀️!!!

It has been used for more than 5000 years, as a painkiller and to treat postpartum hemorrhage, STD, rheumatism, fever, infections, gout, venereal diseases, swelling and gastrointestinal diseases. It has been used topically to soothe skin wounds and burns. 

Juice of cannabis root has been used for lowering blood pressure, easier childbirth and to alleviate toothache. Cannabis root is also an important ingredient in various aphrodisiac formulations. Aphrodisiac therapy is one of the eight branches of Ayurveda, which deals with infertility problems in men and women and includes therapies for improving sexual powers and virility.

A root's four major functions are:

1. Absorption of water and inorganic nutrients

2. Anchoring of the plant body to the ground and supporting it. 

3. Storage of food and nutrients. 

4. Vegetative reproduction 

Root is rich in triterpenoids, monoterpenes, sterols, friedelin, lignans, choline, alkaloids, epifriedetanol. It also contains very high levels of CBD. Cannabis is the only plant known to contain CBD. Cannabis root can be infused into a tea or tincture or used as balm, as a juice or mixed with ghee. Take out the root from the soil. Wash it thoroughly. Crash the fresh root in a mortar and pestle to extract its juices. You can also use dried root. After washing, let it dry in a dark place for at least one week.

Grate or grind the dried root into a powder.

Boil the roots to make a powerful tea. Add a little coconut oil while brewing to help release some fat soluble terpens and CBD present in roots. Add spices like black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, chili pepper, garlic, cloves etc. and you will have a remedy for muscle pain.

You can also mix root powder with a plain warm water or honey until the paste is formed and apply it on the skin or scalp. It will regenerate the skin and enhance hair growth.

Powder made of dried roots and cooked with red wine is an aphrodisiac.

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Broadleaf Plantain

Broadleaf Plantain is one of my FAVS! I love everything about these gifts Momma Earth blesses us with each year. This is one of the ways I like to use Broadleaf Plantain. I posted the recipe at the bottom that I make er’year with this amazing gift! I also added a bit of information about this dope plant. Now of course with er’thang I share you need to do your own research light and life🤟🏾!

Have you seen these plant!? It’s called Broadleaf Plantain and it grows especially well in poor, rocky soil (such as driveways) and is often seen alongside dandelion. More often than not, you will see plantain growing in gravel pits and construction sites as nature seeks to regenerate the soil. 

Plantain has often been the go-to remedy for hikers plagued by mosquitos. Because it draws toxins from the body with its astringent nature, plantain may be crushed (or chewed) and placed as a poultice directly over the site of bee stings, bug bites, acne, slivers, glass splinters, or rashes. Bandage the area and allow the plantain to work its magic for 4-12 hours. 

Plantain may also be used to create a balm for emergency kits, or an infusion used as a skin or general wash. It is also a notable, soothing remedy for hemorrhoids.Plantain is renowned for its healing effect on the digestive system. This is especially useful for anyone who has been damaged by antibiotics, anti-inflammatory or pain medications, food allergies, or Celiac disease. 

Both leaves and seeds specifically target the digestive system for healing. The leaves may be steeped as tea, added to soups, or dried with a sauce similar to kale chips. The seeds – a type of psyllium – can be ground or soaked for bulk mucilage or absorbable fibre, which, consumed before meals, may help with weight loss.

Because plantain is a gentle expectorant and high in silica, an infusion can be helpful for lung problems, coughs, and colds.

Plantain is almost a panacea for the human body, treating everything from all menstrual difficulties, all digestive issues, to nearly all skin complaints, and even arthritis. 

Add to salads, chew to ease thirst, or enjoy in stir fries. This versatile wild vegetable will keep you in good health for years to come! Of course with er’thang I post do ya own research. What has worked for me and mines for years may not for you🤟🏾…

Broadleaf and Chickpeas 

Whatcha Need:

2 cups of plantain leaves rinsed and finely chopped 

1/2 cup of cabbage finely chopped 

2 cups of cooked chick peas 

1/2 cup of onion thinly chopped

1 celery stalk finely chopped 

1 garlic gloves finely chopped 

1 knob of ginger sliced thin

1/8 cup olive oil

1/8 cup wine vinegar 1 tsp himalayan salt

1 tsp basil 

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp oregano 

1/2 tsp sage 

1/2 tsp paprika 

1/2 tsp parsley 

1/2 tsp. crush red pepper(for a lil heat)

How it’s Done:

Mix all the above ingredients(except the oil and vinegar)in a large bowl and refrigerate. Once chilled,add the oil and vinegar. If you find the salad a bit dry,then increase the quantity of olive oil and wine vinegar equally until you have the desired texture. 

Enjoy over rice, on pita bread, quinoa,or couscous.

Babies First Foods

​My youngest son was exclusively breastfed until he turned 1! For his first 5mos of eating it was only avocados mixed with a few drops of coconut oil and breastmilk and bananas. 

Him was always so juicy! Him has always been big for his age. He was ready to eat his avocado(lol the pic with the bite mark!).

The benefits of avocados as a first food is an ideal for babies especially due to its high concentration of healthy monounsaturated fats,which are essential for brain development and energy. Its creamy texture is easy to swallow and digest, while its nutrient density including potassium, fiber, and vitamins E and K supports overall growth. 

It is also low-allergy,sugar-free, and requires no cooking. Here are a few important facts to consider this simple fruit for babies👶🏽…

• Brain and Physical Growth: The healthy fat composition is similar to that of breast milk, promoting healthy brain development and providing high-calorie nutrition needed for small stomachs.
• Rich in Nutrients: Avocados provide fiber for digestion, along with vitamins C, E, K, B6, and Folate, which support immune function and iron absorption.
• Perfect Texture: Its soft, buttery texture is ideal for babies learning to eat, as it can be easily mashed for spoon-feeding or served in chunks for baby-led weaning.
• Gentle on Tummies: It is highly digestible and rarely causes allergic reactions, making it a safe choice for early solids.

Lol he couldn’t wait to enjoy his avocado he took a bite right out of it🤣…

Sweet Taters and Birthing

​I know there’s a lot of things posted on social media that make ya go 🤔 hmmmm lol. However not all of it is hogwash lol. This here is true and factual! Our Ancestors didn’t have all the bells and whistles however one thang they did know how to do,is do things naturally and holistically! 

This here is one of those thangs. 

I’m always promoting dates to help with birthing but did you know sweet potatoes have a similar effect. Yeppers good o’l taters. 

I was in labor at home with Masai's Fresh Garden Eats from Dirt to Dish/Holistic Living Made Easy for 17 1/2 hrs and this is the exact dish I cooked with homemade challah for me and my birthing team. 

I had a smoothie of dates and taters as my pain medication. Now I’m not saying it’s the go to for er’body. However it’s a tried and true method for me and many birthing Ancestors before😉…

Yellow Watermelon

​Yellow watermelon isn’t “unripe” red watermelon. It’s actually the older variety. Early African and Middle Eastern watermelons often had pale yellow flesh before selective breeding popularized the red types we see today. Yellow watermelon traces back to older African melon varieties, where pale and golden-fleshed melons were cultivated long before the red varieties became dominant in American markets. 

When Africans were brought to the Americas, seeds, agricultural knowledge, and cultivation practices traveled with them. Watermelon became both food and field crop in the South, with yellow varieties preserving older genetic lines. By the 1700s and 1800s, watermelon—red and yellow—was widely grown in Black farming communities. 

It provided hydration during extreme heat, natural sugars for quick energy, and minerals like potassium to replace what was lost through sweat. In hot Southern summers, melon wasn’t just refreshment—it was practical survival against dehydration and exhaustion. Our people have been growing and eating watermelon for centuries as seasonal nourishment that cooled the body and restored fluids. It wasn’t eaten year-round… it was respected as summer medicine. Yellow watermelon reminds us that ancestral foodways carried deeper agricultural memory, even when the color changed.

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