Edible & Medicinal Plants (US Army Field Survival Manual 21 - 76 Appendix B)

At a glance..

In a survival situation, plants can provide food and medicine. Their safe usage requires absolutely positive identification, knowing how to prepare them for eating, and knowing any dangerous properties they might have. Familiarity with botanical structures of plants and information on where they grow will make them easier to locate and identify.

The details..

In a survival situation, knowing which plants are safe to eat or use as medicine is crucial. This book focuses on providing detailed information about various edible and medicinal plants found in different habitats around the world. It emphasizes the importance of positively identifying these plants before consumption by familiarizing oneself with their botanical structures.

The book covers over 7 plant species that can be used for sustenance including Acacia, Amaranth, Arrowroot among others. Each entry includes descriptions of the plant's appearance along with its habitat range across continents such as North America, Europe or Asia where it may grow naturally. The author also highlights any risks associated with consuming each plant part raw or cooked.

Apart from being sources of nutrition during emergencies when other foods are scarce; some parts of these wild-growing plants have additional uses like making ropes from Agave fibers after removing them carefully without getting pricked by sharp needles at leaf tips while wearing gloves if possible! Additionally certain sap types contain chemicals suitable for soap-making purposes too!

Overall this guide would prove useful not just to those who enjoy outdoor activities but also anyone interested in learning more about nature's bounty beyond what we typically find at grocery stores.