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Celebrating Wild Food, Wild Medicine, and Wild Idea’s in the Salish Sea Bioregion
Barestem Desert Parsley
Also known as Indian Celery, Indian Consumption Plant, or Barestem Biscuitroot. Used to treat sore throats, common colds, and bronchitis.
Thimbleberry
Beyond its bright red berries, the thimbleberry offers edible young shoots, herbal tea leaves, and traditional medicinal uses.
Lungwort Lichen
Lungwort is a canopy-dwelling lichen that has many medicinal benefits related to the lungs and respiratory system.
Turkish Towel
Turkish Towel is a rough intertidal seaweed that is wonderful to use on the skin. It can also be used as an alternative to gelatin.
Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane is a highly sought-after and choice mushroom not only for eating, but for its health benefits. Studies have linked Lion’s Mane to cognitive health, nerve regeneration, and much more.
West Coast Reishi / Varnish Conk
West Coast Reishi / Vanish Conk is a highly medicinal mushroom with a striking shine on its cap. It makes a good tea or tincture that has many benefits!