@ShelleyFrankling Dear Shelly, There are some species of Rhus (sumac) that grow in the western North American states and provinces. One of these is Rhus glabra (smooth sumac), which is a species with documented antimicrobial activity and a rich tradition of folk use. It will be usually found at lower elevations, in the valleys and on the drier lower slopes and plains. Thanks for viewing and best wishes.
I was wondering, if one ingested this regularly, perhaps to keep a check on candida, would the antibacterial action have a negative effect on one's good probiotic bacteria?
Hi I'm just learning to forage for food. I've found what I believe is chaga. I don't have anyone in my area that can help me identify it for sure. It was on a down birch looks like all the pics of seen and I know I've seen it for years on birches not knowing it was edible... does it make a difference if you harvest from a dead tree? Thanks if you have time to answer
Arthur, is the medicine available in spring time staghorn sumac? I've got leftover bark from friction fire sets and the inner bark is easily removed. Is this valid material?
In the Netherlands we don't have any Sumac growing in the wild, BUT in gardens and parks you can find regularly the Rhus copallina... I guess this sumac will have quiet some of the benefits and uses of the Staghorn Sumac has. atb oakleafNL
Very detailed and informative, thank you.
Thanks Arthur! I am so glad to have the videos in addition to your excellent books!
Thank you. Much appreciated information.
@ShelleyFrankling Dear Shelly, There are some species of Rhus (sumac) that grow in the western North American states and provinces. One of these is Rhus glabra (smooth sumac), which is a species with documented antimicrobial activity and a rich tradition of folk use. It will be usually found at lower elevations, in the valleys and on the drier lower slopes and plains. Thanks for viewing and best wishes.
Thank you Arthur for this Excellent Video, I can't wait to Share it with my Friends and Family :-)
Can I picked it and then dry the stag horn sumac and place it A dry bottle to make tea later in winter ..?
Thanks for this. Do the Buds have any medicinal action?
Fantastic vid Arthur, very informative, ill be adding innerbark to my apothecary pronto.
thanks
-Mitch
I enjoyed your video Arthur, thank you for sharing! Is this plant different than the staghorn sumac that Samuel Thayer names Rhus typhina?
I was wondering, if one ingested this regularly, perhaps to keep a check on candida, would the antibacterial action have a negative effect on one's good probiotic bacteria?
Hi I'm just learning to forage for food. I've found what I believe is chaga. I don't have anyone in my area that can help me identify it for sure. It was on a down birch looks like all the pics of seen and I know I've seen it for years on birches not knowing it was edible... does it make a difference if you harvest from a dead tree? Thanks if you have time to answer
I too thought it was rhus typhina
It was formerly known as Rhus Hirta (L.) Sudworth or Datisca Hirta (L.), but the current name is Rhus Typhina.
Arthur, is the medicine available in spring time staghorn sumac? I've got leftover bark from friction fire sets and the inner bark is easily removed. Is this valid material?
In the Netherlands we don't have any Sumac growing in the wild, BUT in gardens and parks you can find regularly the Rhus copallina... I guess this sumac will have quiet some of the benefits and uses of the Staghorn Sumac has.
atb oakleafNL