Food
Bear root
Thu, 03/19/2009 - 17:31 — chrism
The roots may be eaten raw, or some Gwich’in prefer to eat bear root with duck or fish oil.
Bearberry (bird’s eye)
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The edible berries of this low-growing plant are similar to red currants.
Birch
Thu, 03/19/2009 - 17:44 — chrism
As food. Birch syrup (k’ii chų’ (G), k’ii chuu (T)) can be collected for one to two weeks in mid-June. The syrup, which is used as a topping for pancakes and other foods, is made by boiling down the sap until it thickens.
Black currant
Thu, 03/19/2009 - 17:53 — chrism
In the winter, the stems can be collected and made into a tea.
Blackberry
Tue, 03/17/2009 - 17:07 — chrism
They are ready to pick in August and September and are tasty when eaten as is or eaten with other berries.
Blueberry
Fri, 03/20/2009 - 07:38 — chrism
As a medicinal tea, the stems and leaves of the blueberry plant can be boiled and taken for cold symptoms.
Cranberry
Tue, 03/17/2009 - 17:13 — chrism
Cranberry jam, jelly or syrup can be made by boiling the berries in sugar with water.
Fireweed - tall
Fri, 03/20/2009 - 07:42 — chrism
A poultice is made from the leaves and applied to burns, bee stings, aches and swelling caused by arthritis.
Horsetail
Mon, 03/23/2009 - 11:53 — chrism
As Medicine: The leaves and stems can be steamed for nasal congestion, colds and stomach ailments.
Labrador tea - dwarf
Fri, 03/20/2009 - 08:02 — chrism
Muskeg tea is considered good for children and is known to be a relaxant and high in vitamin C.
