Lately I have seen
numerous references to the use of Hedge Apples as an effective treatment for cancer. I began to wonder, what would you do if someone you loved had cancer and something catastrophic occurred that caused the medical field/ economy to collapse? Or if traditional treatments did not work? So as an experiment, I trudged out to the trees in December to see the state of the hedge apples. While the exterior was beginning to brown in spots, the flesh was still firm and fragrant. I collected five to try dehydrating. After which I plan to grind into powder and add to my growing herbal collection. In the past, I have tried the seeds of the hedge apples (pretty good) so I left them in. Hedge apple flesh is not very tasty though not poisonous. However, if you have a latex allergy you may want to avoid them. They have gained a bad reputation because they tend to cause cattle or horses to choke. Squirrels really like them.
Some people freeze them whole and grate for a tablespoon twice per day while others dehydrate and turn into a powder which can be put into capsules. I am not recommending this as a treatment since I do not have personal information on it and I am not a medical doctor, but I do want to have it on hand if needed. I have found that I will forage something thinking it will never be needed or used only to realize its value and use later.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the info on Osage Oranges. I never knew about the use for Cancer. love learning new plant stuff!
ReplyDeleteWhat is your method for getting to the seeds of the Osage Orange? I found this article about their nutrition,
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and I want to start adding them as a regular food, but getting them out is a beast!
I have focused just on the seeds before. I cut the balls in half and let them soak on a bucket water for at least a week. It is gross, I know, but it softens them up enough to easily get to the seeds. The seeds are tasty.
DeleteHow do you get the sticky latex off your knife and cutting board when you cut them up to
ReplyDeletedehydrate them?
Boiling Water and SOS pads.
DeleteAfter many experiments, cooking spray works best and it's not to hard. You still need a scrub brush.
DeleteI like them dried then infused a a tea. Gives me a real mood boost. If it prevents cancer or lives up to any of the research being done, that will be a plus.
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