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Re: Free/wild camping - toilet paper

Posted: 10 Nov 2021, 7:26pm
by Bmblbzzz
And you forgot to mention urtication!

Re: Free/wild camping - toilet paper

Posted: 12 Nov 2021, 6:12pm
by Cowsham
nsew wrote: 10 Nov 2021, 6:09pm Nettle tea while travelling is easy to knock up. Half fill the cup or pan with fresh leaves and fill to the top with boiling water, brew for a few minutes and add honey. While travelling I’ll sometimes seek out nettles when feeling dodgy.

“Nettle is a herb that is known for its medicinal properties. It is mostly consumed in its tea form to improve several health aspects like heart issues, gut health, immunity development, kidney function enhancement, allergy reduction, UTI treatment and arthritis pain. It is a powerful blood purifier that drives out toxins from the body, making it the perfect addition to your daily routine to stay healthy. The herb has antibacterial, antifungal, astringent, and anti-inflammation properties. What’s more, it is rich in vitamins A, B, C, and K, along with containing carotene and iron”
Maybe that's what my mother read -- growing up we had nettle soup often and various other concoctions she dreamed up. I'm here and still pedalling ( so is she at 82 ) so she must have got something right.

Re: Free/wild camping - toilet paper

Posted: 14 Nov 2021, 7:29pm
by nsew
That was a lazy cut and paste but yeah loads of nutrients in nettle, many of of which are antioxidants. Foraging (free goodness) along the way is certainly one of the joys of travelling and living outdoors. For teas, I’ll collect lemon balm, nettle, camomile and mint. Finding ripe fruit is the jackpot.