It was incredibly beautiful. The leaves were soft and oily. Someone told me that this was plant used by early Americans for 'male enhancement,' when rubbed into the appropriate places.
Anyhow, I took some home to plant in my garden.
What Beautiful Plant Is This?
I found this lovely plant while hiking:
It was incredibly beautiful. The leaves were soft and oily. Someone told me that this was plant used by early Americans for 'male enhancement,' when rubbed into the appropriate places.
Anyhow, I took some home to plant in my garden.
It was incredibly beautiful. The leaves were soft and oily. Someone told me that this was plant used by early Americans for 'male enhancement,' when rubbed into the appropriate places.
Anyhow, I took some home to plant in my garden.
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Terry Morse
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I like to use this plant in place of toilet paper when I am in the wilderness. Saves me carrying the hefty weight of a roll of TP, and the oils soothe any chafing.
In the fall when these plants turn red & orange, they make beautiful dried plant bouquets for the home.
In the fall when these plants turn red & orange, they make beautiful dried plant bouquets for the home.
The best use I've found for that plant is for use in the campfire. When burned, it produces a lovely scent. I always make sure to inhale deeply to ensure I get the full experience. Let me tell you, a lungful of this stuff will make you completely forget your everyday worries. 
Vodka to the rescue!
I'll drink to thatDefeat Poison Ivy
For many, one of the hazards of enjoying the great outdoors is an encounter with poison ivy, oak or sumac. It can lead to a nasty, long-lasting rash. Unfortunately, the plants are spreading thanks to global warming.
Many people have reported that if they immediately pour vodka over an area that has contacted poison ivy, the alcohol will wash away the culprit urushiol oil, and they won't experience an uncomfortable reaction. Some have said that the vodka needs to be at least 100 proof to work.
Others have argued that straight rubbing alcohol works better, but we're guessing you may not have that as handy if you are on your average picnic.
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Terry Morse
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I just read an article about some trail builders in the Santa Barbara backcountry that claims they eat a leaf off a poison oak plant each season to make themselves resistant to the plant.
I've heard of firefighters burning small amounts of marijuana. I guess they were trying to do the same thing.Terry Morse wrote:I just read an article about some trail builders in the Santa Barbara backcountry that claims they eat a leaf off a poison oak plant each season to make themselves resistant to the plant.
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FIGHT ON
AllanK. What are you talking about?AlanK wrote:I've heard of firefighters burning small amounts of marijuana. I guess they were trying to do the same thing.Terry Morse wrote:I just read an article about some trail builders in the Santa Barbara backcountry that claims they eat a leaf off a poison oak plant each season to make themselves resistant to the plant.
