Mountain Excursion

[Hubbylover1]

I live in central Utah and within the next few weeks I will be heading up the mountain to go wood cutting. I was thinking it would be a good time to collect some herbs while I am up there. I am new at this though, so I was wondering what suggestions you have as to what to look for, ect. Thanks!

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

I was up in the canyons above Salt Lake about a month a go. Just on my limited stroll near the road I saw a ton of herbs. Off the top of my head I remember…

Oregon Grape

Cleavers

Balsalm root

Hound’s tongue

Burdock

Mullein

Yellowdock

Sweet clover

cinquefoil

Mallow

dandelion

plantain

There is certainly lots of other stuff to be had as well. Get a copy of Michael Moore’s Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West and go get some stuff. Use good/ethical harvesting techniques so you can go to the same places and collect next year. 🙂

Patrick

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[Hubbylover1]

Thanks so much!

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

You bet. Have a good time. 🙂

The gumweed (Grindelia) is blooming this time of year too. That’s a good one to have.

Patrick

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[Hubbylover1]

Because of your video I notices that I have it all over the outskirts of my yard! I will definitely be harvesting.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Yeah, you problably don’t need to go to the mountains to find the dandelions, mallow or plantain either. 😉

Patrick

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[MightyMom]

So I have been wondering if you are like in the canyons is it ok to just take herbs growing wild. I don’t know why but I always feel like I shouldn’t but I am guessing its probably fine.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

MightyMom wrote: So I have been wondering if you are like in the canyons is it ok to just take herbs growing wild. I don’t know why but I always feel like I shouldn’t but I am guessing its probably fine.

You’ll have to check your local laws. As I recall the state parks and national parks have different rules. On private lands, one should always ask of course. Public lands are fair game. Harvest carefully with respect for the plants and you’ll be able to use the same spots year after year.

Patrick

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[IdahoHerbalist]

State and National parks usually take offense to someone “stealing” the states plants.

National Forests are a different story though. You can collect from there unless specifically prevented from doing so.

Moore’s book is pretty good about mentioning plants that are at risk as well.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

IdahoHerbalist wrote: State and National parks usually take offense to someone “stealing” the states plants.

National Forests are a different story though. You can collect from there unless specifically prevented from doing so.

Moore’s book is pretty good about mentioning plants that are at risk as well.

It’s a bit comical. The state parks won’t let you pick weeds that are on the state’s invasive/pernicious weeds lists. Apparently the state parks have become “sanctuary cities” for introduced pest plants. 🙄

Patrick

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[IdahoHerbalist]

Have to ensure job security in some manner……. 🙄

[herbalism zone]

Central Utah has got some crazy looking terrain. Looks like something from another planet haha

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