Fieldcraft Is Sagebrush Edible??

[Krav69]

My friend and I have a debate about eating sagebrush. He says it's toxic and not for human consumption, while I've eaten the sagebrush leaves by the handful and never suffered any consequences.

Then, I check out the internet google machine and find a total of 10 websites, 5 of which state that it is toxic, and 5 that state it is edible.

Anyone here with any thoughts about this????

Any edible plant specialists in the house, YO?!

 

[Jig Stick]

Re: Is Sagebrush Edible??

wouldnt a cliff bar taste better?

 

[catskinner]

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Dude why you eating sagebrush by the handful any damn way?

 

[Krav69]

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Dude, I ate sagebrush to see what it's like, you know, maybe a good survival food since there is so much around, kinda like I've eaten cactus and yucca, etc.

Still wondering about its' toxicity, though...

 

[motodog]

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krav you should change your name to WEIRDO. just jokin the antelope around us eat it all the time and the dont taste to good so maybe you should try a differant food source.

 

[Redman797]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Krav69</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dude, I ate sagebrush to see what it's like, you know, maybe a good survival food since there is so much around, kinda like I've eaten cactus and yucca, etc.

Still wondering about its' toxicity, though... </div></div>

Eat some more, and post back results in a week. If you don't, we know if its toxic or not

 

[Greg Langelius *]

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A simple google search for "sagebrush edible" returned this response.

Sagebrush toxicity and medical use.

Google is your friend.

 

[Krav69]

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Yeah Greg, already read that, as stated in my original post, and still there are several other websites stating that sagebrush is edible.

So which is it? Edible or not?

 

[Veer_G]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Krav69</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yeah Greg, already read that, as stated in my original post, and still there are several other websites stating that sagebrush is edible.

So which is it? Edible or not? </div></div>

Hmm. I think I'd look for other means of sustenance, even in the worst of conditions in the most unforgiving of locales.

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[105amatt]

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Most anything is edible with ranch on it I reckon.

 

[Veer_G]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 105amatt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Most anything is edible with ranch on it I reckon. </div></div>

How very, very brokeback ...

 

[J-Ham]

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I always follow the Homer Simpson rule on survival... Leaves of 3 let it be, leaves of 4 eat some more!

So how many leaves does it have?

 

[Sig716]

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I would eat it!

 

[2/1_Kiwi]

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Could try the universal edibility test on it. And then post when you get cramps and start shitting yourself.

http://www.survivaliq.com/survival/survival-use-of-plants_s1.htm#fig9_5 (scroll down to fig 9.5)

 

[KIDGLOCK]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jig Stick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">wouldnt a cliff bar taste better? </div></div>

NO, dirt is better than a clifbar.

Parsley, SAGE, rosemary and tyme.............

 

[MontanaMarine]

Re: Is Sagebrush Edible??

There are eleven or so varieties of sage, here in MT.

I'm sure there are more in other regions. Could be that some is toxic, others not. The mule deer browse on it.

It's pretty strong stuff. I'd have to be pretty hungry to try eating it.

http://sagemap.wr.usgs.gov/docs/MT_Sagebrush_Guide.pdf

 

[willlongrifle]

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Frank's RedHot, I put that sh*t on everything..

 

[Nukes]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: motodog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">..the antelope around us eat it all the time and the dont taste to good... </div></div>

Well, that saved me the work of a pronghorn hunt.

 

[redrum007]

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Just remember every things edible once...

 

[Steelhead]

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"The plant's oils are toxic to the liver and digestive system of humans if taken internally, so care must be taken during any form of internal use. Generally, toxic symptoms will subside 24–48 hours after ingesting the plant."

<span style="font-style: italic">Edible and Medicinal Plants of the West</span>, Gregory L. Tilford

 

[Greg Langelius *]

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... Yes, but the real question is..., is it palatable?

 

[Blackhawk41]

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Food eats sage brush dig a bottle trap and catch a rattler or mice... my 2 cents.

 

[wmhutchison]

Don't think it has much nutritional value. Use it for the medicinal purposes, or as stated above, bait for trapping some food.