Author: Rick Deckard
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Identifying Edible Plants
The US Marine Corp published a survival guide with a chapter on identifying plants that are safe to eat. Identification Avoid: Edible: Tip: All aggregate berries are edible (like blackberries and raspberries) Procedure Test all parts of the plant for edibility and don’t assume that something edible that’s cooked is also edible raw and vice…
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Purifying Water
Once you’ve identified a water source that isn’t contaminated with chemicals, you will need to purify it to make it safe for drinking. Boiling Bring water to boil and let it boil for one minute. This kills most pathogens and renders the water safe for drinking. However, boiling water doesn’t remove offensive taste or debris,…