DrSin
19-03-2009, 19:08
Has anyone ever heard of tapping Ash for the sap? I haven't but then I came across this,
http://www.forestharvest.org.uk/species.php?name=Ash
"Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Description
Large tree with pinnate leaves and characteristic black buds.
Habitat
Occurs in many kinds of deciduous woodland.
Uses
The young fruits, known as 'keys', can be pickled in vinegar and spices, and eaten. They taste a little like capers.
The sugary sap can also be tapped from the trunk in the early spring, like birch, and either drunk as it is or fermented.
An infusion of the dried leaves is used as a remedy for rheumatism and gout. Some people recommend it as a general health drink.
Gathering
Ash keys are ready pickling in the late summer. For medicinal purposes, the leaves should be gathered in May-June and dried in a dark place."
After doing a couple of google searches I cant find any other info, just wondered what you all thought.
Cheers Rowan
http://www.forestharvest.org.uk/species.php?name=Ash
"Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Description
Large tree with pinnate leaves and characteristic black buds.
Habitat
Occurs in many kinds of deciduous woodland.
Uses
The young fruits, known as 'keys', can be pickled in vinegar and spices, and eaten. They taste a little like capers.
The sugary sap can also be tapped from the trunk in the early spring, like birch, and either drunk as it is or fermented.
An infusion of the dried leaves is used as a remedy for rheumatism and gout. Some people recommend it as a general health drink.
Gathering
Ash keys are ready pickling in the late summer. For medicinal purposes, the leaves should be gathered in May-June and dried in a dark place."
After doing a couple of google searches I cant find any other info, just wondered what you all thought.
Cheers Rowan