9.9. Edible Weeds (herbs) are a Blessing, not a Pain可食杂草(草)是一种福气,不是一个痛

One of the many blessings of living in the tropics is that “weeds” grow better than anywhere else.其中的许多祝福,住在热带的就是"草"成长优于其他地方. Below is a list of “weeds” that I consume almost everyday and grow everywhere up here.以下是一些"杂草",我消耗几乎天天长大,到处设点. Not only are they all tasty, but some of them are world class therapeutic herbs, especially Dandelion or Catsear (great for digestion and liver cleansing) and Milk Thistle (great for protecting the liver).它不仅是所有好吃的,但是其中有些人都是世界一流的中药治疗,尤其是蒲公英还是catsear(伟大的消化和肝脏清洗)和牛奶thistle(伟大的保肝). All the weeds below are very rich in vitamins and minerals; in fact I do not doubt that one could live on them entirely if necessary.所有的杂草,下面是非常丰富的维生素和矿物质;其实我不相信人可以靠他们完全必要. Get used to what they look like, keep an eye out for them and why not eat them, it's free food!习惯是什么样子,随时留意他们为什么不在吃,它提供的免费食物!

All text and images from http://middlepath.com.au/plant/weeds.php with thanks.所有的文本和图像从http://middlepath.com.au/plant/weeds.php谢意.

Cat's ear (similar to Dandelion)猫耳(类似蒲公英)	The Catsear plant looks very similar to Dandelion, but has several branches coming from the central stalk with a smaller yellow flower and leaves.catsear看起来非常相似的植物蒲公英、但有几个分公司与来自中央秆黄色小花朵和叶片. Dandelion flower stalks are hollow bearing a single flower and this provides a reliable differentiation between the two plants.蒲公英之花秆中空轴承单一花卉提供了可靠的区分,这两个厂. The leaves are edible and can be used as a vegetable in stir frys and steamed or boiled.叶可食、可作为蔬菜、清蒸或水煮鲶轰动. The root may also be used to make coffee by roasting.根还可用来制造咖啡焙烧. In Europe this "weed" is still a delicacy - served with olive oil and garlic - used in the same manner as Dandelion.在欧洲这个"草",至今仍是一个棘手的服务橄榄油和大蒜用在同一蒲公英方式. Catsear's medicinal properties are similar to Dandelion but less potent.catsear的药用性能类似蒲公英少烈性. I have found it of great benefit for a variety of Liver conditions.我发现它非常有利的条件,为各种肝脏. At present my investigations into this plant's medicinal and nutritional properties are incomplete, but I regard it as a useful alternative to Dandelion.目前我国调查这个厂的药用和营养特性不全但我认为这是一个有益的替代蒲公英.
Chickweed (the chickens' like it and so do I)chickweed(鸡'一样,所以我)	This lovely low-growing, trailing weed is delicious; the whole herb is used in salads, soups or stir fry's and as a herbal tea.这个可爱的低成长,耙杂草美味;全草药用沙拉,汤或油锅的作为凉茶. Chickweed is very high in Protein and minerals.chickweed是非常高的蛋白质和矿物质. It is very high in Vitamin C and is excellent for helping to dissolve fats in the body.这是很高的维生素C和很好帮助溶解脂肪在体内. Helps to liquefy and remove mucous from the Respiratory tract.有利于液化和移除粘液从呼吸道感染. Is used to stop bleeding and inflammation from the lungs, bowels and stomach.是用来止血和炎症从肺,肚子和胃部. Used as a poultice it is wonderful for rashes and sores and a great scrub for acne.作为巴布是美妙的红疹、大擦洗伤口为痤疮. Is excellent for weight reduction, particularly in discouraging fat retention.真棒,为减肥,尤其在劝阻发保留.
Cobbler's Peg皮匠的乙二醇 Of all the wild food available in Australia the Cobblers Peg, otherwise called Farmers Friend because the seed sticks to you, would have to be the most unpopular.所有在澳洲的野生食物供鞋匠汇率否则因为所谓的农民朋友枝种子你便成为最不受欢迎. And yet, in many other parts of the world - mainly the Southern hemisphere interestingly enough, it is a popular and widely-used foodstuff and medicine.然而,在许多世界其他地区,主要是南半球有趣这是一种流行,被广泛使用的食品和药品. Its therapeutic uses are extraordinarily comprehensive (as the list below demonstrates), where it is in daily use as a vegetable.其治疗用途是出奇的综合性的(如下面的列表说明),那就是在日常使用作蔬菜. The leaves are dried and stored for future use.叶子晒干并储存供日后使用.	As a foodstuff, it is in daily use as a vegetable in Africa.作为食品,它是在日常使用的蔬菜在非洲. The leaves can be dried and stored for future or cooked.树叶可晒干、贮存或煮熟未来. Some folks advise draining and refreshing the water often during cooking to purge the bitterness from the taste.有的乡亲奉劝排水、提神常在煮清除水中的苦涩味道从. We use the leaves straight from the plant in salads or direct to the mouth and experience no bitterness.我们用树叶发自沙律或直接到厂口、无痛苦的经验. The taste is a slightly nutty flavour and, like all herbs, our bodies will tell us exactly and unambiguously when we have eaten enough in one session.品味是一种略微坚果风味,象所有的药,正是我们的身体会告诉我们,当我们吃够明确一气呵成. We had a drive full of Cobblers Pegs when we first arrived here at Middle Path, but found that when we applied a few applications of rock powder to the area where they where growing, they didn't come back.我们有充分的补鞋匠驾驶挂在我们刚到这里时中间道路,但是当我们发现少数岩石粉末的应用范围越来越那里那里,他们再也没有回来. Nature has an amazing way of restoring the balance.大自然的神奇方法恢复平衡. Wherever our neighbours spray chemicals there come up the Cobblers Pegs like a lawn doing their utmost to restore balance again.而邻近喷射出的化学物质有鞋匠像挂草坪竭力恢复平衡. A friend of mine sent for some seeds of a particular herb overseas which was known to be excellent for stomach ulcers.一位朋友送了一些种子药草尤其是海外已知是很好胃痛. When she got the seeds, she laughed, it was Cobblers Pegs.当她得到的种子,她笑了,这是补鞋匠栓. This weed is rich in minerals and especially Calcium which is the great healer for stomach ulcers.这杂草丰富矿物质,尤其是钙为大医胃痛. Cobblers Pegs can be dried and used as a herbal tea as well as a vegetable source.鞋匠聘干后可作为凉茶以及蔬菜来源.
Milk Thistle, Saint Mary's Thistle (my favourite steamed)milkthistle,圣玛丽thistle(我最喜爱的蒸)	The young stalks, leaves, roots and flowers can be eaten.年轻的秸秆、叶、根、花可以吃. It is well known medicinally for its beneficial effect on the Liver and help in the production of breast milk.这是人所共知的药用为对肝脏和帮助生产母乳. The seeds were a specific to be taken when you had stitches in your side, and are used for cardiovascular disorders.种子是要采取具体哈哈大笑,当你有你的方与用于心血管疾病. However these are very powerful and should not be taken without the guidance of an experienced herbal practitioner.不过这些都是非常强大,而不应采取具经验的草药医生. Milk thistle helps nausea and travel sickness as well.奶蓟帮助恶心和旅行疾病等. I have known it to be used topically for leg ulcers and varicose veins.我认识它用来作局部溃疡及腿部静脉曲张. It is a great tonic and increases appetite and aids in digestion.这是一个伟大的补品,在消化、增加食欲和艾滋病. At Middle Path, we use it as a tea or in our salad or stir fry.在道路中间,我们把它当作是我们的茶或沙律或油锅.
Thickhead (grows everywhere)thickhead(grows到处)	Sometimes regarded as a newcomer amongst Australian weeds, thickhead was largely unknown to the non-indigenes of Australia only 20 years ago.有时新人在澳洲视为杂草、thickhead是未知的非澳大利亚土著居民只有20年前. The plant is thought to have its origins in Africa.该厂认为对源自非洲. At Middle Path we use it in our salads and it has a flavorsome nutty taste.在我们使用它在我们中间道路,而且有沙律味道坚果品味. It grows here and there amongst rockeries, hills and gardens.它生长在这里,其中有假山、山上、花园. It is a wonderful new addition to our salad greens.这是一个美好的新除了沙拉滚. I understand it has been in widespread use amongst the Australian Aborigines as a salad green - either cooked or eaten raw.据我所知,在普遍使用的其中一个澳洲土著沙拉绿要么生吃或生吃. At present my investigations into this plant's medicinal and nutritional properties are incomplete.目前我国调查这个厂的药用和营养特性是不完整的.