medicine

  1. Darryl of Sussex

    Medical evidence for ‘Birch Polypore’

    Fomitopsis Betulina/ Piptoporus Betulinus Common name: Birch Polypore, Razor Strop, Birch Bracket. I haven’t yet found any reliably referenced evidence that supports medicinal use of THIS fungus. I have read and seen lots of discussion and videos about using this polypore to sharpen a blade...
  2. Angst

    Burleigh Balm...Fresh From The States!

    Hi... a couple of weeks ago I took delivery of my first large consignment of Burleigh Balm from Nicholas Prevost in the States...groovy! I had a few samples at the 2014 Bushcraft Show and it went down well, so this year I decided to start stocking it in time for the 2015 Show and once again it...
  3. GoatBoy666

    Eucalyptus Bark

    I have a large eucalyptus tree in my garden, cider or gunnii gum I'm pretty sure. It sheds its bark all year round. Ive read you can use it for dying and it burns really well so drying it for tinder might be good, but wondered if there are any other uses, as you can see I have no...
  4. Rob

    Wilderness 1-2-1 10th Anniversary BCUK First Aid Course

    This course is designed for group leaders working in remote areas. The course is recognised by all outdoor governing bodies e.g. MLTB, BCU, IRATA, RYA etc. as well as exceeding the recommendations for the HSE Approved Emergency First Aid at Work certificate - which is valid for 3 years. You...