Himalayan Balsam

[Full Moon Man]

Has any one used this plant as food , finding it difficult to source good info on its food value and its use as a first aid plant.

For ever barking at the moon in the middle of nowhere,

Jonny

 

[Ben_Hillwalker]

I don't know about the rest of the plant but the seeds are definitely edible, raw or cooked. Packed full of oils.

The trick is getting the things as the seed pods explode open. If you have ever been on conservation projects to get rid of the stuff then you will know how annoying that can be.

 

[Toddy]

Try waving a kids fishing net among them, that explodes the pods and catches the seeds too

cheers,
Toddy

 

[JonnyP]

Has any one used this plant as food , finding it difficult to source good info on its food value and its use as a first aid plant.

For ever barking at the moon in the middle of nowhere,

Jonny

It is certainly edible, check out what PFAF say about it... http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Impatiens+glandulifera

 

[Galemys]

The raw seeds have a pleasant nutty taste. Just like their smaller (european) yellow cousin. The juice of the plant is a remedy against nettle sting.

Tom

 

[Full Moon Man]

Thanks for the advice and links lads , Jonny