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Everytime, testing a new plant as foodfollow the procedure below. Do not under any circumstances shorten it. Testing should be carried out in full. If you have any doubts at any stage of testing a plant, do not eat it.

ATTENTION! EVERYTHING WRITTEN BELOW DOES NOT APPLY TO MUSHROOMS, T.K. A TEST LIKE THIS, FOR EXAMPLE, WITH PALE TOADS, WILL END IN LETHAL OUTCOME

Inspection. Try to identify the plant.

Make sure it's not covered in slime or eaten by worms. Do not take old, sluggish plants.

Smell. Knead a small piece of the plant with your fingers. If it smells like bitter almonds or peaches, throw it away.

Skin irritation. Squeeze out some juice or lightly rub the plant on an area of the body with more delicate skin (for example, the inside of the forearm). If you feel a burning sensation, notice a rash or swelling, then this will indicate that this plant is not suitable for consumption.

Lips, mouth, tongue. If no irritation occurred in the previous step, proceed to the next step, taking a 15-second pause between each test to determine the reaction of the body:

put a small piece of the plant on your lips;
put a small piece in the corner of your mouth;
put a small piece on the tip of the tongue;
put a small piece under the tongue;
chew on a small piece.

In all cases, if you feel discomfort, such as sore throat, irritation or burning, do not eat the tested plant.

Try. Swallow a small amount of greens and watch how you feel for 5 hours. During this time, do not eat or drink anything else.

Food. In the absence of unpleasant sensations, such as burning in the mouth, repeated belching, nausea, pain in the stomach or intestines, the plant can be considered edible and eaten.

If you experience stomach pain, drink as much hot water as possible; don't eat anything until the pain is gone. If the pain is very severe, induce vomiting by putting two fingers into your mouth and pressing on the small tongue. A piece of charcoal swallowed will also induce vomiting and at the same time absorb the poison. White wood ash, mixed with water to a doughy state, will relieve stomach pain.

In conclusion, it should be said that most plants, according to this test, are edible, but there will be little sense in eating them. Chewing birch twigs, you won't go far. Therefore, try to collect and eat fruits, berries, seeds, roots.

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