Re:Eating a manchineel “beach apple” (2000)
by amelius on Tuesday August 09, 2016 @05:42PM
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So what should the protocol be then? First rub a little of the juice on the skin, wait a few hours, and see if it stings? And if not, then proceed, but how?
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Re:Eating a manchineel “beach apple” (2000)
by tempestn on Tuesday August 09, 2016 @06:10PM
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From another comment: http://www.wikihow.com/Test-if-a-Plant-Is-Edible
Re:Eating a manchineel “beach apple” (2000)
by djrogers on Tuesday August 09, 2016 @06:06PM
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Survival protocol for unknown fruits and berries is to rub a small amount on your bottom lip and wait a while. Then ingest a small amount and wait a while. Increase amount you're eating while monitoring effects and 'output'...
Please note, this is not professional advice - if you try this and die or spend 9 days on the throne I'm not responsible. It's a survival technique, intended for use when not eating anything will kill you, while eating the wrong thing might kill you.