I’m a retired federal wildlife officer….I’ve spent most of my professional life outdoors. Indian Pipe grows all over around me in western Massachusetts….and this is the first I’ve ever heard of this. Both educational and somewhat entertaining…..makes for an Excellent video, amigo!

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Hey brother, as a medical bachelor I can tell you anxiety amplifies pain immeasurably. This is one reason why we administer strong nerve medicines when putting someone in a twilight for uncomfortable procedures. To keep them calm. This could be extremely useful as an alternative for more addictive drugs.

I have a very big variety of medicinals on my property , several India's pipe , I have it marked , I have plantain , mullein , burdock , and white pine , and utilize it all .

I just wanted to add one thing. Indian Pipe grows near Beech, and Pine Trees. And yes, after a dry spell, and then some rain, you will also find mushrooms. Specifically, Russulaceae mushrooms. Russula, and Lactarius mushrooms are in the Russulaceae family. These mushrooms have colored caps, no veil on the stem, the Russula mushrooms are brittle, and the Lactarius mushrooms leak a milky substance from the gills. The trees push nutrients into the soil, which the mushrooms use for food. The mushrooms also add nutrients and minerals to the soil, which the Indian Pipe uses for food. Without this triad of plants, the Indian Pipe plant, can not, and will not grow. That s why it will some years, it will grow back n the same place, and some years, it won't, and why, if you try to transplant it somewhere else, it will not grow. Without the trees and the mushrooms, and the connection between them, that kind of environment is very difficult, if not impossible, to recreate. Best to just find them in the woods, and pick them after the seeds are dispersed.

Those 2 downvotes must be from pill heads who'd rather depend on big pharma. Lol. Excellent video and great explanations of the use for a plant that's been around longer than most of our ancestors.

I've been looking for weeks and we finally found some. They were all dried up because its the end of September. Next year we know where they are at. We had a great time either way.

You're an excellent teacher, sir. Thank you!

I live in Northeastern Washington. Last year I made 5 quarts. The pipe is so plentiful where I was looking I could not believe it! I picked very sustainably💗

Thank you so much! I've been searching for more information on the harvesting and dosing of ghost pipe. Your video answered all my questions. Appreciate you.

Because of the alcohol tinctures will last for years and not go bad and you don't have to worry about leaving the plant in the alcohol for too long. Mine stayed in the alcohol for a few months before I strained it and have heard of herbalists leaving it in almost indefinitely and just taking from it as needed though I don't think I would do that. I used the 1/2 ounce bottles so easier to share. Thanks so much for taking it and describing the effects, I have not heard about the pain benefits, just the anti psychotic benefits so I am excited to learn this and now I'm not afraid to try it. I suffer from chronic pain and so always looking for natural remedies. Thanks for catching a little buzz(?) for my sake, I feel better about it now.

yeah I chew on it like straw every spring when I'm out working the land... definitely a magical plant

FINALLY! Legitimate, detailed info from someone who knows what they're talking about. MANY thanks

I have my ghost pipes in a jar. Been 6 weeks and I'm ready to strain it! I hope this works for back pain. My pain is horrible and affects my walking. My ghost pipes grow right near my house under shagbark hickory trees. I had wondered what these things were. Now I know and am putting some of them to use this year. Thanks for the info. Love the beginning to the end info...♡

I'm lucky enough to have this coming up in my yard for the past several years. Just found a few new patches of them this morning after a heavy rainfall.

I work with many people whom have both mental health anxiety and physical problems who would love to try this instead of being batted between pharmaceuticals that dont work or CBD and marijuana that's priced out of their budget. So if someone reads this to point me in the direction of a homeopathic maker around I would be a grateful person from PA.

Where we used to camp often in Central Mississippi I used to hike in the woods as a child, sometimes most if the day. I discovered so many things, I was a forest child, lol. It was a hilly peat type old dense forest around a lake with lots of streams and springs. These little beauties were scattered throughout this area. It was the highlight of my day when I would find some. So eery looking and strange. I never disturbed them. Thank you for your video. I just subscribed. We need more info like this. Your knowledge is so needed. Ty

I grew up with them behind my house. The exact kind of woods your talking about too! I always thought they were protected? Didnt know they helped with pain. Very cool to know! Thank you!

Thanks Adam... So glad to have found this, truly.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Pipe plants! I loved finding them as a kid.

Good grief, what a very well done and informative video, I have been stepping over these Indian pipes all my life, but I never knew they could be used this way great information that's for sure!

Thank-You First Time ever hearing or seeing this Indian-Pipe… I was Addicted to pain killers many moons ago, and been clean from everything for about 20 yrs. now 😎… But I was happy to hear that this stuff isn’t addicting !!! um, I do have ptsd and found out that this was the reason I became so dependent on pain killers. That it took away so much of my built up Anxiety as well as depression but after watching & Listening to this I was just relieved that I could take some without the consequences of A relapse… I would love to try some for the severe pain I get constantly from A broken back About 4 -1/2 months Ago… I only take Aspirin but it’s A joke when it comes from actual really bad pain… So I Appreciate the knowledge and stay safe when in the woods and God Bless, Bye Bye… 👋🏼

Extremely informative, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

I live on Washington state peninsula and have never seen it. Crazy fungi is everywhere in the Olympic range but Ghost pipe is like it's name, elusive.

Excellent presentation! Learned about something new to research. I’ve seen it growing before and was amazed at the uniqueness of its appearance! Thanks!

I just ran across this channel and subscribed he really covers the bases very informative. I never heard of this one I used wild lettuce. I love learning about herbs, plants, etc.

I've seen so much of these, out and about in west Virginia.

Absolutely the best explanation I've ever heard about this plant ! Thank you for making this video !

I am extremely pleased that I stumbled across this video, great job 👍 you got a subscriber for life

I'm a Botanist and I'm intrigued by finding out about medicinal plants. I learn something new every day. Unfortunately Indian pipe doesn't grow in Florida. We have wild lettuce that is an excellent pain killer similar to morphine.

I found a lot of this stuff in a recently burned patch of old woods (it was control-burned around 2 years ago). I think there was something about the char and the environment that allowed them to grow so well.

Best info out there in this. You’re a great communicator 👍👏😊

What the hell are those 17 down votes. The trolls need to go someplace else! Were trying to learn from you. I just subbed & I'm looking forward to seeing more good videos of yours.🙂🦋🌻🐋

Excellent advice. So much to learn from nature.

Thank you so much! Our family has property in WV and my father always pointed Indian Pipes out to us during our hikes through the woods. It grows abundantly there. This is the first I've heard of being able to make a tincture from it to use for pain and as an anti-anxiety med. Thank you so much for explaining this in detail and going through not only the dosage, but also the flavor and how your mouth and your mind react to it. I will definitely be making this next summer. I have a chronic migraine that never goes away. I've had it since October, 2001 when I was in a near-fatal car accident. I've tried so many pharmaceutical products for it over the years, but nothing ever really works. I'm very hopeful about this. I'll let you know how it goes for me, and yes! I just subscribed to your channel. I look forward to going through your archives to see what other useful information I can garner from you. Thank you!

I enjoyed your video! Very informative and you are very articulate! Ill be looking for Indian Pipe and will be making my own tincture! Keep the videos coming!

I didn’t think they grew in Florida. I came across some while tracking a deer. I was so amazed I almost forgot about the deer😂

I used a vanilla moonshine as the base Alcohol for my tinctures And it seemed to really compliment the floral notes of the ghost pipe. Also living in Appalachia there's no shortage of moonshine. Also I was thinking of doing a blend of ghost pipe and lady slipper tinctures But haven't quite nailed down the ratio.

Great job, very informative. This is a lost knowledge. It's not being passed along, each fall at family gatherings, I talk about it at the table and tell the younger ones remember this, maybe write it down.

Fascinating, educational and I'm sure very rewarding. Thank you!

Thank you so much. You are a wonderful teacher:-)

Calms anxiety, detaches you from pain, a slight euphoria....sounds an awful lot like cannabis. Which is, thankfully, legal in my area.

Thank-you for your knowledge and time you are a gentleman and scholar.

Great video, and good information. Thank you for the explanation 😊. Definitely going to add Indian pipe and how to use it to my survival journal.

I’m from the mountains of Harlan Ky and my great great grandparents used moonshine instead of vodka! I’ve always made it with shine as well, seems to be better all around!

Love natural medicine. Very good information! These plants and herbs were put here for a reason.To HELP people

Interesting. I've never heard of it. Thank you for the info.

“Natures strongest pain relief” *hello, my name is papaver somniferum and I’m a flower.*

Just found you. Great info right here! Also, wild lettuce is an amazing nervine pain reliever known as natures opium.

Dude, I hit like and subscribe before the intro music finished playing.

I love this video. Thank you very much. Great info❤️🙏

I see this everywhere in the woods, never knew it was useful

Thank you for this video. The plant grows in the woods around me. I tried doing a horsetail tincture a couple years ago but forgot until months later and was afraid to try it.

Fantastic insight thank you sir!

This is pretty cool! Can’t wait to start looking for these in NH come spring time.

Great video bud. Really appreciate it. Never heard of this plant but I'll be keeping my eye out now

I never knew this, I've seen them quite a bit in my life too. Thanks 👍

I use it for My Panic Disorder. It has very calming effects.

I have seen Indian pipe, only once. It was translucent. I thank you as I never knew what it was. Interesting. Never found shaking morrells ever worked.

What a good presenter he is. ...Never mind indisn pipe, he's put me in a good place.

I made a batch this year. Mine was SO much darker than yours. I was able to fill a quart jar and pint jar. After straining I have almost a full quart.

I recommend Dr Nicole Apelian ! She put together a FORAGERS GUIDE that is full of pictures and warnings of what not to do, similar plants that are NOT good, etc. 😊 🙏🏼🛡️✝️🕊️

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Awesome instructional video. Thank you 💞

Indian pipe grows all over my area in the Appalachian Mountains of SW VA.. I have been suffering from horrible unrelenting pain for almost 30 years now. I have had no good results from pain management and have been thinking about trying this or Wild Lettuce which also grows in this area. I have photographed Indian pipe many times on my walks on my property and others. I am ready to try it now that I am not able to get out much anymore. I would love to get out and explore the mountains of SW VA. again. Thanks for the video.

Great Video brother.....here in south western PA, when you start finding Chanterelles mushrooms you start finding Ghost Pipe....👍👍👍

One show talking about harvesting mushrooms stated to use a basket or bag that has holes in it, so the spores will shake out in the woods as you walk rather than a closed container. It'd be good to propagate Indian pipe if possible.

Cool some day skills like this will be needed.. learn as much as possible.. thanks for the video

I know where to find a bunch close to my house. I can't wait until they pop up next year I'll be ready.

Thank you, clear and precise. God's ways are sufficient.

Wow....good to know this plant. Thanks

I found this too late in the year darn it. Thanks so much!!!

If you leave the tincture in a bowl and let a fan blow in it for 5 minutes the alcohol flavor disappears

I live in New England and I wondered what those things were. I've deff seen them on my journey's in New Hampshire. I've filtered other things. A good tip is to wet the cloth a little where your filtering it through with a little water. So you get all of what your filtering, it absorb into the cloth because it's already wet. But it's not a big deal. Just my 2 cents for what it's worth. "A spoon full of honey makes the medicines go down" lmao

awesome...I found some of that plant (well, actually a lot) near my new place and was wondering what it was...locals have no idea. Now we know. Mucho thanks.

Cant thank you enough fir this information. Seriously. ✌

I have seen these in the woods in my back yard. 😳

Nice! Enjoyed the video.

Bought a house in Smithfield RI. Six acres. Have blueits, ghost pipes, corals, Turkey tails, and a few others everywhere.Never new what they were till a met my new girl friend. Now we forage and dine all the time.

Never heard of it. Thanks for the tip!👍

Well done.

First off thank you for the information, it was valuable. I would like to say that you need to have a better filtration system, perhaps get a tincture press & then filter through unbleached coffee filters. I say this because you absolutely need to squeeze the marc (the leftover herbs from the tincture) because it's holding some of the strongest part of the tincture in it. This should be done with any tincture. I'm an herbalist by the way.

Great video , we just harvested our pipes can't wait till it's ready. Thanks for the info.

I am glad you mentioned using amber colored bottles. It does make a difference. The ambe is all I use.

Thanks for thoroughly explaining. This is a great idea.👍🏼🇺🇸

Great video! Very detailed. My one question is, do they sell this any shops? I'm in South Jersey and have NEVER seen that plant and I spent my childhood running around the surrounding forests. Thank you!

So grateful for your video!

Great video about ghost flowers! Thanks🙏

Great information; thank you! I've started taking Ghost Pipe tincture to get off oxycodone (and it worked!). Lots of times I was out in the woods and saw it growing but thought it looked creepy and poisonous so left it alone. I'll be looking to take some next time!

I have found a tincture of just flower heads work better for anxiety, so I had a supply of heads and one of head and stems. This year I picked with the mix in mind so 1/2 heads 1/2 seems plus. I also find I have to dose myself as soon as it pops up yet a constant low dose can deal with persistent pain. I have CFS- 24/7 pain and frequent anxiety. I only managed to get out for pipe twice. You might need to train up somebody.

Lovin this.!

You are very good at explaining. Thank you.

Mix that with some shrooms and your good for a couple of days...WHOOHOO!!!😵😝

Another great remedy for the skin is plantain, tea tree, peppermint, with a carrier oil. Plantain grows everywhere 😊

It's beautiful. I live in Illinois and never seen it before.

But everything, natural or not, is a mixture of chemical compounds. It just is what it is and it does what it does. There's lots of books you can buy that list the chemical constituents of many different plants and fungi. Everything in the world can be broken down into chemical constituents.

I've had vodka go bad, so I use Everclear, instead. It has a smoother taste, too.

I know this is an older video but Ty so much. Very helpful

Great info. Thanks

NOTE ON TERMINOLOGY: He made the statement "about 80 percent proof" referring to the vodka used. Alcoholic spirits are referenced by "proof" which is 2X the alcohol concentration. SO, 80 proof is 40% alcohol by volume. Personally, I wouldn't use anything in tinctures less than 100 to 120 proof (50% to 60% alcohol by volume). So if he meant to say "80%", then I'd say that's about right. However, I am not familiar with Indian Pipe, and sometimes there are reasons for using a lower or higher alcohol concentration. "Everclear" is 190 proof, thus 95% pure alcohol. You can only get it at a liquor store, and it is the highest concentration of drinkable alcohol. DO NOT TRY IT STRAIGHT! I have used it many years ago making a tincture from gensing roots, which are very "woody" and needed that high alcohol content as the solvent to pull out "the good stuff" from the root. (Don't try this at home kids. If you get it concentrated enough, a teaspoon (fairly large dose) could cause hallucinations. I never had that happen, as I tool small amounts daily as a major energy booster. When I was a bartender, also long ago, we kept a bottle under the counter. When I had an exceptionally obnoxious drunk, I would dose his drinks with an extra (tasteless) shot of Everclear, and two drinks were usually all it took for him to pass out. This was good, since I was also the bouncer. Having his friends haul him out unconscious was less damaging to either of us than fighting. Once again, DON'T DRINK IT STRAIGHT. It has no flavor, and it really burns