Harm Tiesing mentions the use of branches and leaves of
Sambucus nigra (elder) against weevils.
C.H. Edelman, 1974: Harm Tiesing over landbouw en
volksleven in Drenthe, part 1, p.175. Van Gorcum, Assen.
Dear
colleagues,
My
colleague Jan van Doesburg, medieval archaeologist, is searching for any
evidence for the use of plants in (post-)medieval times to prevent insects and
other invertebrates from consuming food products. Both archaeobotanical data and
written/painted/etc. sources are welcome. I am aware of the publication by Tom
Hakbijl in Environmental Archaeology (on the use of charcoal), but would welcome
other references.
Many
thanks in advance,
oTTo
