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http://wwmag.net/junebug.htm
Which kind of insect did the Medicine Man utilize as a Whealing remedy? What does the insect contain that makes it so beneficial? And, how does it counter anemia? The answers are as follows:
The insect used is the June Bug, common throughout late spring and summer months. A nocturnal insect, the beetle is active at night, feeding mainly on favored plants, such as buds and flowers of shrubs and fleshy garden vegetables.
Beginning as a fat white grub, the larval stage of the June bug lives in rich humus and leaf litter. Hatching from deeply buried eggs, the grub worm feeds mainly on roots, moldy leaves, and other plant matter. It lives underground until it molts into the adult stage.
Easy to capture, the grub-worm is a favorite live-bait among fishermen. Very few fish will refuse the chance to take the grub, filling the stringer or basket with fish. Birds and other wild animals like them too, feeding avidly on the fat worm.
The adult June bug is a robust insect, reaching up to two inches in length. A true beetle, it has a set of powerful wings protected by a wing case. Exterior color can vary from pale tan to dark brown or almost black.
A chemical analysis of the June Bug revealed its hidden secrets as a beneficial healing remedy. Full of edible fats and proteins, the bug is a rich source of food and appetite stimulating medicine when prepared correctly.
When toasted in hot ashes, the internal body parts and juices of the bug congeal into a nugget of pure golden nutrition. After peeling off shriveled legs, wings, and wing case, the remaining orb of nourishment can be eaten one at a time or by the handful.
Toasted June bugs have a surprisingly sweet delightful taste. The flavor closely resembles thick raw molasses or crudely made ribbon cane syrup. It is difficult to eat just one.
Crushed into fine powder, bug-flour added to hot water forms a rich nourishing drink perfectly suited to victims suffering from anemia, dehydration, and other maladies. If mixed with warm milk, it has a malted milk taste.
However, toasted June bugs should be consumed in measured proportions because of the heavy concentration of protein and fat. If eaten in large amounts, the rich oily meal can result in stomach ache or mild diarrhea.
In conclusion, the June bug remedy works best as a life-saving supplement to other foods. When relieving anemia, the remedy stimulates poor appetite, stirring the patient’s interest in eating again.
Also, as a food source, both the larvae and the adult June bug are one of the best insects for eating there is. Grubs should be toasted in hot ashes before serving or adding to soups and wilderness stew.
Toasted adult June bugs preserve well when crushed into a meal and sun-dried, storing the meal in an airtight and waterproofed container.
Living the wilderness way means utilizing nature’s bounties to the fullest while existing in harmony with the environment.
I am a firm believer that wild bugs are the best.
, thanks Todd
...I'll save them for Triton 
