How to Eat and Heal in a Rainforest

Forbidden Knowledge? How to Survive Anywhere Using Only Plants 🌿 What if the pharmacy and the grocery store were replaced by the forest floor? Inspired by the book "The Last Wild Island," we journeyed to Tetepare—the largest uninhabited island in the South Pacific—to document a vanishing way of life. Under the guidance of our local expert, Towomy, we went deep into the primary rainforest to learn the ancient secrets of the Solomon Islands. From "Natural Wound Glue" that can close a deep cut, to a plant so powerful it is used to help regrow broken bones, the biodiversity here is a living medical journal. But it’s not just about healing; it’s about survival. We discover how to find water in a pinch, how to forage for wild food, and the traditional customs that have protected these people for centuries—including the eerie "Sea Spirit Deterrents" and the history of the headhunting spears. This isn't just a travel vlog; it’s a tribute to the conservation battle to keep this virgin rainforest standing and a look at the wisdom we lose when these forests disappear. Previous Video → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPYqXm2LovY ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 | Tetepare: A Mission to Save the Wild 00:50 | Forest Pharmacy: Healing Bruises Fast 02:00 | Warning: The Stinging Plant 02:20 | [Intro Sequence] 02:50 | Lost Customs: Ancient Dating Rules 04:20 | Stop the Bleed: Nature’s Living Gauze 05:40 | Survival 101: Finding Clean Drinking Water 07:00 | The Earth Oven: Plants for Baking Meat 07:40 | Engineering the Jungle: Building Dugout Canoes 10:00 | Spiritual Protection: The Sea Spirit Deterrent 10:50 | Nature’s Stitches: How to Glue a Wound Shut 11:30 | Weapons of the Past: Bows & Headhunting Spears 12:30 | Respiratory Relief: Medicine for Whooping Cough 15:10 | The Sandpaper Leaf: Nature’s Finishing Tool 16:00 | Foraging: What’s Actually Safe to Eat? 18:15 | Walking Through the World’s Last Virgin Rainforest 18:35 | Bone Setter: The Plant That Heals Fractures 19:25 | Marine Repairs: Patching Canoes with Sap 20:30 | Shelter Building: The Perfect Thatch Roof 🎥 Episode 3 – Sailing Solomon Islands Become part of the crew 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! 📍Location: Tetepare Island, Western Province, Solomon Islands #sailingvlog #papuanewguinea #onceuponareef#Bushcraft #SurvivalSkills #SolomonIslands #Ethnobotany #JungleSurvival #NaturalMedicine #Documentary #Tetepare