Blackberry/Dewberry/Bramble (Rubus)
Parts used: medicinally: leaves, culinarily: berries, crafting: roots produce an orange dye.
Primary uses: medicinally: internally to treat diarrhea and aid digestion, externally sore throats and sore gums (as a gargle), staunch wounds (highly astringent), magically/spiritually: crawling through a natural arch of the canes for magical healing, abundance, protection
Warnings: be sure to do further research on any interactions with your own personal medications and medical diagnoses
Originally appeared in the U.S. Army survival handbook, 1985 as an appendix called edible wild plants, with illustrations
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