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Devil's Club::
This plant, found in South Eastern Alaska is a staple in the medicine cabinets of the Tlingit tribe for many different reasons. It is said to cure such serious ailments as tuberculosis and hypoglycemia, yet is also capable of curing cough, stomach ulcers, and common colds. This plant can be eaten in a variety of different ways - steeped, chewed, and brewed. Ginseng is a close relative to Devil's Club, which explains the diverse ways in which it can be used.
Although Devil's Club is found mostly in Alaska, it can be found as far south as Oregon. It is easy to spot, for it has wide frond like leaves, with a stalk armed with thousands of dagger like thorns. It also bears read berries, which are hightly attractive to bears and other forms of herbivorous wildlife. Devil's Club also possesses a spiritual aspect - members of the Tlingit tribe believe that this plant has the power to ward off evil.
Sources:
http://www.naturalstandard.com/index-abstract.asp?create-abstract=/monographs/herbssupplements/devilsclub.asp
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3607496
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I'd like to say this was the most interesting and obscure subject chosen for these week one posts. In general it was nice light, to the point, and the picture helped the overall feel quite well. ( :
Hi..I liked the post because of the picture, and, don't worry, it's not too obscure; it comes up more than once in the book. Are you going to identify any of the other items you listed, though?
I really liked your post Christine. I thought that it was an original idea to pick and I liked the picture. You said what was important but didn't over talk the subject. I was impressed because I was having trouble thinking of something original to pick but i think you did a great job.
This helps a lot! It tells me alot about the book Touching Spirit Bear.
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