Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Plants We Used to Use 374. Rowan

Mountain ash or Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) wood was sometimes used to make longbows. This tree's red berries were used to combat scurvy, as they are rich in vitamin C. In some countries, they were used to treat intestinal obstructions, as well as liver and gallbladder ailments.

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