Blackthorn | Prunus Spinosa

Blackthorn or sloe scientifically known as Prunus Spinosa is a low, spreading, thorny bush or small tree of the plum genus of the family Rosaceae (rose family) among other economically important species, such as apple, apricot, blackberry, pear, and plum or prune, having black bark, white flowers, and deep blue fruits, usually rather acrid and not much larger than peas.

It is actually a wild relative of the cultivated plum. The herb is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It is also locally naturalized in New Zealand, Tasmania and eastern North America.

This tree is also called as the tree of ‘ill omen’ and is considered to have magical properties in Britain. The specific name spinosa is a Latin term indicating the pointed and thorn like spur shoots characteristic of this species. The common name”blackthorn” is due to the thorny nature of the shrub, and its very dark bark.

Benefits:

• Improves Digestion
• Treats Breathing Disorders
• Dental Cavities
• Detoxification of Body
• Cancer Management
• Treats Kidney and Bladder Problems
• Relieves Fatigue and General Exhaustion
• Cardiac disorders
• Reduces Inflammation of Mouth and Pharynx
• Sore Throat and Bad Breath

Common Names:

Mother of the wood,wishing thorn, wild plum, winter-picks, Sloe-Bush, grater, rasp, sloe, stickleback, Sleedoorn, Endrino and Sloe of Europe

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