American BeautyBerry
by Ramabhadran Thirupattur
Title
American BeautyBerry
Artist
Ramabhadran Thirupattur
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Purple Berry .American beautyberry is also known as French mulberry,
sourbush, bunchberry, or purple beauty-berry.The roots, leaves, and branches were used by various Native American tribes for medicinal purposes to treat malarial fevers and rheumatism. The roots were used to treat dizziness, stomachaches and dysentery.
Roots and berries were boiled and drunk to treat colic.
In the early 20th century, farmers would crush the leaves and place them under the harnesses of horses and mules to repel mosquitoes. The farmers rubbed the crushed leaves on themselves to repel mosquitoes and biting bugs.
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March 20th, 2013
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