A plant record

Blackthorn / Sloe (Trnjina / Crni trn)

Prunus spinosa · Rosaceae

EnglishBlackthorn / Sloe

FrançaisPrunellier

BotanicalPrunus spinosa

On the second shoreTrnjina / Crni trn

FamilyRosaceae

Blackthorn / Sloe — Prunus spinosa, used in Adriatic and Balkan herbal tradition

Traditionally used

⚠ Do not eat or crush the seeds (amygdalin). Flower infusion safe at normal doses. Infusion of dried flowers as a mild laxative and diuretic for constipation and urinary complaints. Decoction of bark for mild sore throat.

On the Adriatic shore

⚠ Ne jesti ni drobiti koštice (amigdalin). Čaj od cvijeta siguran je pri uobičajenim dozama. Čaj od osušenih cvjetova kao blago laksativno i diuretičko sredstvo; dekokt kore za grlobolju.

In three languages

Français — ⚠ Ne pas consommer ni écraser les noyaux (amygdaline). L'infusion de fleurs est sûre aux doses normales. Infusion de fleurs séchées comme léger laxatif et diurétique. Décoction d'écorce pour mal de gorge léger.

Kept alongside

HawthornRose hipBlackberry / BrambleTormentilGreat burnetAlpine lady's mantle

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