Z : Straif : Blackthorn

Wounding

Recognise unexpected change, accept it and emerge reborn

Offers initiation to the mysteries of self-conquest and transcendence

Used to create impenetrable hedgerows & walking & fighting sticks; sloe berries for gin & jam

The basis of positive visualisations - must have great clarity of purpose

Astringent, mildly diuretic, laxative and anti-inflammatory