{"product_id":"devils-club-a-complete-foraging-guide-1","title":"Devil's Club: A Complete Foraging Guide","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevil's Club: A Complete Foraging Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 12-page downloadable PDF from Kootenay Wildcrafting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePeak harvest season for Devil's Club (\u003ci\u003eOplopanax horridus\u003c\/i\u003e) in British Columbia runs from February through March—when the medicinal constituents are concentrated in the inner bark and the plant is dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis free guide is designed for foragers who want to work with this powerful plant responsibly. It covers everything you need to know before heading into the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this guide you will find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEthical Harvesting Preface:\u003c\/b\u003e A full discussion of the Honourable Harvest principles, the sacred nature of this plant for Indigenous cultures of Canada, and the mindset of being a \"leaver, not a taker.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical Safety Section:\u003c\/b\u003e Devil's Club demands respect. This section details the very real physical risks of harvesting—including the spines, the potential for injury, and how to dress and prepare before you go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Identification:\u003c\/b\u003e Clear guidance on identifying \u003ci\u003eOplopanax horridus\u003c\/i\u003e in the wild, including habitat preferences, growth patterns, and a note on the three species of Devil's Club worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Guidelines:\u003c\/b\u003e When to harvest (including why February-March is prime), how to select stems without damaging the colony, and why the root should almost always be left in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTraditional Uses \u0026amp; Adaptogenic Properties:\u003c\/b\u003e A detailed look at how Indigenous peoples have used this plant for respiratory health, pain relief, ceremony, and as a restorative tonic—including the Quinault tradition of using the bark tea for those feeling \"sluggish, drained, or vulnerable.\" Also covers the modern understanding of Devil's Club as an adaptogen and immunomodulator, with important nuance about traditional preparation methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree Complete Recipes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003eTraditional Inner Bark Tincture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003eDevil's Club Healing Salve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003eSacred Fire Cider with Devil's Club\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDosage and Safety Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Including important cautions and contraindications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a free resource.\u003c\/b\u003e No opt-ins, no email required. Just honest information to support safe, respectful foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kootenay Woman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48806964723954,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/2867\/6594\/files\/devils-club-a-complete-foraging-guide-2085354.png?v=1772405167","url":"https:\/\/kootenaywildcrafting.com\/products\/devils-club-a-complete-foraging-guide-1","provider":"Kootenay Woman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}