HERB - Poke and Gill-on-the-ground

[sunshinegirl]

The only reference that I have read about Poke as an ink just said that the
juice of the berries was used, and that documents written in the 1700 and
1800's are still clearly legible today.
Unfortunately, I can't remember exactly where I saw it at.

Melinda

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> From: aleed <aleed at dnaco.net>
> To: 'herbalist at Ansteorra.ORG'
> Subject: Re: HERB - Poke and Gill-on-the-ground
> Date: Thursday, April 29, 1999 10:50 AM
> 
> On Thu, 29 Apr 1999, Abbott, Ruth wrote:
> 
> > I have two volunteer plants in my yard that I would like to make use of
this
> > year - Poke and Gill (aka Ground Ivy).  I wanted to process the Gill
for
> > brewing an (unhopped) ale, but I can't find any specifics about
harvesting
> > and actually using the plant.  I was also going to use the Poke as an
ink
> > and/or dye, but (again) I can't find any specifics, like what mordant
to use
> > for dyeing.  Any ideas, anyone?
> 
> Although poke juice is a brilliant pink, the dye is unfortunately very
> fugitive, even with mordants added.   I haven't tried it personally,
> though, just read about it.
> 
> Drea
> 
> 
>
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