Celebrate the history of the area, be a participant, or just plan to have fun in Forest County. A listing of Forest Countyâs charming communities, with tidbits of history. ATV Trails to Open April 29 The Forest County ATV Trails are scheduled to open April 29, 2017 Continue Reading...
Pokeweed is also used as an anti-viral. The Pokeweed antiviral protein (PAP) in several experiments conducted shows a tremendous capacity for fighting against several known viruses, of which HIV is also included. This last, however has been seen only in the in-vitro stage.
Pokeweed can grow up to five feet tall and has thick green-purple stems similar to rhubarb. Pokeweed berries (also known as ink berries) grow in clusters, like grapes, and ripen from white to green to rose and finally purple. Ripe berries stain the hands purple when crushed. Eating over 10 berries may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and severe diarrhea.