I came across this while reading
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Westin Price, he says one indigenous group he encountered prevented and cured diabetes with this herb.
I looked it up a on a couple sites and I guess the inner bark can be used to regulate insulin levels in the blood. Does anyone have any experience with this?
http://archives.evergreen.edu/webpages/curricular/2006-2007/healinggardens0607/healinggardens/devils-club-suzannes-plant-study/index.html 
