Red Willow, also known as Red-Osier Dogwood, is a medium deciduous shrub with red branches and twigs. One of the primary traditional uses of Red Willow lies in its analgesic properties. The bark of Red Willow contains salicin, a natural compound akin to aspirin, which serves as a potent pain reliever. Indigenous communities use RedContinue reading “Red Willow”
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Bearberry
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is a low-lying shrub that grows predominantly in soils composed of sand, gravel, or dunes in boreal forests. When smoked in a pipe, or when steeped as tea, bearberry leaves have a calming effect on the nervous system and are used to cure anxiety, migraine headaches, and general pain. Smoking is theContinue reading “Bearberry”