9/04/2021
Organic (Tree Medicine) & Uses
NOTE: Do not use if you're using Synthetic Medication. Please consult with a healthcare provider before using these for medicinal purposes as they may have side effects or interact with other medications.
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1. Alder (Alnus): The bark is astringent and has been used in treating various skin afflictions, especially eczema and psoriasis.
2. Apple (Malus): Apples are used for Alzheimer disease, cancer, diabetes, diarrhea, obesity, and many other conditions.
3. Ash (Fraxinus): Ash is used for fever, arthritis, gout, constipation, fluid retention, and bladder problems. It is also used as a tonic.
4. Beech (Fagus): Beech has been used to treat many conditions including skin disorders, chest infections, excess digestive acid, fevers, and toothache.
5. Birch (Betula): Birch is used for pain relief, swelling, inflammation, stimulating the production of urine, and inducing sweating.
6. Cedar (Cedrus, Calocedrus, Thuja, Juniperus Virginiana): Cedar is aromatic, astringent, diuretic. The twigs may produce abortion, like those of savin, by reflex action on the uterus from severe gastrointestinal irritation.
7. Cherry: Wild cherry is used for colds, whooping cough, bronchitis and other lung problems; diarrhea; gout; digestive disorders; pain; and cancer.
8. Elderberry (Sambucus): Elderberry is used to treat influenza, infections, sciatica, headaches, dental pain, heart pain, and nerve pain, as well as a laxative and diuretic.
9. Elm: An infusion made from the bark has been used in the treatment of bleeding from the lungs, ruptures, coughs, colds, influenza, dysentery, eye infections, cramps and diarrhoea.
10. Ginkgo or Maidenhair: Ginkgo biloba is used to help improve cognitive health and treat asthma, bronchitis, and kidney and bladder disorders.
11. Hawthorn (Crataegus): Traditionally used as a diuretic for kidney and bladder disorders, to treat stomach ache, stimulate appetite, and improve circulation. It's also used for diseases of the heart and blood vessels such as congestive heart failure, chest pain, and irregular heartbeat.
12. Hazelnut (Corylus): Hazelnut is used for obesity, high cholesterol, heart disease, and other purposes. However, there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
13. Hophornbeam (Ostrya Virginiana): The bark and inner wood of hophornbeam have been used to treat toothache, sore muscles, coughs, and many other ailments.
14. Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum): Horse chestnut has been used for joint pain, fever, leg cramps, bladder or stomach issues, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and bruises.
15. Linden (Tilia): Linden has been used to induce sweating for feverish colds and infections, reduce nasal congestion, and relieve throat irritation and cough. It also has sedative effects and has been used to treat nervous palpitations and high blood pressure.
16. Maple (Acer): The bark and the unripe fruit of maple are used in traditional medicine for skin conditions such as hives and stubborn wounds, as a wash, a decoction for kidney trouble, as a cough remedy, as a diuretic, for cramping, as a blood purifier, as a tonic and as an astringent for bleeding.
17. Mountain Ash (Sorbus Americana): Mountain ash has been used for treating kidney disease, diabetes, arthritis, low levels of vitamin C (vitamin C deficiency), diarrhea, and menstrual problems.
18. Mulberry (Morus): Mulberry has been used in traditional medicine for its analgesic, antibacterial, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
19. Oak (Quercus): Oak has been used in traditional medicine as an astringent, antimicrobial, wound healing agents as well as for the treatment of acute diarrhea, eczema, scrofula, menorrhagia, hemorrhoid, tonsillitis, and oral, genital and anal mucosa inflammation.
20. Pine (Pinus): Pine is used for upper and lower respiratory tract swelling (inflammation), stuffy nose, hoarseness, common cold, cough or bronchitis, fevers, tendency towards infection, and blood pressure problems.
21. Poplar (Populus): Poplar has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic properties. It's used to treat gout, arthritis, urinary tract infections, respiratory diseases, and more.
22. Spruce (Picea): Spruce is known for its antimicrobial properties against bacteria and fungi. The resin or pitch of spruce is used as an antiseptic for wounds and as a lozenge for sore throats and coughs. It's also used to treat lung congestion.
23. Walnut (Juglans): Walnuts have been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions including cancer, inflammation, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders. The leaves are used for their alterative, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, and depurative properties.
24. Willow (Salix): Willow bark contains salicin, a chemical similar to aspirin, which has pain and fever reducing effects. It's commonly used for back pain, osteoarthritis, fever, flu, muscle pain, and many other conditions.
25. Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana): Witch Hazel has been used in folk medicine to treat skin problems, colds, fevers, sore throats, tuberculosis, pain, poisoning, insect bites, hemorrhages, and other common ailments. It's also used for its anti-inflammatory, antiviral properties, and is widely known for its ability to ease inflammation and soothe sensitive skin.
26. Acacia: Acacia has been used to help relieve pain, reduce inflammation, improve oral health, and soothe sore throats. It is also a good source of dietary fiber.
27. Buckeye: Buckeye has been used to treat arthritis, heal hemorrhoids, diminish varicose veins, reduce edema, and heal rashes and sores.
28. Butternut: Butternut has been used for constipation, gallbladder disorders, hemorrhoids, and skin diseases. It is also used for cancer and infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
29. Chaste tree: Chaste tree is used to help with problems related to hormone imbalances. It may also help with signs of premenstrual syndrome like bloating, breast pain, or low mood.
30. Fir: Fir has been used to treat colds and fevers. A bath tea of fir needles is helpful for rheumatic conditions.
31. Fringetree: Fringetree is traditionally used for liver and gallbladder disorders, like gallstones, and other conditions.
32. Honey locust: The juice of Honey Locust pods has antiseptic properties and is occasionally utilized as a home remedy for indigestion, flu symptoms, and catarrh.
33. Kentucky Coffeetree: The bark of the Kentucky coffee tree has medicinal value. It can treat coughs and is used in emergencies during labor.
34. Redbud: The bark of the Redbud tree was used to treat inflammations of the eye, mouth ulcers and spongy gums.
35. Sassafras: Sassafras has been used for urinary tract disorders, swelling in the nose and throat, syphilis, bronchitis, high blood pressure in older people, gout, arthritis, skin problems, and cancer. It is also used as a tonic and "blood purifier".
36. Serviceberry: The berries of the Serviceberry tree are rich in antioxidants and have been shown to reduce inflammation and improve digestion. They are also believed to boost heart health.
37. Sourwood: The leaves of the Sourwood tree are used to treat asthma, dysentery, diarrhea, as well as kidney and bladder ailments. It is also used for menstrual bleeding, nausea, stomach ache, nervousness, and fever.
38. Sweetgum: The resinous sap from the Sweetgum tree is used as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and natural pesticide. It has also shown promise in fighting drug-resistant bacteria and hypertension.
39. Sycamore: The inner bark of the Sycamore tree is used as a tonic and stimulant. It is also used to treat mouth ulcers and skin complaints.
40. Tamarack: The boughs, bark, and bare branches of the Tamarack tree are used to make tea, which can relieve cold symptoms, treat an upset stomach, combat fatigue, and promote general good health.
41. Tree of Heaven: The dried bark from the trunk and root of the Tree of Heaven are used for diarrhea, asthma, cramps, epilepsy, fast heart rate, gonorrhea, and other conditions.
42. Tuliptree: The inner bark of the Tuliptree is used as a diuretic, tonic, and stimulant. It is also used to treat tuberculosis, measles, and other conditions.
Please note that while these trees have been used in traditional medicine, it's important to consult with a healthcare provider before using them for medicinal purposes. Not all uses have been backed by scientific research, and individual reactions can vary.
