Medicinal trees

When we think of healing plants, our minds gravitate toward the plants growing at our feet – the garden herbs, weeds, and woodland plants of the forest floor – but there’s a veritable treasure trove of healing remedies towering above. Humans have been harvesting and using medicine from trees for millennia, and medicinal trees and shrubs probably already grow near where you live.

Planting medicinal trees and shrubs in your home landscape turns your yard into a holistic farm-macy! Here are ten wonderful medicinals to consider.

Did you know Mimosa had medicinal benefits? NO! Not the yummy drink Mimosa, although that would be good right now, I mean the TREE Mimosa(Albizia julibrissin). Nearby tree that I will get the flowe…

Kigelia africana, commonly known as the sausage tree, is a distinctive and imposing tree species belonging to the family Bignoniaceae. This magnificent tree is native to the sub-Saharan regions of Africa and is highly regarded for its unique appearance, as well as its various medicinal and cultural uses. Kigelia trees are known for their large size, often reaching heights of 15 to 25 meters (50 to 82 feet) or more. #NaturesPharmacy

Fifteen years ago, my husband and I stood under a massive, gnarled limb of an oak tree and said our vows to each other. Oak trees are considered sacred by many cultures, but we didn’t know that then. Nor did we know they were traditionally used for spiritual and civic gatherings (like weddings) to offer …

Planting medicinal trees and shrubs in your home landscape turns your yard into a holistic farm-macy! Here are ten wonderful medicinal to consider for your herbal medicine use!

Planting medicinal trees and shrubs in your home landscape turns your yard into a holistic farm-macy! Here are ten wonderful medicinal to consider for your herbal medicine use!

This blend is helpful for promoting relaxation throughout the day, as the herbs aren’t sedating and, instead, typically increase alertness. Tulsi, gotu kola, and milky oats are classic nerve tonics for assuaging anxiety, stress, and forgetfulness. Lemon verbena adds a splash of citrusy flavor and is a traditional remedy for imparting calm.

The Cedar tree has many practical and medicinal uses

How to find, gather, and use traditionally used medicinal trees with useable bark that can be harvested even in the middle of winter!