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Alnus glutinosa |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alnus_incana
July: Cone-like fruits continue to ripen.
Safe, but fruits are not eaten. Black alder is traditionally used in folk medicine for inflammation and skin disease treatment.. Alder wood is valued for durability and used in carpentry.. Cones and bark are harvested by hand..
Tree up to 25 m tall with dark bark and large glossy leaves.. Grows along riverbanks and wet forests in Europe and Asia..
Collection of cones (seeds) in autumn. Use of leaves and bark for medicinal purposes.
Cones are collected after full ripening and drying.. Leaves are harvested during the growing season..
Dry cones in a ventilated place.. Dry leaves in the shade to preserve properties.. Used medicinally, not in cooking.
Alder bark decoction (Infusion)
Used to treat inflammations and skin diseases
Used to treat inflammations and skin diseases
1. Pour 2 tbsp of crushed bark with 500 ml boiling water.
2. Infuse for 30 minutes.
3. Strain and drink 100 ml 3 times a day.
2. Infuse for 30 minutes.
3. Strain and drink 100 ml 3 times a day.
Alder leaf infusion (Infusion)
Used for colds and cough
Used for colds and cough
1. Pour 1 tbsp dried leaves with 300 ml hot water.
2. Infuse for 15 minutes.
3. Strain and drink warm.
2. Infuse for 15 minutes.
3. Strain and drink warm.
Tea with alder cones (Brewing)
Has a tonic effect
Has a tonic effect
1. Pour 1 tbsp crushed cones with 400 ml boiling water.
2. Infuse for 20 minutes.
3. Strain and drink as desired.
2. Infuse for 20 minutes.
3. Strain and drink as desired.
Ointment with alder bark extract (Ointment preparation)
For external use on wounds and inflammations
For external use on wounds and inflammations
1. Prepare bark decoction as per first recipe.
2. Mix with petroleum jelly in 1:2 ratio.
3. Apply to affected skin areas.
2. Mix with petroleum jelly in 1:2 ratio.
3. Apply to affected skin areas.