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Alnus viridis ?Alternative name:
Green alder
Mountain alder

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alnus_alnobetula
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alnus_maximowiczii

July: Fruits begin to ripen, active vegetative growth continues.

Safe for humans, causes no harm upon contact. Green alder is traditionally used in folk medicine of mountainous regions.. Harvesting is done respectfully, preserving population sustainability.. Wood is valued for its lightness and strength..
A low-growing deciduous shrub or small tree with green bark.. Found in mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North America..
Harvesting young leaves and bark in spring and summer for medicinal use. Collecting mature cones in late summer.
Leaves are collected before flowering, bark from young branches.. Cones are harvested during dry weather for better preservation..
Leaves and bark are dried in the shade to preserve beneficial properties.. Cones are dried in a ventilated area.. Used for smoking and cooking, non-toxic.
Green alder bark decoction (Boiling and infusion)
Helps with colds and inflammations
1. Pour 2 tbsp crushed bark with 500 ml boiling water.
2. Boil for 10 minutes on low heat.
3. Infuse for 30 minutes and strain.
4. Take 100 ml 3 times a day.
Green alder leaf infusion (Infusion)
Improves circulation and reduces inflammation
1. Pour 1 tbsp dried leaves with 300 ml hot water.
2. Infuse for 20 minutes.
3. Strain and drink warm.
Tea from green alder cones (Brewing)
Tonic and strengthening effect
1. Pour 1 tbsp crushed cones with 400 ml boiling water.
2. Infuse for 15-20 minutes.
3. Strain and drink as desired.
Ointment with green alder bark extract (Ointment preparation)
For wounds and skin inflammations
1. Prepare bark decoction as per first recipe.
2. Mix with natural fat or petroleum jelly in 1:2 ratio.
3. Apply to affected skin areas twice daily.