Ahrens, S. Willits, and D.E. The bark of the young trees is white and smooth, and later becomes grey and deeply furrowed with age as the tree towers high above other trees around it. Demand for black cottonwood lumber is occasionally good. Alder bark contains salicin, the same anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing compound in willow bark. trichocarpa is a large cottonwood tree of the western United States. use the most often. A closely related species (Populus balsamifera) is used to make a North American version of balm of gilead, a fragrant oil with medicinal benefits. Buds are sticky with resin and are fragrant. long; female catkins are 3 to 8 in. Okay, grab your cup of tea and lets dive in. Cytospora canker (C. chrysosperma) is common in natural forests and may be a threat to regeneration from cuttings. It is one of the largest of some 40 species of Populus and is the tallest, fastest-growing hardwood in the western United States. Preparation of cottonwoods buds or bark with oil, or alcohol can make anatural medicinal product with similar properties to aspirin. Decay fungi are common; two species are noted for significant damage in British Columbia, Spongipellis delectans and Pholiota destruens. I do love to visit that trail all times of the year because every time were there, we see many different signs of life, like kingfishers, river ducks, deer, coyotes, ravens, signs of otters, and very importantly, signs of beavers. Despite these apparent shortcomings, cottonwoods show some potential as framing materials because their strength properties are comparable to those of currently used softwood species of similar densities. Structure and pattern of variation in a 3-year field test. Recent Advances Regarding the Phytochemical and Therapeutic Uses of Populus Nigra L. Buds.Plants9, no. Rub the oil on sore muscles and strains. In our region, Black Cottonwood is very common. Raptors such as osprey frequently nest in cottonwood. Stand Management Diameter growth of black cottonwood is very responsive to increased growing space. In bending applications, almost 70 percent of the pieces failed. One year I found a recently felled tree that hadnt been moved to the water. Not only is this tree a native plant but it offers impressive nutritional and medicinal benefits as well. Trichocarpa means with hairy fruits, referring toits fluffy seeds. Make an excellent, old-fashioned bitters by steeping an ounce of the ROGERS, D.L., STETTLER, R.F., and P.E. Since then Ive included cottonwood oil or Gum is astringent, demulcent and tonic. Fine teeth and small hairs line the edges of the alternately arranged, deciduous leaves. In springtime, when were craving green leaves, linden leaves are delicious; as are nettles and cattail shoots. Please add info@forestmedicine.net as a contact in your email client to ensure that this email doesnt land in your spam/junk mail box. Many people recognize this tree from the cottony substance thatfalls from the trees in earlysummer. medicine. The table below 2 provides a dry-kiln schedule appropriate for the indicated thicknesses. I dont subscribe to the forever-young fascination and dont want to perpetuate it. Rahimi, Ali Reza, Maryam Emad, and Gholam Reza Rezaian. you dive deeper into the world of medicinal plants and seasonal living. The same family as Willow and Aspen. For example, a 2022 study showed that Populus nigra had a lot of promising benefits against a breast cancer cell line including showing antiangiogenic potential and immunomodulatory effects.8. Complete site preparation and continued control of competing vegetation is essential for good performance in plantations. Cruising and Harvesting Diameter at breast height and total height can be used with tables or equations to estimate total tree volumes in cubic feet and sawlog volume. Most of the remaining volume is evenly distributed between the other regions in Washington and the Northwest subregion of Oregon. Medicinal: A salve or oil made from the buds is good for healing all kinds of skin irritations (eczema, rashes, burns, insect bites, dry chapped skin, sunburn, diaper rash, athletes foot, etc. ). She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and has taught thousands of students through her online courses. You want them to be thick with resin but still tightly closed and firm. learned two things from this experience. I rather enjoy finding descriptive comparisons such as yours to describe the taste of certain plants. A. Seeds may be dispersed by wind or water. Pacific Northwest Bulletin PNW 356. Place the jar on a plate and keep it on the counter in a warm space so you can easily keep an eye on it.4. STRAUSS, and P.R. Mechanized harvesting is quite suitable for typical plantations on agricultural lands (fiber farms). Rabbits and hares eat the bark. Cottonwoods paintability rating falls in the middle range when compared to other hardwoods. constituents that can directly relieve pain, and also, modulate balsamifera. Herbalist Michael Moore wrote a lot about cottonwood Of the people responding, all of them use the buds, Cottonwood branches are a bit brittle and easily lost in wind storms. Black cottonwood catkins. Cytospora canker (C. chrysosperma) is common in natural forests and may be a threat to regeneration from cuttings. Geographic Range Black cottonwood grows from Kodiak Island in Alaska (lat 62N) to northern Baja California (lat 31N), and eastward to the Rocky Mountains in Idaho, Montana, and Canada. The Black cottonwood trees are situated near Fernie and were discovered in 2003. Lee, Keum Young, Stuart E Strand, and Sharon L Doty. This is one of those plantsthat a lot of people are aware of but many people simply view as a weed tree. 3 (July 7, 2020): 268890. They inhabit riparian areas, especially along streams. then, in his typical tongue-in-cheek way, he added, Though no fault of Also found sporadically in our region is theQuaking Aspen, (Populus tremuloides). "Smoke From Leaves of Populus Euphratica Olivier Vs. Grey bark becomes deeply furrowed with age. Unlike all the other alarmist and sales-oriented messages that flood in, yours brings positive energy and truly useful information that I can and do apply right away. Cottonwood Tree Facts Native Americans used cottonwood trees for dugout canoes and even transformed its bark into a medicinal tea. DeBELL, D.S. cottonwood in it because its so universally helpful, but theres also He wrote in his book, Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West, Remove buds to make a fresh tincture, or place the bud-covered twigs in bags to dry for making oils or dry bud tinctures. Sixty percent of the total volume (456 MMCF) of black cottonwood is found in the Puget Sound subregion. One good identification feature for cottonwood trees is their size, but that doesnt help someone who is trying to harvest cottonwood buds or leaves. Its resistance to cupping and checking associated with outdoor exposure and weathering is very poor. Cottonwood pollen is another major allergen. Hibbs. Be sure to use whatever you do harvest, fully. Natural rooting habits are not well known; planted cuttings develop deep, spreading roots. Cottonwood trees are known to grow very large, in fact they are one of the largest deciduous trees in North America, one tree in Pennsylvanian was recorded to beover 100 tall. Perhaps we are unable to share ourselves as we are, and we choose to isolate ourselves. just a pretty smell. First dap a bit of sap over the bite, then place a small leaf like huckleberry over it to make a little green band aid. Cotton leaves are used in many commercial tea products, so you can just buy it. Stand near it and feel the depth and strength of its roots. Cottonwoods mature as early as 60 years and live at least 200 years. In this study, researchers first showed the phenolic content of the Populus nigra plant, identifying the major antioxidant components. causes significant problems with clones from dry areas that are planted in western Washington. Best results in planing were obtained with a hook angle of 15. Heres why: if you are harvesting ideal buds, they are going to be resinous and sticky. Admittedly, I wanted to record this outside with the cottonwood trees hugging the banks of the Methow River, but the snow and the bright sun made recording pretty tricky, definitely beyond our basic camera skills. The bud oil combines well with hairy arnica and/or Saint Johns wort oil to reduce joint swelling and to ease the pain and inflammation of carpal tunnel syndrome. Black cottonwood. Seed Black cottonwood seeds are minute, and are tufted with cottony hairs. Blueberry and hazelnut paste sandwiched between layers of young green cottonwood leaves? (108 in. They taste terrible. The Native medicinal uses parallel European uses of black poplar (Populus nigra), and are very likely based on the anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties of tannins, resins, essential oils, . The wood was used to make friction fire sets. This means that they can share resources through their networks with something like an eleagnus (endo) on one side, and a hazelnut (ecto) on the other. Ranging from the Kenai Pennisula south into the higher elevations of California, the black cottonwood. Resinous buds expel mucus from the lungs, soothe sore muscles, and speed the healing of cuts, scrapes, and burns. We arent the only ones to gather cottonwood resin medicine. All members of this family share similar medicinal action, though each species has its own unique twist. As with anything, its best to start using a new botanical medicine slowly and then discontinue use if adverse effects occur. The nail-holding strength of the wood is low. Photo by Susan McDougal. Squeeze well to extract the oil from the buds.6. I have eaten cottonwood leaves and they do not taste good, I agree with you there. With this episode youll also receive FREE access to a downloadable recipe card you can refer to again and again for how to make cottonwood bud oil of your own. Remembering our essential bond with the living Earth as we unwind from the philosophical underpinnings of Western techno-industrial culture which have lead us to our current slate of planetary crises. Suitability and Productivity of Sites There are no guides for estimating site productivity for black cottonwood in Oregon and Washington. The wood is moderately susceptible to sap stains and very susceptible to molds. Id love to hear about it in the comments. The eastern cottonwood tree (Populous deltoides) is a native North American tree that is common in eastern and central United States as well as southern Canada. https://doi.org/10.5650/jos.ess21220. resins to protect the tender new leaves and flowers that will soon be You forgot to mention that natives chewed on cotton-tree bark, in order to get vitamin C. I really like pfaf, but I wish that they would include plants mycorrhizal associations in the database. Place the cottonwood buds in a pint jar.2. I love cultivating a community of kindhearted, plant-loving folks. Havent tried diffusing but want to do anyone that has info on this in oil being diffused if there are any known health benefits using this method anyway I think it was used more externally & if I had a guess the bitter taste might be it I heard ppl could eat dandelions as a salad .one of the most bitter things Ive ever tasted. The buds are swellingspring is on its way! This is why I recommend keeping a plate underneath the jar.5. This is how the tree got its common name of cottonwood. While fall is often seen as mushroom hunting prime time, winter is a less appealing time to, When you see evergreen trees is your first thought to consume them? Here is the black cottonwood monograph from Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 120 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness. Guild Facebook Group, asking which part of the cottonwood tree people Use by wildlife: Streamside Black Cottonwoods create favorable fish habitat by providing stream bank stability, increasing nutrient availability by the shedding of leaves and twigs, and creating a shaded microclimate. The catkins then grow into green fruits that grow in drupes. Influence of nitrogen on growth and productivity of short-rotation Populus trichocarpa X Populus deltoides hybrids. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 23:1863-1869. Each week, I send out my best herbal tips recipes and insights. Brayshaw. Usually to the liver and/or kidneys, sometimes other organs as well. old-fashioned bitters recipe. . and pains such as sore or strained muscles, rheumatic pains and pains An infusion of the bark was used for sore throats. One last identification feature is to follow the cotton in early summer. how herbs heal as medicine, as food and through nature connection. Take the tincture in hot water to clear the lungs of hard stuck mucus that causes rattling unproductive coughs, to stimulate circulation to promote sweating and bring blood and warmth to the surface of the skin and extremities, and to help resolve nonviral lung infections. Cottonwood buds and bark contain salicin which is a compound that likely breaks down into salicylic acid(asprin). College of ForestryOregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331-5704 Phone: 541-737-2004owic@oregonstate.edu. Oregon Producers and Users of Black Cottonwood, High yield hybrid poplar plantations in the Pacific Northwest, Forest Engineering, Resources & Management. Frost cracks are common on larger trees. The wood is subject to fuzzing and scratching when sanded, which contributes to problems in finishing. Black cottonwood also has been planted as . But a few may be lethal if consumed in sufficient quantitiesand, The days grow shorter, and the weather chillier. Cottonwood trees feature male and female parts on separate trees (female trees are the ones that produce the cottony substance that gives the tree its name). After many years of intensive work with plants in various contexts to untangle my lifelong reactions to the sexual abuse I experienced as a child, I now have the capacity and welcome opportunities to directly experience feelings such as these. This is often accomplished with repeated mechanical cultivation and applications of herbicide. ways that herbalists commonly work with cottonwood buds. Pulpwood can be grown in 10 to 15 years and sawlogs in 20 to 25 years. who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid ingesting salicylate Thats really interesting stuff. Difference! Cottonwoods love to grow on river banks or other water drainages. acid, such as cottonwood and willow. Identify, Harvest, and Use 120 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness. My point is, if you forage for wild edibles, and something tastes bad, DONT EAT IT. Timber Inventory The largest inventory of black cottonwood is in Washington, where it is third in total volume after red alder and bigleaf maple (Appendix 1, Table 1). At the time, it was only six years old. Int J Phytoremediation 14, no. The harvest time will come as early as January in the South or as late as March in the far North. Male and female flowers (catkins) are borne on separate trees beginning in early March (or as late as mid-June in the north). Large trees that have toppled into streams provide structure for aquatic habitat. III. It cannot grow in the shade. Numerous plants have been the subject of recent research in the pharmacological, cosmetic, and agro-alimentary domains due to their chemical composition and multiple therapeutic capabilities.. Cottonwood is generally regarded as safe, but there are a few Special Considerations. BOWERSOX, T.W., L.R. who are allergic to aspirin should avoid plants or trees with salicylic Appendix 1, Table 3 provides information on clear strength values, as well as comparative values for similar species. The older bark is quite wrinkled and of varying shades of grey. Deciduous male catkins are 0.8 to 1.2 in. Those who received the smoke treatment had better cure rates (66.7% vs. 46.4%) and a dramatically reduced recurrence rate (4.2% vs. 32.2%).5. After a month, the bitters have matured and Black Cottonwood is also a favorite nesting or perching tree for many bird species (Bald Eagle, owls, ospreys, hawks, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, etc.). Seed may remain viable for up to 1 year when dried and stored at cold temperatures. Thomas Berrys final book is even more relevant today than when it was published at the turn of the century. Cuttings are planted in spring to a depth of 12 to 16 in., with at least one leaf bud aboveground. Our native poplar is black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa), though there are many other species in the Populus genus that are planted in parks and neighborhood green patches. It asks me to stop resisting and go into the process so that the transformation can occur. For thousands of years, cottonwood has been used as medicine and to make a variety of tools. Many over-the-counter medication also used cotton leaves in their products in case you prefer it that way. Surface roughness and torn grain result from planing and shaping; bore holes in cottonwood show considerable roughness and variation in size. Cottonwood trees are also known to be brittle and I personally have seen a number of them break in moderate winds. "Phenolic Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Poplar Bud (Populus Nigra) Extract: Individual Antioxidant Contribution of Phenolics and Transcriptional Effect on Skin Aging." Other names: Black Cottonwood, Balm of Gilead, Populus trichocarpa Identifying Cottonwood: This massive tree grows 150-200 feet tall and can often be spotted towering above alder groves. My husband prefers cottonwood branches for making friction fires. ALL are TOXIC. Their pleasant odor brings a smile to your face. Cottonwood leaves are triangular with course teeth along the margins. While some of these studies confirm traditional uses of cottonwood such as being antimicrobial, they also have shown innovative ways to work with cottonwood for soil remediation to get rid of warts and to decrease aging of the skin. Branchwood cuttings from trees as old as 30 years have also done well. International journal of dermatology 47, no. Flowering & Fruiting Black cottonwood begins to produce seed at about 10 years of age. This is a tree that is very abundant in my area and I have eaten small portions of cottonwood leaves before, but they tend to be very bitter. Herbaceous associates include western swordfern, ladyfern, horsetail, stinging nettle, hedge nettle, false Solomon's-seal, Canada violet buttercup, bittercress, angelica, enchanters-nightshade, golden-saxifrage, and bedstraw. and rheumatism. Heartwood MC averages 162 percent, sapwood MC averages 146 percent. Black cottonwoods. Copyright 2010-2022 www.HerbalRemediesAdvice.org by Rosalee de la FortAffiliate Disclaimer, 06:02 - Common ways herbalists use cottonwood today, 09:12 - Interesting scientific studies about cottonwood, 18:28 - Safety when working with cottonwood, 19:09 - Cottonwood bud oil recipe (Balm of Gilead oil), Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book, Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine, check out my recent interview with herbalist, mead maker, and beekeeper Benjamin Pixie, Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal. It is believed that because the surrounding valley protects the cottonwoods from high winds, they have also been protected from damage and from weakening rapidly with age. Save the twigs for tea after youve removed the dried buds to make an oil or tincture. (You might not use the entire 2 cups.)3. Cottonwood bud Pour in enough oil to fi ll the jar and submerge the herbs completely. The other group had their warts treated with cryotherapy (freezing). It is still used in some modern natural health ointments. Conservation: Black cottonwood is a very fast-growing and potentially large tree, easy to establish, and useful for shade and ornament. STETTLER. a box of old salves when I found the very first cottonwood salve Id Another cool feature of this trail is the interpretive signs that were created just a few years ago. dried cottonwood bark, one-fourth licorice root, and a teaspoon of inflammation. Cottonwood regeneration is common after logging on more upland sites in northern Washington. The fruits are hairy, rounded, 3-part capsules that split to release numerous cottony seeds that float through the air. Sign up now to be a part of creating new stories of collective and individual flourishing. They used the gum of the burls on cuts and wounds. If you enjoyed this video on cottonwood benefits and you value trusted herbal information, then I hope youll stick around! How to work with cottonwood bud oil medicinally, How I discovered that cottonwood is an amazing preservative, The super-cool way researchers studied Poplar trees as a potential treatment for warts and the intriguing results, What you need to know to ethically harvest cottonwood, Please click here to download your recipe card. In the Landscape: Black Cottonwood is not a good choice for most gardens. In the past couple of years, several different species of Populus have had some interesting in vitro tests in regards to lung cancer.9,10,11 Its worth mentioning that we cant assume that in vitro studies will have the same effects in living humans, but this initial type of study may pave the way for more research in this area, possibly even human clinical trials. During spring and summer, the light green leaves of the tall trees often indicate a source of water in the deserts the Great Basin or Modoc Plateau. A leaf rust (Melampsora sp.) Kathleen, Your email address will not be published. These species include Pacific, river, northwest, and Scouler willows. With gratitude welcome the beginning of the yearly harvest cycle. It prefers moist soil. Listen to the wisdom of your body when it says dont eat this. We know when something is medicinally beneficial; theres no need to *force* a medicinal plant into a the role of a food-plant. The resin, harvested from the buds in spring, has been used by many North . Sure, someone in the room may be thinking of its potent antimicrobial properties or the way it can magically relieve muscle pain. The bud salve or butter reduces swelling, prevents infection, and promotes rapid skin cell regeneration. I honestly cant imagine my life without this powerful tree and cottonwood bud oil (also called Balm of Gilead oil), which I use in practically all of my herbal salves, creams, and body butters. While I mostly use cottonwood topically, cottonwood is also great as Importantly, Cottonwoods have a long tradition of medicinal use. Common shrubs include red osier dogwood, vine maple, hazel, salmonberry, elderberry, thimbleberry, honeysuckle, spirea, and snowberry. Volume 2, Hardwoods. Part B, Resources5, no. Conservation: Black cottonwood is a very fast-growing and potentially large tree, easy to establish, and useful for shade and ornament. Thecottony seeds areoftenseen drifting in asummer breeze, giving the tree its common name of Cottonwood. And if you love getting quality herbal information you can trust, then I would love to welcome you to my weekly newsletter. If you have two cups to 4 cups of buds, use a wide mouth quart jar. High yield hybrid poplar plantations in the Pacific Northwest. Cottonwoods commonly occur in mixed stands as scattered, emergent trees, with crowns far above associated species. The resin will get all over your hands, which will then get all over your steering wheel, your bike handlebars, your clothes, or whatever else you touch. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here. "[Aeropollinologic and Allergologic Studies for the Clarification of "poplar Tree Hay Fever"]." Research Contribution 8. Economic uses of the black cottonwood include course lumber and the manufacture of wood products such as paper. No one mentioned dose which I think is very important! Deer and elk use it more for cover than for forage. Cottonwoods have a high tendency to warp during drying because of tension wood and wet pockets. STETTLER, D.P. Leaves are hypotensive and hypoglycemic. SACHSSE, H. 1975. Mention cottonwood benefits to a room of herbalists and I bet youll find more than a few people swooning. He recommended a tincture of the buds as an excellent There are many scientific studies on various species of cottonwood. The next time youre with a cottonwood tree, breathe deep and appreciate all the beauty that this tree has to offer. Populus balsamifera subsp. It typically maintains a dominant position in the canopy via superior growth rates. Those alkaloids are the chemicals that usually provide the body-altering effects we make use of for our medical needsbut those effects come at the cost of being just below toxicity. Mailstop Code: 1103
Once we are clear on these issues we can move forward with our historical destiny, to create a mutually enhancing mode of human dwelling on the planet Earth.. Ince, Ali, Levent Kart, Ramazan Demir, and M Sabri Ozyurt. Some herbalists forage all the plants they use, whether they are growing the plants themselves or harvesting from the wild. It is used for timber, and is notable as a model organism in plant biology . Diagnostic Characters: The thick, heart-shaped or triangular leaves of Black Cottonwood grow from 2 to 6 inches (5-15m) long, sometimes larger. Open-grown trees develop deep crowns with large branches, often on single, massive stems. This heavy cottonwood scent I love my newsletters, but you dont have to take my word for it. also strongly antimicrobial. an amazing preservative. Use within 2 years. Balsamifera means balsam (aromatic resin)-bearing. Seed generally ripens in late May and June in the Northwest, and it is rapidly disseminated by wind and water. 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