Medicinal use of American Green Alder: 

 

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You are bidding on about 25 GREEN ALDER SEEDS - Alnus viridis subsp. crispa  .

It is commonly known as Sitka Alder, Mountain Alder, and also Wavyleaf Alder. 

One of the most versatile, shade-tolerant, and widespread alder species in North America, green alder inhabits a variety of habitats from sea-level to over 6,000 feet (2,000 m) elevation.

It is a large shrub or small tree 3–12 metres (10–39+1⁄2 ft) tall with smooth grey bark even in old age. 

The wood is used to smoke fish and provide fuel. Deer and moose seek cover in its dense thickets, while many bird species feed on the catkins and seeds. The species is valuable for reclaiming lands following a fire, since it is fire-resistant, sprouts easily, and disperses readily by seed.

aA cold hardy tree growing on subarctic river gravels, particularly in northern Siberia, Alaska and Canada, occupying areas similarly disrupted by ice floes during spring river ice breakup; in this habitat it commonly occurs mixed with shrubby willows.

Zone: 2 to 6

Height: 15.00 to 25.00 feet

Spread: 15.00 to 25.00 feet

Bloom Time: March

Bloom Description: Purplish-brown (male) and green (female)

It is native to Europe and the Caucasus.

Medicinal use of : 

The bark is astringent, emetic, haemostatic, stomachic and tonic. The bark was burnt as an inhalant in the treatment of rheumatism. The ashes were also used as a tooth cleaner. A decoction of the inner bark has been used as a carminative to reduce gas in the stomach and as a febrifuge. A decoction of the plant has been used in a steam treatment to bring about menstruation - it has been used as an abortifacient. A poultice of the leaves has been used to treat infected wounds or sores. The poultice was left in place over the wound until the leaves stuck to it and was then pulled off, removing the "poison" with it. An infusion of the plant tops was given to children with poor appetites.

Edible parts of : 

Catkins - raw or cooked. A bitter taste.

Other uses : 

An orange-red to brown dye can be obtained from the bark.

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