Winter Look: Balsam poplar leaf bud harvesting!
Channel: Wisewood Apothecary
Date: 2018-02-11

Hi! I'm Cheyenne, a Certified Practical Herbalist in snowy Canada :D Here I am on my herbal journey, harvesting Balsam poplar (Populus balsamifera) leaf buds! I'll be turning them into a wonderful substance known as Balm of Gilead. 

Remember! 
+ Always try and find fallen or pruned branches first. Asking a local arborist or even a neighbour to use their pruned branches is a huge time saver. Do not harvest from a live tree.
+ Always get permission from the landowner and the plant before harvesting. 
+ Only take what you need

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