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[fawnlilybotanica]

We harvested these resinous cottonwood buds from a tree which had fallen down in a storm, they are perfectly open-gooey (as you can see from my resin-coated fingertips if you scroll left) and ready for medicine making! 🌿💛 Collecting the buds from fallen branches or trees is the most ethical and sustainable method because you’re not taking them from living trees (which can result in damage and poor growth if overharvested or harvested incorrectly). These balsam buds are such an incredible medicine and they have a rich, resinous, vanilla-y, sweet aroma which is absolutely amazing! These buds are now infusing in organic olive oil for a future salve or liniment! 🍃✨ P.S. @learningherbs has an awesome free ebook all about cottonwood buds! Written by @rosaleedelaforet and @emily.y.han , it contains information on harvesting your own, diy recipes, and the medicinal benefits and uses of cottonwood! https://learningherbs.com/remedies-recipes/cottonwood/ #wildharvest #ethicalwildcrafting #wildcrafting #ethicalharvest #wildmedicine #foraging #foragingformedicine #sustainableharvest #sustainableforaging #ethicalforaging #sustainablewildcrafting #wildcraftingwithcare #cottonwood #cottonwoodbuds #balsambuds #balmofgilead #medicinemaking #herbalmedicine #naturalmedicine #medicinefromplants #oilinfusion #plantbasedmedicine #herbaloil #herbalinfusion #herbalism #plantbased #fawnlilybotanica https://www.instagram.com/p/CNkh3bKn_Ju/?igshid=40ubmj76rndd