Majestic Cottonwood trees grow where it's wet and fertile, like river sides and marshes. They have sticky, resin filled and fragrant buds, which contain healing oils you can make into a wonderful massage oil, great for aches and skin dryness. I make my own oil every couple of years and use it in my acupuncture practice. People love the smell so much that they will often ask for a little to take home with them! Here's some photos of our river trail walk on St. Paddy's Day, collecting the buds and then infusing them in good olive oil, sitting the jar on a sunny windowsill for several months. I just made a small batch to show you but this won't be ready to use till September. Here's what it looks like when it's all done. Rich, fragrant and full of nature's healing light. Try this yourself for a satisfying little project.
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