Arthur Haines staghorn sumac

Arthur Haines shows a method of collecting herbal medicine during the winter season.

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• staghorn sumac
• winter medicine
• antimicrobial

[ShelleyFrankling]

Thanks Arthur for this incredible information. Do you know if the staghorn sumac grows in the canadian rockies?

[arthurdhaines]

@ShelleyFrankling Dear Shelly, There are some species of Rhus (sumac) that grow in the western North American states and provinces. One of these is Rhus glabra (smooth sumac), which is a species with documented antimicrobial activity and a rich tradition of folk use. It will be usually found at lower elevations, in the valleys and on the drier lower slopes and plains. Thanks for viewing and best wishes.

[DopeDivinity]

Thanks for this. Do the Buds have any medicinal action?

[ShelleyFrankling]

@arthurdhaines Thanks so much, Arthur. I'll look for this plant this weekend when I am in the lower elevations here. I've found alot of the plants you have discussed (those w/ Daniel Vitalis as well) and am grateful to be able to work with (and possibly ally with) these incredible gifts from the earth and traditions from indigenous/previous cultures. Look forward to more videos from you. Blessings.