“Backyard Medicine,” by Julie Bruton-Seal and Matthew Seal, is a book full of natural healing solutions for everyday ailments. Birch has a multitude of historical uses but is less familiar for its ...

Imagine that the treatment for some cancers was growing in our forests. Or powerful drugs for herpes, HIV or liver disease. How about a natural source of biodegradable plastic, skin conditioner or ...

Birch water, also known as birch sap, comes from the Birch tree. When mixed with water, it becomes a health tonic that many people believe has health benefits. It’s high in antioxidants, but consuming ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. River birch has been called "the most beautiful of American trees" by Prince ...