Thank you @Weedom1 for guiding me into a world I can only see from the outside. I know so little about trees and your posts are like being introduced to a neighbor who speaks a different language. I admit to being startled by some of the science ... "A noraporphine allkaloid called norstephalagine, found in the leaves, has shown relaxant activity on rat uterine smooth muscle."
For some reason, that just makes me wonder at the interconnected web of life ... why would a tree manufacture a substance that has an effect on a rat uterus ... and how did science come to explore the two? So awfully many questions.
We have a property full of tulip poplars!! So fascinating! Also got to meet Matthew Wood EARLY in my herbal journey at a Veterinary herbal retreat... didn't realize who he really was until after!!! I was too green at that point!
Grew up with a huge tulip tree in the front yard. Man those prickly things hurt to step on! Sibs & I ran around barefoot quite a bit but avoided the vicinity of the tulip tree.
Wow. I just discovered you beautiful substack off of Dr Malone's. Whee! So much fun to look forward to! I am currently experimenting with lobelia inflata, and I am surprised how little info there is, beyond the superficial. I took a fair dose, no nausea or vomiting. But several days later, profound runs lasting 4 days. I am cleaned out like never! And relaxed like I have not been since childhood. :-)
Love this tree! Thanks for sharing some of its medicinal aspects. I planted a massive one in our front yard to make up for one my father chopped down and burned when I was a kid.
Thank you @Weedom1 for guiding me into a world I can only see from the outside. I know so little about trees and your posts are like being introduced to a neighbor who speaks a different language. I admit to being startled by some of the science ... "A noraporphine allkaloid called norstephalagine, found in the leaves, has shown relaxant activity on rat uterine smooth muscle."
For some reason, that just makes me wonder at the interconnected web of life ... why would a tree manufacture a substance that has an effect on a rat uterus ... and how did science come to explore the two? So awfully many questions.
Great article! I have to take out two on my property this spring and I will try my hand at making baskets from the inner bark.
We have a property full of tulip poplars!! So fascinating! Also got to meet Matthew Wood EARLY in my herbal journey at a Veterinary herbal retreat... didn't realize who he really was until after!!! I was too green at that point!
I love these trees. Another very interesting fact is that they are both pioneer and climax species.
Magnolia family, of course! Very interesting to see traditional and research info together / thanks!
Grew up with a huge tulip tree in the front yard. Man those prickly things hurt to step on! Sibs & I ran around barefoot quite a bit but avoided the vicinity of the tulip tree.
Interesting tree, that's for sure!
What a treat! Why is it called a tulip poplar?
Wow. I just discovered you beautiful substack off of Dr Malone's. Whee! So much fun to look forward to! I am currently experimenting with lobelia inflata, and I am surprised how little info there is, beyond the superficial. I took a fair dose, no nausea or vomiting. But several days later, profound runs lasting 4 days. I am cleaned out like never! And relaxed like I have not been since childhood. :-)
Love this tree! Thanks for sharing some of its medicinal aspects. I planted a massive one in our front yard to make up for one my father chopped down and burned when I was a kid.