Aspen
Aspen
Aspen (/ˈæspən/) is a common name for certain tree species; some, but not all, are classified by botanists in the section Populus, of the Populus genus.
Etymology
The word "aspen" comes from the Old English æspe or æsp, which shares common ancestry with a number of European terms for the tree.
Description
Aspen trees are all native to cold regions with cool summers, in the north of the Northern Hemisphere, extending south at high-altitude areas such as mountains or high plains. They are medium-sized deciduous trees, commonly 20 to 80 feet in height.
Medical Usage
The bark of the aspen tree has been used in traditional medicine for its analgesic properties. It contains salicylates, which are compounds related to aspirin. The bark can be made into a tea and used as a remedy for fever, coughs, and pain relief.
Related Terms
- Deciduous: Trees or shrubs that shed their leaves annually.
- Salicylates: A type of compound that is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
- Analgesic: A drug used to relieve pain.
- Traditional medicine: Systems of medicine developed before the era of modern medicine, based on cultural beliefs and practices handed down from generation to generation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aspen
- Wikipedia's article - Aspen
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