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Herb name: Beech, Fagus sylvatica Family: Fagaceae Useful plant parts: Wooden material. Description: Beech is a deciduous tree species which is known for its grey or greyish green colored bark and for its somewhat fragile and elyptical leaves which can be from 5 to 15 centimeters long, and 4 to 10 centimeters wide. The fruits are small and sharply three–angled, usually from 10 to 15 milimeters long. These fruits are edible, but are often bitter because of the high content of tannins.
Collecting period and locations: The main source of useful properties is the tar which can be obtained by dry distillation of beech wood. The wood can be collected in various periods throughout the year. As for the locations, beeches are very common trees which can often be found in deciduous forests. However, it does not prefer humid areas, so it can mostly be found at a bit higher altitudes. Medicinal properties and applications: The tar made by the process of dry distilling beech wood can be used to make various types of grease which can be used to treat various skin diseases, and rheumatic problems as well. It can also help treat gout.
Active compounds: The tar made from beeches contains guaiacol and various cresols. Recipe: Since the process of dry distillation is more complicated than other procedures mentioned in the descriptions of certain plant species, we will not go into details related to the mentioned process. However, one can buy products based on beech tar, which can than be applied to the skin, where eventual problems exist.
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