Salix alaxensis
Salix alaxensis
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Salix alaxensis, cunoscută sub numele de ulei de Alaska, este un arborele decidu sau o buște mică nativă din regiunile nordice a Americii și Asiei. Găsit în habitaturi care variază de la Alaska până în Siberia, acest plant se adaptează bine în condiții umide și pluvioase cu sucuri de teren legere (sândal), medii sau grele (argila). Preferă luminătatea plină și crește până la 10 metri în înălțime. Consemnate pentru părți consumabile, inclusiv pieptul intern, frunze, nectar și tulețuri, uleiul de Alaska este o resursă importantă în zona sa nativală. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ capacitatea sa de a crește în medii adverse, fapt care îl face un component important al ecologiilor nordice.
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What is Salix alaxensis?
Salix alaxensis, cunoscută sub numele de ulei de Alaska, este un arborele decidu sau o buște mică nativă din regiunile nordice a Americii și Asiei.
What is Salix alaxensis used for?
Traditionally used for digestion, immune support. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of Salix alaxensis
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IIBeneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources- Salix alaxensis is traditionally used in Native American medicine to aid digestion. A tea made from the leaves may help soothe digestive discomfort.
The salicylates and flavonoids present in willow species can have a mild anti-inflammatory effect on the gastrointestinal tract, potentially aiding digestion.
- Willow species, including Salix alaxensis, have been traditionally used in Native American medicine to support immune health. A decoction of the inner bark may help bolster the body's natural defenses.
Salicylates found in willows are known for their anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which can indirectly support immune function by reducing inflammation.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Salix alaxensis se dezvolte bine în luminătate plină și preferă condiții umide sau pluvioase cu sucuri de teren legere (sândal), medii sau grele (argila). Este durabil în zonele 3-7 și poate crește până la 10 metri în înălțime. Pentru propagare, se pot folosi pieptul intern, frunze, nectar sau tulețuri. Această specie este nativă din regiuni precum Alaska, Alberta, Insulele Aleutiene, Columbia Britanică, Buryatiya, Kamchatka, Magadan, Manitoba, Territoriile Nordice Occidentale, Nunavut, Québec și Yakutskiya.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
3-7
Mature size
10.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Salix alaxensis for the first time
7steps
Start with planting Salix alaxensis in a moist, well-draining soil and full sun for the best beginner experience.
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What you'll need
A young Salix alaxensis sapling or seeds, a trowel, and water.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring when the ground is workable or late summer for better root establishment.
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Soil and container prep
Ensure soil is moist, well-draining, and rich in organic matter. For containers, use a mix of light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) soils.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young saplings or sow seeds directly into the ground at a depth of about 1 cm. Space plants 3-5 meters apart.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for any signs of stress and adjust watering accordingly.
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Ongoing care
Provide full sun exposure, regular watering, especially during dry spells, and occasional pruning to maintain shape.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune in late winter before new growth starts. Remove dead or weak branches for better plant health.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Inner barkLeavesNectarShoots
Edible uses: The inner bark and leaves of Salix alaxensis are edible. The shoots can also be consumed. Typically, the inner bark is prepared by peeling it from young branches and eating it raw or drying it for later use. Leaves can be eaten fresh in salads or cooked as a potherb. Nectar from the flowers may be used to make a sweetener or added to beverages.
Other uses:Dynamic accumulator
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across3 continents· 30 native
Europe10 regions
native (10)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaCyprusFranceGermanyGreeceRussia
Americas1 region
native (1)United States
Africa1 region
native (1)Algeria
Broader regions
native:Alberta, Aleutian Is., British Columbia, Buryatiya, Kamchatka, Magadan, Manitoba, Northwest Territorie, Nunavut, Québec, Yakutskiya, Yukon, Altay, Baltic States, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is.
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