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Tag Alder
 Red Alder is found in the evergreen and redwood forests from Northern California to Alaska. Like most barks, it's a classic herbal aid for soothing gastrointestinal distress and for promoting healthy digestion.Red Oak bark proved quite useful to several Native American groups. For example, the Ojibwa utilized the bark for bronchial health, while the Seneca used it as an astringent. In modern herbalism, astringents are generally recognized to help tighten andtone tissue. COMMON NAMES: Alnus rubra, American Tag Alder, Common Alder, Red Alder, Tag Alder.
Common use: Promotes healthy digestion; calms upset stomach; soothes gastrointestinal distress; herbal astringent.
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