Comments on: 5 Medicinal Uses for Your Christmas Tree

By: Mikell Worley

Mikell Worley — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:12:18 +0000

What an interesting and practical article! Thank you! I had no idea that yew was poisonous. I thought it was the first Christmas tree, looked it up – it was – but see that yews are no longer used as Christmas trees. Thankfully!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:20:18 +0000

Thank You! 🎄

By: Kami McBride

Kami McBride — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:01:44 +0000

In reply to Aline. All herbs are best harvested when the plant (tree, in this case) is at its peak. You can dry the herbs after harvest for longer storage. That said, you can give the recipes a try, especially #3-5, any time.

By: Aline

Aline — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:59:26 +0000

Thank you so much for this article! I knew “evergreens” had medicinal uses but have never seen such plant-specific uses. Gives me confidence to try some (actually most) of them. Do the needles have to be fresh off a living tree or can I wait ’til the end of the Christmas holidays and harvest the needles (or whatever) then?

By: Lesli

Lesli — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 06:18:24 +0000

Love all these ideas!
Our neighbor has a mature Cedar tree which overhangs our garden. I’ve never thought of simmering some of its leaves as aromatherapy and to make the house smell great. Thank you for this idea—I’ll try it tomorrow!

By: Kami McBride

Kami McBride — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:49:20 +0000

In reply to Jamie. Enjoy!

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:14:09 +0000

Thanks for sharing this important information as I am trying to fight a respiratory infection. I will go outback and pick me some evergreens to help me relieve the congestion. I am excited. Happy New Year and may God rain down His Blessings upon you and family.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 16:41:46 +0000

Thank you for sharing which species are safe and which to avoid! I have never used any conifer medicinally because I haven’t been sure which are edible. These are helpful and versatile recipes.

By: Catriona V

Catriona V — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 19:59:18 +0000

Mmmm…I like the idea of making Bath tea! I made a tasty elixir with Balsam fir, pine with honey and Brandy. Also an oxymel with Doug and Balsam fir along with cinnamon and orange peel. I love salves and creams with Balsam and pine needles and pine resin melted in. Delicious and refreshing scent! Yum!

By: Vicki

Vicki — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 03:05:43 +0000

This is brilliant, Kami!

By: Marnie E

Marnie E — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 17:49:25 +0000

These are wonderful ideas and recipes. I have used pine and cedar pieces or bows with backyard/camping fires which add a beautiful aroma. With cedar I add it to a smudge mix of sage, cedar and lavender. The cedar offers it’s energetic virtues of cleansing and balancing.

By: Beckie Buchik

Beckie Buchik — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:28:30 +0000

Just want you to know how much I appreciate what you share and how you teach. Your passion is splendidly infectious to me. You make herbal medicine easy, fun and effective. Thank you and Happy New Year to you and yours.