Maple trees can be truly majestic and highly decorative trees.
Maple leaves are edible. Supposedly quite delicious deep fried in coconut oil?
The syrup from maple trees contains about 24 different antioxidants that help fight inflammation and free radicals in the body.
Prebiotic properties of maple sap could combat chronic inflammation, liver disease, and metabolic syndrome by supporting the growth of healthy bacteria and restoring gut flora balance.
Historically Maple bark has been used as a liver strengthening tonic, and as a nerve tonic. They’ve also been used to treat rheumatism, pain, bruises. Native Americans used red maple bark as an analgesic wash for inflamed eyes and cataracts, and as a remedy for hives and muscle aches. Tea brewed from the inner bark has been used for treating coughs and diarrhoea.
Maple is another truly surprising herb that most people don’t know is an herb.