Just curious other than conventional use of trees, firewood/lumber/fruit, what have you used/made from trees. I just had my curiosity piqued while watching a show about a salve made with cottonwood buds that is supposed to help with pain and arthritis. I would be willing to give this a try as Mama Bear is basically crippled by arthritis. Have you made this or any other non-conventional natural remedies, cures, foods, or anything from trees?