Rowan Bark

The Rowan tree has a long, sacred history.
Since ancient times people have been planting a Rowan beside their home as in Celtic mythology it’s known as the Tree of Life and symbolizes courage, wisdom and protection.

Another legend tells us how the Rowan tree bent over a fast-flowing river and rescued Thor from being swept away into the Underworld.

The wood is strong and resilient, and has, since ancient times, been used to make protective crosses tied with red thread. The Rowan tree’s timber has also been used for carving rune staves, walking sticks, and was especially treasured for its divining properties.

The bark is used much like Witch Hazel for its Astringent Properties. .a decoction (tea) of the bark is given for diarrhea and used as a vaginal injection in leucorrhoea, etc. It also was used to treat Fevers and as an anti-malarial

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