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Paper Birch

In this episode of The Herbalist’s Journal, Celine explores the luminous Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)—a tree central to the lifeways, medicine, and craftsmanship of northern Indigenous cultures. From canoes and bark containers to healing teas, fire-starting, and symbolism of renewal, discover how this bright-barked pioneer has shaped survival, story, and the northern forest itself.

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