UNHIDE Agroforestry - A Knowledge Exchange Latvia- Sweden 2023-25 - Report - Page 43
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Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) tree tapped for sap.
resources.
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A report by Latvian GrassLIFE shows that 71% of
Latvians use medicinal plants such as mint, linden flowers, and chamomile daily. In traditional
sauna rituals, deciduous shrubs such as birch,
linden, and black currant are used. Fermented
maple and birch sap also have a long tradition,
and Latvian folk songs refer to the magical and
medicinal powers of birch
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“Nuts and berries from agroforestry systems in
temperate regions can form the foundation for
a healthier human diet and improved outcomes
from diet-related diseases.” (2023)
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Crocus sativus.
