There is magic in them there Trees. Cottonwood, or Poplar is a common tree with a lovely gift to offer us: the buds of Cottonwood contain a sweetly scented, heady resin, which lends itself easily to crafted oil infusions. Use the resulting oil to relax muscles, soothe achy joints and connect to the energy of the earth and sky, through the trees…Here are Tips & Tricks for ethical harvesting and crafting your own Cottonwood bud oil.