Residing in the Westbury, New York area, Valerie Varnuska enjoys many outdoor activities, such as walking and also gazing at the night sky. Valerie Varnuska also enjoys studying and spending time in nature. For millennia, trees have served as reliable herbal medicines and have played important roles in human lives. Different parts of trees, such as leaves, sap, bark, nuts, and berries, are used for certain medicinal purposes. The following are some herbal trees and their health/medicinal benefits. 1. Elder tree - in its entirety, all parts of this tree are useful. The berries are nutritious and can help fight the flu. 2. Silver birch - a special type of birch tree, the silver birch (Betula pendula) is known for its hardiness, elegance, and sweet fragrance (especially after rainfall). The leaves are traditionally used for treating gout and kidney stones, and the inner barks also cure fevers. 3. Pines - pines are good sources of vitamin C. All members of the pines are edible, although some taste better than others.