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Populus Balsamifera & spp. Balm of Gilead (Therapeutic Action and Uses…
Populus Balsamifera & spp.
Balm of Gilead
Synonyms
Balsam Poplar
Cottonwood
Poplar
Tacamahac
History
Name comes from bible, moses found poplar buds in the gilead mountains - used as pain reliever and for wound healing
Preparation and Parts Used
Bud and Bark
Solvents: Oil and Alcohol
Therapeutic Action and Uses
Cathartic (simple)
Greatly laxative and powerfully peristaltic
If there are gripping pains - add ginger
Tonic
Lower bowel
Regenerating and healing intestines
Stimulant
Lower bowel, chronic constipation
Diuertic
Antiscorbutic
Prevents scurvy and cleanses blood
Stomachic
Emollient
Soothing to cuts, burns, rashes, pimples
Demulcent
Used for irritation of mucous membranes in mouth
Used in cough preparations - soothing
Nervine
Expectorant for bronchitis - soothing
Skin disease - ointment or oil