Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Bayberry:-
Name:-
Bayberry
Biological Name:-
Myrica cerifera,Myricaceae
Other Names:-
Bayberry, American bayberry, American vegetable tallow tree, bayberry wax tree, myrtle, was myrtle, tree candle, candle tree myrtle, tallow shrub, American plant waxes, vegetable tallow, waxberry
Parts Used:-
Root bark, leaves, flowers
Active compounds:-
- Triterpenes, including taraxerol, taraxerone and myricadiolbullet
- Flavonoids as myricitrinbullet
- Several tannins, phenols, resins and gums
History:-
The early American colonists found the bayberry tree growing in the East, but they used it to make scented candles instead of medicine. Initially bayberry was used medicinally only in the South, where the Choctaw Indians boiled the leaves and drank the decoction as a treatment for fever. Later, Louisiana colonists who drank bayberry plant and was in hot water for the most violent cases of dysentery.
During the early 19th century, was popularized by Samuel A. bayberry Thomson, a New England woman herbs. He recommended for the production of "heat" in the body. Thomson bayberry recommended for colds, flu and other infectious diseases in addition to diarrhea and fever.
Contemporary herbalists recommend the use of the herb for varicose veins externally and internally for diarrhea, dysentery, colds, flu, bleeding gums, and throat pain.
Jethro Kloss, in his book, "The Back To Eden" describes the use of bayberry says:
"Bayberry is excellent as an emetic after narcotic poisoning of any kind. It is good to follow the bayberry with an emetic, such as Lobelia. Bayberry is also valuable as those in the usual manner for all types of bleeding, or from the stomach, lungs, or excessive menstruation, and in combination with the pepper is an infallible means. Leukorrhea Very good. Is an excellent overall effect on the female organs, also has a great influence on the uterus during pregnancy, and makes a good shower . Excellent results will be obtained from its use in goitre. in diarrhea and dysentery, the tea used as an enema.
For gangrenous sores, boils, or carbuncles, wash and use as a poultice, or apply the powdered bayberry to the infection. The tea is an excellent wash for spongy and bleeding gums.
The tea taken internally is useful in jaundice, glandular disease, and canker sores in the mouth and throat. The proposed hot tea promotes perspiration, improves circulation and tones all the tissues. In combination with yarrow, catnip, sage or peppermint, is unsurpassed for colds.
The early American colonists found the bayberry tree growing in the East, but they used it to make scented candles instead of medicine. Initially bayberry was used medicinally only in the South, where the Choctaw Indians boiled the leaves and drank the decoction as a treatment for fever. Later, Louisiana colonists who drank bayberry plant and was in hot water for the most violent cases of dysentery.
During the early 19th century, was popularized by Samuel A. bayberry Thomson, a New England woman herbs. He recommended for the production of "heat" in the body. Thomson bayberry recommended for colds, flu and other infectious diseases in addition to diarrhea and fever.
Contemporary herbalists recommend the use of the herb for varicose veins externally and internally for diarrhea, dysentery, colds, flu, bleeding gums, and throat pain.
Jethro Kloss, in his book, "The Back To Eden" describes the use of bayberry says:
"Bayberry is excellent as an emetic after narcotic poisoning of any kind. It is good to follow the bayberry with an emetic, such as Lobelia. Bayberry is also valuable as those in the usual manner for all types of bleeding, or from the stomach, lungs, or excessive menstruation, and in combination with the pepper is an infallible means. Leukorrhea Very good. Is an excellent overall effect on the female organs, also has a great influence on the uterus during pregnancy, and makes a good shower . Excellent results will be obtained from its use in goitre. in diarrhea and dysentery, the tea used as an enema.
For gangrenous sores, boils, or carbuncles, wash and use as a poultice, or apply the powdered bayberry to the infection. The tea is an excellent wash for spongy and bleeding gums.
The tea taken internally is useful in jaundice, glandular disease, and canker sores in the mouth and throat. The proposed hot tea promotes perspiration, improves circulation and tones all the tissues. In combination with yarrow, catnip, sage or peppermint, is unsurpassed for colds.
Remedies for:-
If the circulatory stimulant, Bayberry plays a role in many circumstances when they are approached in a holistic manner. By specific action was a valuable astringent in diarrhea and dysentery. It is shown in mucous colitis. To help sore throat gargle and as a douche it helps in fluorine. It can be used in the treatment of colds. Diarrhea. Bayberry root bark contains an antibiotic chemical (myricitrin), which can fight a wide range of bacteria and protozoa. Myricitrin's antibiotic action supports the traditional use against diarrhea and dysentery bayberry.
Bayberry contains astringent tannins, which add to its value in the treatment of diarrhea.
Fever. The antibiotic myricitrin also helps lower fever, thus lending credence to use among the bayberry Choctaw Indians.
Intriguing possibility: Myricitrin promotes the flow of bile and would be of value in the liver and gallbladder ailments, but no research proves this.
If the circulatory stimulant, Bayberry plays a role in many circumstances when they are approached in a holistic manner. By specific action was a valuable astringent in diarrhea and dysentery. It is shown in mucous colitis. To help sore throat gargle and as a douche it helps in fluorine. It can be used in the treatment of colds. Diarrhea. Bayberry root bark contains an antibiotic chemical (myricitrin), which can fight a wide range of bacteria and protozoa. Myricitrin's antibiotic action supports the traditional use against diarrhea and dysentery bayberry.
Bayberry contains astringent tannins, which add to its value in the treatment of diarrhea.
Fever. The antibiotic myricitrin also helps lower fever, thus lending credence to use among the bayberry Choctaw Indians.
Intriguing possibility: Myricitrin promotes the flow of bile and would be of value in the liver and gallbladder ailments, but no research proves this.
Description:-
Bayberry is native in the U.S., but widely cultivated in Europe and the British Isles. In the southeast U.S., it matures into an evergreen tree that reaches approximately 35 meter. Further north, the smaller plant. Around the Great Lakes, adult plants rarely grow higher than 3 meter.Bayberry has grayish bark, waxy branches, and dense, narrow, finely toothed leaves dotted with resin glands, which produce a fragrant aroma when crushed. Yellow flowers appear in spring and produce fruit nutlike thick covered with wax.
Bayberry is native in the U.S., but widely cultivated in Europe and the British Isles. In the southeast U.S., it matures into an evergreen tree that reaches approximately 35 meter. Further north, the smaller plant. Around the Great Lakes, adult plants rarely grow higher than 3 meter.Bayberry has grayish bark, waxy branches, and dense, narrow, finely toothed leaves dotted with resin glands, which produce a fragrant aroma when crushed. Yellow flowers appear in spring and produce fruit nutlike thick covered with wax.
Dosage:-
For a decoction, boil I teaspoon of powdered root bark in a pint of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Add a little milk and drink cool, to 2 cups per day. You will find the taste bitter and astringent. A tincture would fall easily.
In a tincture, take 1 / 2 teaspoon twice a day.
Bayberry should not be given to children younger than 2. For older children and people older than 65 years, starting with a low strength preparation and increase strength if necessary.
Combinations: As a digestive astringent can be used with Comfrey Root and Agrimony. For colds and fever combined with diaphoretics as Pleurisy Root.
For a decoction, boil I teaspoon of powdered root bark in a pint of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Add a little milk and drink cool, to 2 cups per day. You will find the taste bitter and astringent. A tincture would fall easily.
In a tincture, take 1 / 2 teaspoon twice a day.
Bayberry should not be given to children younger than 2. For older children and people older than 65 years, starting with a low strength preparation and increase strength if necessary.
Combinations: As a digestive astringent can be used with Comfrey Root and Agrimony. For colds and fever combined with diaphoretics as Pleurisy Root.
Safety:-
The high tannin content of bayberry is the spice of questionable value to anyone with a history of cancer. In several studies, tannins show both pro-and anti-cancer action. Their cancer-promoting measures has more publicity, especially from a study published in the journal of the National Cancer Institute, showing that tannins produce malignant tumors in laboratory animals. However, tannins also been shown that an anti-cancer activity against several animal tumors.
Those with a history of cancer, especially stomach or intestinal cancer, should exercise caution and not use this herb. Do not take more than recommended. Add milk to reduce the risk.
The high tannin content of bayberry is the spice of questionable value to anyone with a history of cancer. In several studies, tannins show both pro-and anti-cancer action. Their cancer-promoting measures has more publicity, especially from a study published in the journal of the National Cancer Institute, showing that tannins produce malignant tumors in laboratory animals. However, tannins also been shown that an anti-cancer activity against several animal tumors.
Those with a history of cancer, especially stomach or intestinal cancer, should exercise caution and not use this herb. Do not take more than recommended. Add milk to reduce the risk.
- Other side effects
In large doses may, bayberry bark root cause stomach distress, nausea and vomiting. People with chronic gastro-intestinal disorders such as colitis should be used with caution. Bayberry is changing the way the body uses sodium and potassium. Those who must watch their sodium / potassium balance, such as people with kidney disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure should consult their physician before use.
For otherwise healthy non-pregnant, non-nursing adults who need not pay special attention to their sodium / potassium balance, have no gastro-intestinal conditions, and have no history of stomach or intestinal cancer, bayberry root bark may caution be used in amounts typically recommended.
Bayberry used in medicinal amounts only in consultation with your doctor. as bayberry causes minor inconveniences, such as nausea and vomiting, stop using and your doctor.
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