In the Name of the herb - En el Nombre de la Yerba

This is a compendium of "Herbal Power 2008" that was published in "El Arado" in a several series of posts. Click in the name of the Herb and you will have more information about the plant and its supposedly curative powers.

Este es un compendio de "Poder Herbal 2008" que fuera publicado "El Arado" en un serie de artículos. Sólo tienes que hacer un Clic sobre el nombre de la hierba para obtener más información al respecto de sus supuestos poderes curativos.

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Herbal Power Series 3: Bayberry Native North American Healing Plant

• Bayberry • Myrica cerifera Bayberry wax tree, wax myrtle, candle berry, tallow shrub
Illustration from Classic Texts - Thomsonian plant woodcuts from "A GUIDE TO HEALTH (1848)" by Benjamin Colby.
Scientific classification From Wikipedia	Photo: Copyright © 2007 User:BotBln - Botanist from Germany Released under GFDL 1.2
Kingdom • Plantae
Division • Magnoliophyta
Class • Magnoliopsida
Order • Fagales
Family • Myricaceae
Genus • Myrica
Species • Myrica cerifera - This plant is native from North America
Healing Powers ♦ Astringent ♦ Diaphoretic ♦ Emetic (in large doses) ♦ Stimulant ♦ Tonic ♦
“Phytotechniques” - Parts of the Plant Utilized Bark of Roots ♣ and ♣ Wax from Berries
Traditionally or Folkloric Healing Applications • Canker sores • Diarrhea • Goiter • Hemorrhages (stomach, lungs, uterus, bowels) • Jaundice narcotic poisoning (emetic) [Contac doctor immediately] •
External Use Leucorrhea (douche) ◘ Sore throat (Gargle), Boils (poultice)
Photo on June 8, 2007 by 用心阁 CC by SA Generic Version 2.0