Abies alba

Abies alba
Family:Abies alba; Antibiotic; Antirheumatic; Antiseptic; Astringent; Balsamic; Diuretic; Expectorant; Vasoconstrictor; Vulnerary.
Common name:Silver fir
The buds are antibiotic antiseptic and balsamic. The bark is antiseptic and astringent. It can be harvested as required throughout the year. The leaves are expectorant and a bronchial sedative. They are best harvested in the spring and can be dried for later use. The resin is antiseptic balsamic diuretic eupeptic expectorant vasoconstrictor and vulnerary. Both the leaves and the resin are common ingredients in remedies for colds and coughs either taken internally or used as an inhalant. The leaves and/or the resin are used in folk medicine to treat bronchitis cystitis leucorrhoea ulcers and flatulent colic. The resin is also used externally in bath extracts rubbing oils etc for treating rheumatic pains and neuralgia. Oil of Turpentine which is obtained from the trunk of the tree is occasionally used instead of the leaves or the resin. The oil is also rubefacient and can be applied externally in the treatment of neuralgia.

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