Abies balsamea

Abies balsamea
Family:Abies balsamea; Analgesic; Antiscorbutic; Antiseptic; Diuretic; Poultice; Stimulant; Tonic; VD
Common name:Balsam fir
The resin obtained from the balsam fir (see 'Uses notes' below) has been used throughout the world and is a very effective antiseptic and healing agent. It is used as a healing and analgesic protective covering for burns bruises wounds and sores. It is also used to treat sore nipples and is said to be one of the best curatives for a sore throat. The buds resin and/or sap are used in folk remedies for treating cancers corns and warts. The resin is also antiscorbutic diaphoretic diuretic stimulant and tonic. It is used internally in propriety mixtures to treat coughs and diarrhoea though taken in excess it is purgative. A warm liquid of the gummy sap was drunk as a treatment for gonorrhoea. A tea made from the leaves is antiscorbutic. It is used in the treatment of coughs colds and fevers. The leaves and young shoots are best harvested in the spring and dried for later use. This plant was widely used medicinally by various North American Indian tribes. The resin was used as an antiseptic healing agent applied externally to wounds sores bites etc. it was used as an inhalant to treat headaches and was also taken internally to treat colds sore throats and various other complaints.

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