Abies fraseri

Abies fraseri
Family:Abies fraseri; Analgesic; Antiscorbutic; Antiseptic; Diuretic; Poultice; Stimulant; Tonic; VD.
Common name:She balsam
The following uses are for the closely related A. balsamea. Since this species also has blisters of resin in the bark the uses quite probably also apply here. The resin obtained from this tree 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 resin is also antiscorbutic 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.

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