Abies lasiocarpa

Abies lasiocarpa
Family:Abies lasiocarpa; Antihalitosis; Antiseptic; Emetic; Foot care; Laxative; Poultice; TB; Tonic.
Common name:Subalpine fir
The gummy exudate that appears on the bark was soaked in water until soft and then applied to wounds. An infusion of the resin has been used as an emetic to cleanse the insides. The resin has also been chewed to treat bad breath. A decoction of the bark is used as a tonic and in the treatment of colds and flu. A poultice of the leaves has been used to treat chest colds and fevers. An infusion has been taken to treat the coughing up of blood which can be the first sign of TB and as a laxative.

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