Alnus serrulata

Alnus serrulata
Family:Alnus serrulata; Astringent; Diuretic; Emetic; Ophthalmic; Purgative.
Common name:Smooth alder
A tea made from the bark is analgesic astringent blood purifier diuretic emetic and purgative. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea the pain of childbirth coughs toothache and sore mouths. Externally it is used as an eye wash and a wash for hives poison ivy rash piles swellings and sprains. A decoction of the cones is astringent.

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