Cercis canadensis

Cercis canadensis
Family:Cercis canadensis; Astringent; Cancer; Febrifuge; Pectoral.
Common name:Redbud
A tea made from the inner bark is highly astringent. Used in the treatment of fevers diarrhoea and dysentery it is also a folk remedy for leukaemia. A cold infusion of the roots and inner bark have been used to treat various chest complaints including whooping cough and congestion.

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