Lindera benzoin

Lindera benzoin
Family:Lindera benzoin; Aromatic; Astringent; Diaphoretic; Febrifuge; Stimulant; Tonic.
Common name:Spice bush
Spice bush has a wide range of uses as a household remedy especially in the treatment of colds dysentery and intestinal parasites. It warrants scientific investigation. The bark is aromatic astringent diaphoretic febrifuge stimulant and tonic. It is pleasant to chew. It is used in the treatment of coughs and colds. The bark can be harvested at any time of the year and is used fresh or dried. The fruits are carminative. The oil from the fruits has been used in the treatment of bruises and rheumatism. A tea made from the twigs was a household remedy for colds fevers worms and colic. A steam bath of the twigs is used to cause perspiration in order to ease aches and pains in the body. The young shoots are harvested during the spring and can be used fresh or dried. The bark is diaphoretic and vermifuge. It was once widely used as a treatment for typhoid fevers and other forms of fevers.

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