Liquidambar formosana

Liquidambar formosana
Family:Liquidambar formosana; Anodyne; Antiphlogistic; Antirheumatic; Astringent; Balsamic; Cancer; Haemostatic; Odontalgic; Skin.
Common name:Formosan gum
The leaves are used in the treatment of cancerous growths. The stem is anodyne antiphlogistic astringent balsamic and haemostatic. The resin from the stems is mixed with Rhamnus crenata fruits and used as a suppository for constipation. The stem bark is used in the treatment of fluxes and skin diseases. The fruits are antirheumatic diuretic and galactogogue. They are used in the treatment of arthritis lumbago oedema oliguria decreased milk production and skin diseases. The root is used in the treatment of cancerous growths. The resin from the stems is used to treat bleeding boils carbuncles toothache and tuberculosis.

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