Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera
Family:Liriodendron tulipifera; Anthelmintic; Aphrodisiac; Cardiac; Diuretic; Nervine; Poultice; Tonic.
Common name:Tulip tree
The intensely acrid bitter inner bark especially of the roots is used domestically as a diuretic tonic and stimulant. The raw green bark is also chewed as an aphrodisiac. The bark contains 'tulipiferine' which is said to exert powerful effects on the heart and nervous system. A tea is used in the treatment of indigestion dysentery rheumatism coughs fevers etc. Externally the tea is used as a wash and a poultice on wounds and boils. The root bark and the seeds have both been used to expel worms from the body.

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