Myrica gale

Myrica gale
Family:Myrica gale; Abortifacient; Aromatic; Astringent; Emmenagogue; Stomachic.
Common name:Bog myrtle
The leaves are abortifacient aromatic astringent emmenagogue and stomachic. The leaves are normally used as a tea but they do contain a poisonous aromatic oil so some caution is advised in their use.

Herbal Database

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