Pinus monophylla

Pinus monophylla
Family:Pinus monophylla; Antiseptic; Contraceptive; Diuretic; Laxative; Plaster; Poultice; Salve; Skin; Vermifuge.
Common name:Single leaf pi?on
Single leaf pi?on was employed medicinally by several native North American Indian tribes who valued it especially for its antiseptic and vulnerary properties and also for its beneficial effect on the respiratory system. It is little if at all used in modern herbalism. The turpentine obtained from the resin of all pine trees is antiseptic diuretic rubefacient and vermifuge. It is a valuable remedy in the treatment of kidney and bladder complaints and is used both internally and externally to treat rheumatic affections. It is also used in treating diseases of the mucous membranes respiratory complaints VD TB coughs colds and influenza. A decoction is used to rid the body of tapeworms and other internal parasites. Externally it is used in the form of liniment plasters and inhalers. A poultice of the melted gum has been applied to cuts and sores. The heated pitch has been applied to the face as a depilatory. The pitch has also been used as a face cream to prevent sunburn. The heated pitch has been used as a poultice to treat sciatic pains and muscular soreness. The cooked pitch has been used by women to stop menstruation and thereby become infertile. It has also been given to adolescent girls to help them keep youthful and live a long life. The gum is used as a plaster on sores and cuts.

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