Tsuga caroliniana

Tsuga caroliniana
Family:Tsuga caroliniana; Antipruritic; Astringent; Birthing aid; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Kidney.
Common name:Carolina hemlock
The bark is astringent diaphoretic and diuretic. A tea made from the inner bark or twigs is helpful in the treatment of kidney or bladder problems and also makes a good enema for treating diarrhoea. It can also be used as a gargle or mouthwash for mouth and throat problems or externally to wash sores and ulcers. A poultice of the bark has been used to treat itchy armpits. The powdered bark can be put into shoes for tender or sweaty feet or for foot odour. An infusion of the stem tips has been used to treat kidney problems. A decoction of the roots has been used as a birthing aid to help expel the afterbirth. The roots have been chewed in order to treat diarrhoea.

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