Tsuga mertensiana

Tsuga mertensiana
Family:Tsuga mertensiana; Astringent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Poultice.
Common name:Mountain hemlock
The bark is astringent diaphoretic and diuretic. A tea made from the inner bark or twigs is helpful in the treatment of influenza colds 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. The powdered bark can be put into shoes for tender or sweaty feet or for foot odour. A poultice of the chewed leaves has been used to treat burns. The warm gum obtained from the trunks has been used as a dressing on cuts.

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