Western Herbalism
Balm of Gilead
Populus balsamifera
Also known as Balsam poplar.
Resinous buds primarily used externally homeopathic provings document internal irritant effects Cree traditional use for type 2 diabetes symptoms contains salicylate compounds similar to aspirin
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Sores
- Dyspepsia
- Wounds
- Eruptions
- Frostbite
- Respiratory catarrh
- Asthma
- Aphonia
- Hoarseness
- Sunburn
- Cough
- Dysmenorrhea
- Bronchitis
- Sore throat
- Superficial skin injuries
- External hemorrhoids
- Inflammation
- Pain
- Respiratory congestion
- Digestive complaints
- Respiratory complaints
- Bacterial infection
- Infection
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| semi-solid preparations | semi-solid preparations (ointments, salves) equivalent to 20-30% bud |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Resinous buds primarily used externally homeopathic provings document internal irritant effects Cree traditional use for type 2 diabetes symptoms contains salicylate compounds similar to aspirin
Properties and Uses. The buds of these two trees are of almost identical properties, and usually appear together in market under the one common name of balm-of-gilead buds. They should be gathered in the spring, before they begin to expand; and are valued for their resinous varnish, which is sometimes collected and put upon the market as identical with The buds are of the terebinthinate balsamic character, stimulating to the mucous membranes and kidneys, slightly influencing the circulation, and acting chiefly on the respiratory passages.
Description. Natural Order, Salicaceae. This is a tall and handsome tree, found in the New England and Northern States, and Canada, mostly on the borders of swamps and streams. Generic characters as in P. tremuloides.
indications. Balm of Gilead is traditionally indicated for: Sores, Dyspepsia, Wounds, Eruptions, Frostbite, Respiratory catarrh, Asthma, Aphonia, Hoarseness, Sunburn, Cough, Dysmenorrhea, Bronchitis, Sore throat, Superficial skin injuries, and 8 further conditions.
Drawn from Cook's Physio-Medical Dispensatory, and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
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