Western Herbalism
European Larch
Larix decidua
Primarily used externally or as inhalation internal use traditional but dosages not standardized in sources Oleoresin requires standardization for pharmaceutical useFrontiers in Plant Science approves turpentine for specific uses
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Haemorrhages
- Purulent wounds
- Chronic bronchitis
- Furuncles
- Respiratory catarrh
- Blood pressure problems
- Respiratory tract infections
- Difficult-healing wounds
- Rheumatic discomfort
- Psoriasis
- Ulcers
- Cough
- Cystitis
- Colds
- Mouth and pharynx inflammation
- Acute respiratory tract inflammation
- Neuralgia
- Chronic eczema
- Fever
- Tendency to infections
- Bleeding
- Bronchitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fluid retention
- Hemorrhage
- Infection
- Inflammation
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
Safety
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| External: Liquid and semi-solid preparations 10-20% |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Primarily used externally or as inhalation internal use traditional but dosages not standardized in sources Oleoresin requires standardization for pharmaceutical useFrontiers in Plant Science approves turpentine for specific uses
primary-actions. European Larch acts primarily as: Expectorant, Antiseptic, Astringent, Vulnerary. Secondary actions include Diuretic, Stimulant, Hemostatic, Rubefacient, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial.
indications. European Larch is traditionally indicated for: Haemorrhages, Purulent wounds, Chronic bronchitis, Furuncles, Respiratory catarrh, Blood pressure problems, Respiratory tract infections, Difficult-healing wounds, Rheumatic discomfort, Psoriasis, Ulcers, Cough, Cystitis, Colds, Mouth and pharynx inflammation, and 27 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for European Larch: External: Liquid and semi-solid preparations 10-20%; Ointments; Gels; Emulsions; Oils; Inhalations Larch Turpentine
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