Balm of Gilead

Herbal Constituents and Medicinal Uses | Contraindications

Common Name:	Balm of Gilead
Genus / Species:	Populus candicans
Part Used:	Bud, resin
Energetics:	Bitter, cold
Meridians:	Liver, lung, stomach
Active Constituents	Flavonoids Phenolic glycosides, including salicin Fatty acids
Medicinal Use:	Antibacterial Expectorant Antiseptic Anti-irritant Vulnary
Dose:	Internally as cough syrup in base of vegetable glycerine. Internally as infusion. Externally as ointment. Syrup - 0.5 (½) tablespoon 3 or 4 times daily. Ointment use liberally. D.H. Tincture. 1-2mls, 3 times daily. Inf usion. Pour 1 cup boiling water onto 2 teaspoons of bud and infuse for 10-15 minutes. 1 cup, 3 times daily (more if required).

Contraindications

1) Do not use this herb where there are allergies to aspirin, due to this herb's salicylates. S

2) This herb may reduce milk in nursing mothers.

3) The fresh herb may cause contact dermatitis. S

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