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Bayberry

Bayberry Latin Name

Myrica cerifera

Bayberry Historical Use

It was once used as a popular drug in American a substance used in managing discofort for its astringent, and tonic properties. Physicians used to prescribe a hot tea made from bayberry at the first sign of the cold, cough or flu in nineteenth century. This root bark was official from 1916-1936 in The National Formulary, as a decoction for diarrhea, dysentery, dropsy, uterine hemorrhage and as a gargle for sore throats. Poultices were used for external sores and An eroded sore in the inner lining of digestive tracks.

A bayberry is a familiar shrub found along the shores of New England. This plant is valued primarily for the wax from berries. Harder and more brittle than beeswax, the wax is not only used for candles but is one of the main ingredients in the hair tonic called Bay Rum. Both bayberry wax and dried bayberry bark are used medicinally. The bark is said to act as an astringent, drying and tightening the skin tissues. It also induces perspiration.

Bayberry Remedy For

Primary functions -- digestive Subjective feelings such as diarrhea, dysentery, dropsy uterine hemorrhage, food poisoning, chronic gastritis and dysentery (it is often combined ginger for Favorable Effects to digestive problems)
Gargling with a bayberry mouthwash will soothe sore throats and gums
Local application of a hot bayberry compress can be applied over varicose veins to strengthen blood vessels; it may also be Enhanceful in treating hemorrhoids. Apply externally for skin problems.
Although there’s no proof of the effectiveness, Bayberry is sometimes taken for cough and bronchitis. Homeopathic a substance used in managing discofort prescribes it for liver conditions and Disturbance in sleep.

Contraindications

during severe soreness (empirical)148 of an acute nature for mucosa such as in the gastrointestinal tract due to its local stimulant properties (empirical)5

Bayberry Dosage

Bayberry bark is available as a powder or liquid or in an extract:

Capsules - 1 capsule up to three times daily
Extract - ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon as needed
Mouth wash - as needed
Hot compress – Pour bayberry tea on a towel and use as needed

Bayberry Active constituents

Contains antibiotic chemical myricitrin, which my fight a wide range of bacteria. Its antibiotic properties make bayberry useful in the Favorable Effects of diarrhea and in reducing fever.

Bayberry Precautions

Take normal precautions, which means avoid excessive use. No harmful effects are known.