Bayberry Root Bark
Botanical Name: Myrica cerifera Bayberry trees grow near swamps and marshes, in sandy soil, or pine barrens. It is widely cultivated in the Eastern U.S. and the British Isles. The original use of bayberry was in treating "cankers," at one time understood to be accumulations of cold at various sites in the body. Tannins make bayberry bark astringent, sealing over sites of inflammation and infection in the mouth, gums, and throat, and stimulant, inducing productive coughs that release phlegm. An alcoholic tincture of the bark may reduce sensitivity of the prostate to testosterone and research is ongoing. A tea gargle is said to help a sore throat, as well as helping to stop bleeding gums.
$3.65
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