| Scientific: | Myrica cerifera |
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| Other: | Bayberry, Wax Myrtle |
| Family: | Myristicaceae |
Bayberry is primarily used for inflammatory and infectious conditions of the mucous membranes:
Gastrointestinal
• colitis producing mucous and colic
• inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• infectious diarrhea
Oral-esophageal
• acute and chronic infections (as a gargle)
• ulcerations of the mucous membranes
• gingivitis
• URTI
• strep throat
• apthous stomatitis
Vaginal
• leukorrhea with mucous and bleeding
• vaginitis
• vaginal infections
• sexually transmitted infections (STI )
• Astringent
• Antiinflammatory
• Antimicrobial
• Expectorant
• Sialogogue
• Tannins
• Terpenoids
• Gum
• Resin
• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 1-2 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 45% EtOH): 0.6-2 ml tid
• Decoction (Bark): 0.6-2.0g tid
Generally considered safe when used as indicated.
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