Condition
Treatment Support
antiinflammatory, urinary antiseptic
Application
tincture
Poplar
(Populus spp.)
Also know as Balm of Gilead
Botanical Information
Fast-growing trees from the Poplar family preferring wet places, with lance-ovate leaves and sticky, resinous bud coverings.
Working with Poplar
Part(s) Used
Buds
Herb Forms
Tincture, bulk herb.
Poplar buds warm the respiratory system, promote circulation and healing, and can lower inflammation because of the salicin derivative they contain. Poplar bud preparations are used for bronchitis, coughs, and lung congestion. They are effective as a gargle for laryngitis and sore throat. In addition to salicin derivatives, the buds contain antispasmodic sesquiterpenes.
Poplar has a taste of BITTER, ACRID and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Poplar
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
expectorant
Application
tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
tincture, diluted as a gargle
Condition
Treatment Support
expectorant
Application
tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
tincture, diluted as a gargle
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