BALM OF GILEAD BUDS-Herbal Remedy for Rheumatism
 Botanical Name-Populus candicans
Family Name- Salicadea
Other Name-Poplar buds, Balsam Poplar, Balm of Gilead, Mecca balsa
Uses
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Arthritis
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Eczema
- Swelling
- Wound
- Bruises
- Stomach
- Kidney
How to use in different diseases
- Rheumatism pain- Balm oil is useful in rheumatism pain.. It is also useful for swelling. It should be applicable to affected area
- An oinrment is useful for inflammations, joints pain, swelling, insect bites , eczema ,gout , cut ,aches and other skin conditions
- Gelied bud syrup is also useful for cough, cold , asthma and other respiraory conditions. The syrup is taken 10 to 15ml twice a day
- The whole plant is to treat female debility
- The tonic is applied to stomach pain and piles conditions
Parts used
Leaf buds
Dose
Infusion-:15ml
Tincture -externally use
Syrup- 10 to 15ml
Preparations
Ointment, oil, syrup,tonic |
