Description :
Bayberry likes moist, sandy soil near marshes and in pine barrens in the eastern United States as far north as Connecticut. Bayberry is an evergreen shrub whose waxy looking green leaves are long, thin ovals and have glands that produce an aromatic oil. The bark of the root is the medicinal part. Internally, Bayberry root bark was used in Colonial American Herbal Medicines to help control menstrual hemorrhaging and to support respiratory function.
History and Folklore:
Before being used medicinally, Bayberry was used in candle making due to the very fragrant aroma of the leaves and the waxy consistency of the berries. Bayberry was used a lot in early American herbal practice for the treatment of uterine hemorrhage from miscarriage or excessive menstruation.
Cultivation and Harvest:
Harvest the root bark in late fall. You can separate the root bark from the root by stripping it off after hitting the root with a hammer. Then, dry the root bark so it can be ground into a powder for use in teas and tinctures.
Precautions:
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Herbal Actions:
Antibacterial. Antipyretics, Astringent, Emenagogue, Bitter
Other Names:
Wax Myrtle, Southern Bayberry, Candleberry, Bayberry tree, Tallow shrub
Tincture Ingredients: Bayberry (Morella cerifera)
*These statements have not been verified by the FDA and is only referenced here as a fun fact and/or for historical commentary, is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product.
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