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| White Poplar: Populus tremuloides |
| Part used: The bark. |
| Action: Anti-inflammatory, astringent, antiseptic, anodyne, cholagogue, bitter tonic. |
| Indications: White poplar is an excellent remedy to use in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism where there is much pain and swelling. In this area, its use is quite similar to willow. It is most effective when used as part of a broad therapeutic approach and not by itself. It is very helpful during a flare-up of rheumatoid arthritis. As a cholagogue it can be used to stimulate digestion, especially stomach and liver function where there is loss of appetite. In feverish colds and in infections such as cystitis it may be considered. As an astringent it can be used in the treatment of diarrhea. |
| Preparations & dosage: Decoction: Put 1 to 2 tsp. of the dried bark in a cup of water, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and drink 3 times a day. To stimulate appetite, drink 30 minutes before meals. Tincture: Take 1/2 tsp. 3 times a day. |
| Wild Cherry Bark: Prunus serotina |
| Part used: Dried bark. |
| Actions: Antitussive, expectorant, astringent, nervine, antispasmodic. |
| Indications: While this herb is not a directly relaxing remedy, it may be used for easing stress or tension induced by coughing or asthma. Due to its powerful sedative action on the cough reflex, wild cherry bark finds its main use in the treatment of irritating coughs and thus has a role in the treatment of bronchitis and whooping cough. It can be used with other herbs in the control of asthma. It must be remembered, however, that the inhibition of a cough does not equate with the healing of a chest infection, which will still need to be treated. It may also be used as a bitter |
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