Bayberry
— Materia Medica
Snapshot
Bayberry (Myrica cerifera) — reference monograph in your Materia Medica.
Overview
Astringent bark used in classic American formulations.
Constituents & energetics
Tannins, resins. Taste: strongly astringent; warming.
Parts used
Bark.
Preparations
Tincture (small amounts).
Decoction within formulas.
Notes
Use modestly due to strong astringency.
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Identification & Harvest
Preparations
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References
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