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Bayberry

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Wax myrtle
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Myrica cerifera

Description: Bayberry is a small tree native to North America. It is from myricaceae family. Its root bark is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Diarrhea RatingRating

    Bayberry is an astringent; contains tannin; alleviates diarrhea. Take bayberry root bark daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Dysentery RatingRating

    Bayberry is an astringent; contains tannin; alleviates diarrhea. Take bayberry root bark daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anticatarrhal RatingRatingRating

    Bayberry is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take bayberry root bark daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRating

    Bayberry is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take bayberry root bark daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hemostatic RatingRatingRating

    Bayberry is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take bayberry root bark daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRating

    Bayberry is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take bayberry root bark daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRating

    Bayberry has antibiotic like properties. Take bayberry root bark daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Emetic RatingRating

    Bayberry is an emetic; induces vomiting. Take bayberry root bark daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Febrifuge RatingRating

    Bayberry is a febrifuge; reduces fever. Take bayberry root bark daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

  • Blepharitis RatingRating

    Bayberry alleviates symptoms. Use bayberry containing eye drops daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Vaginitis RatingRating

    Bayberry is an astringent; reduces secretions. Apply bayberry containing vaginal douche daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Astringent RatingRating

    Bayberry is an astringent; reduces secretions. Apply bayberry containing vaginal douche daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take bayberry root bark daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

Do not use bayberry if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Bayberry contains tannin; tannin action on cancer is unclear; it is better not to use it if you have cancer. Other safety, overdose and side effects are unknown.

Available Forms

Bayberry root bark is available in tincture, powder and bulk form.

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