THE GRENADIER fruit has a thick skin
and seeds covered with pulp.
the pomegranate was also searched
for its anthelmintic properties. In the first century
av. AD, the Greek physician Dioscorides
knew, but they were forgotten by
result for almost 1800 years. Indeed,
nineteenth century, a learner
Indian herbal medicine had rid
British patients with tapeworms
properties of the pomegranate, physicians
English rediscovered the tree and studying
more seriously.
EFFECTS AND USES MEDICINAL Skin
fruit and bark of the pomegranate are
considered a specific remedy
the worm or tapeworm. Indeed, the
alkaloid content in the skin and bark
forcing the parasite to detach from the
intestinal wall. Then, if the decoction is
taken with a powerful laxative, the intruder is
easily expelled. The skin and bark are
astringent and also allow
treat diarrhea. In Spain we drink
pomegranate juice to improve digestion
or fight against flatulence.
ATTENTION The alkaloids (the Pelletierine)
are highly toxic. Do not eat
skin or bark as medical advice.
This plant, in particular extracts
bark is subject to regulatory
many countries.
Pygeum africanum
(Rosaceae)
Pygeum
DESCRIPTION Tree evergreen
oblong leaves, white flowers
and red berries (35 m high).
HABITAT AND CULTURE Pygeum is
from Africa. We always harvest his
bark on wildlife, but it is
now grown to alleviate the shortage.
PARITY USED bark.
CONSTITUENTS Phytosterols (bêtasitostérol)
tnterpènes (ursolic and oleanolic acids)
alcohols (n-Tetracosanol) and tannins.
HISTORY AND TRADITIONS The pygeum is
popular in Africa for its very hard wood.
In herbal medicine, bark is prescribed
in cases of urinary disorders.
EFFECTS AND USES MEDICINAL In
France, conventional medicine considers
bark extract fat soluble
as the best treatment for combat
cons hypertrophy (increased
volume) of the prostate. In decoction
bark relieves chronic inflammation
This gland, and can help heal
male infertility when it is
cause inadequate secretion
prostate. Combined with other plants,
Pygeum may help the treatment
Cancer of the prostate.
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS Tests
during the 1960s in France, have
demonstrated the effectiveness of the bark extract
against diseases of the prostate.
The pygeum increases glandular secretions
and lowers cholesterol in the blood.
In several Western countries, Pygeum
is the main indication cons hypertrophy
prostate (81% of cases in France).
CAUTION Use only on medical advice.
Çuercus robur
(Fagaceae)
OAK COMMON OR REOPENS
DESCRIPTION Tree Deciduous
slow growing, deeply lobed,
fruit and green and brown (45 m high).
HABITAT AND CULTURE The common oak
grows throughout the northern hemisphere, in
forests and along the hedges. The bark is
Harvested in spring and autumn acorn.
USED PARTS Bark, galls
(excrescences produced by insects
or fungi).
CONSTITUENTS 15 to 20% tannins
(ellagic, gallic and catechists).
The gall contains about 50% tannin.
HISTORY AND TRADITIONS In Europe
oak was the sacred tree of the Druids.
It was used for astringent
its bark, leaves and acorns.
EFFECTS AND USES MEDICINAL In
decoction of oak bark is used
cons irritation of the throat and tonsillitis.
It is given an enema and applied
ointment or lotion to treat
hemorrhoids, anal fissures, small
burns and skin disorders. We
the prescribed less frequently against the
diarrhea, dysentery and bleeding
rectum. The bark powder is inhaled for
treat nasal polyps, or applied
eczema to dry the affected area. The
gall is very astringent and can be used
instead of bark.
CAUTION Do not
absorb bark
for over
4 weeks in a row.
SEE ALSO
Hemorrhoids, Oak bark
Quillaja saponaria
(Rosaceae)
PANAMA
DESCRIPTION Tree evergreen
ovate leaves, white flowers and fruit
star-shaped (20 m high).
HABITAT AND CULTIVATION Native to Chile
and Peru, this tree is now cultivated
California and India for its properties
medicinal and timber.
The bark is harvested every year.
PART USED inner bark.
CONSTITUENTS Up to 10% saponins
triterpene, calcium oxalate and tannins.
HISTORY AND TRADITIONS Among
peoples of the Andes of Peru and Chile,
Panama wood was used as
substitute for soap.
EFFECTS AND USES MEDICINAL
The healing properties of wood Panama
are recognized in the treatment of
respiratory diseases, thanks to a powerful
effect on bronchial mucus. As
Other herbs containing
of saponin, the wood contributes Panama
to liquefy the mucous tract
tract, thus facilitating their evacuation
by coughing. The bark of this tree is
also effective against cough,
but can not be used to treat
dry cough.
The wood is also Panama
in the form of some shampoos
antidandruff.
ATTENTION Given its effect
Particularly galling for the camera
tract, Panama wood must be
a careful medical monitoring during
an internal processing.
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