Populus candicans
syn. P. balsamifera
(Salicaceae)
POPLAR Gilead
Populus tremula
(Salicaceae)
ASPEN
Poria cocos
syn. Sclerotium cocos
(Polyporacées)
FU LING
DESCRIPTION Tree deciduous
heart-shaped, to give the buds
resin, and female ones (25 m high).
HABITAT AND CULTURE acclimatized to
temperate regions of the northern hemisphere,
Gilead poplar is grown by
nurserymen. Buds are harvested and
bark of young branches in spring.
USED PARTS buds, bark.
CONSTITUENTS Flavonoids, glycosides
phenolic (including salicin) and fatty acids.
HISTORY AND TRADITIONS Poplar
Gilead has been used for thousands
years as a remedy for irritation and
skin inflammation. In the seventeenth century,
English herbalist Nicolas Culpeper
reports that "ointment called populeum,
emerged from the poplar, is a remedy against
inflammation and overheating all
body parts, and it soothes the burn
wounds. A widely used to dry
women's milk. "
EFFECTS AND USES MEDICINAL
Poplar Gilead enters
composition cons cough preparations.
Facilitating the expulsion of mucus
bronchial, soothing pain and
eliminating bacteria, is an excellent
remedy for throat irritation, cough
irritant, bronchitis and other problems
tract. In France and Germany,
it is applied to abrasions, small
sores, chapped and irritated skin
sunburn, frostbite and
hemorrhoids. In application, it can
also alleviate rheumatism
joint or muscle aches. As
notes Culpeper
this plant
reduce lactation
among women.
RESEARCH
COURSE effects of
Poplar buds i
Gilead on mucus,
bacteria and fungi
have been established. Of
work on resins of Gilead poplar
buds this
species and other species in
Poplars have established the chemical relationship
between resin and propolis, a resin
natural antibiotic produced by
bees present in hives. Salicin
has effects similar to aspirin.
WARNING Although the effects of poplar
on lactation is not proven, it is
strongly recommended during breastfeeding.
Not recommended if allergic to aspirin.
DESCRIPTION Tree deciduous
rounded and finely toothed and buds
oval, pointed leaves and (20m high).
HABITAT AND CULTURE Hometown
North America, aspen grows
in moist soils, along the course
water and in the valleys. It is grown
in temperate regions. The bark is
Harvested in early spring.
PART USED bark.
CONSTITUENTS phenolic glycosides
(including salicin and populina), tannins.
HISTORY AND TRADITIONS The Indians
Ojibwa of North America preparing
a remedy based shakes and fat
Bear to treat earaches.
Other tribes used the bark for
many medicinal uses, including
cons irritation of the eyes.
EFFECTS AND USES MEDICINAL The
salicin and populina are salicylates,
substances effective against fever,
pain and inflammatory conditions: their
effects are similar to those of aspirin.
As in the case of the bark of the willow
(Saux alba, p. 129), the aspen has
anti-inflammatory recognized.
It is prescribed to relieve pain
arthritis and rheumatism, for
fight fever, especially when
it is linked to arthritis. For stimulating
body, the bark of aspen is effective
cons of anorexia and other states of weakness.
It uses astringent
antiseptics and bark to treat
diarrhea and colitis, but also
infections of the urinary tract.
Careful to avoid if allergic
aspirin.
DESCRIPTION underground fungus
envelope brown and white interior,
up to 30 cm thick.
HABITAT AND CULTURE fu ling grows
in northern India, central China
and North America. It is found
frequently on the roots of trees.
It is harvested from mid-summer to early
spring.
PART USED Interior.
CONSTITUENTS Bêtapachymane,
bêtapachymanase and triterpene acids.
HISTORY AND TRADITIONS The fungus
is used in Chinese medicine for more
2 000 years. It enters the composition
many tonic preparations,
including the so-called "four heads"
where it is mixed with ginseng
(Panax gùiseng, ), the bai zhu (Atractylodes
macrocephala, ) and the Ural licorice
(Glycyrriii has nralensis). This decoction was
recommended by the doctor WangJi
(1463-1539) against syphilis.
EFFECTS AND USES MEDICINAL The fu ling
frequently used in medicine
Chinese as a tonic and as
diuretic is listed in category
plants which "dry out the moisture
. It is prescribed for such
treat diseases of the urinary system
as water retention or difficulty
urinate. The fu ling has a tranquilizing effect on
nervous system and is therefore effective
in cases of psychological disorders related to
Stress (anxiety, headaches, insomnia and
palpitations).
Portulaca oleracea
(Portulacacées)
PURSLANE
DESCRIPTION annual plant with small
rounded leaves and small yellow flowers
grouped in bunches (15 cm high).
HABITAT AND CULTIVATION Native to Europe
and Asia, purslane is a plant
Medicinal most widespread: we found
both in Australia, America
In China, often near streams
water. It is harvested throughout the summer.
Wild purslane is by far the variety of
increasingly used as a remedy. The other variety,
P. oleracea var. sativa, is grown as
potherb.
PARTS USED aerial parts.
CONSTITUENTS Mucilage, acids, sugars,
Vitamins A, Bl and C, calcium and magnesium.
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