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Foliage *HEDEOMA (American Pennyroyal, Poleo Chino) BARK. FLOWERING HERB. Strong Decoction, 2-3 ounces, to 3X a day. Fill to the top with alcohol and let it steep for 6 weeks. HERB. ESSENTIAL OIL. Standard Infusion, 4-8 ounces. CARYOPHYLLUS (Cloves) BARK AND WOOD. The Lumbee Indians used the buds, tops and rosin of Sweet Gum to treat diarrhea or dysentary. Tincture [Fresh plant, 1:2, Dry root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drops, to 3X a day. AVENA (A. sativa, A. fatua, Oats, Wild Oats.) ROOT, STEM, BARK. HERB. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces, up to 4X a day when condition is acute. ROOT and FLOWERS. TUSSILAGO (Coltsfoot) Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Capsules, “Red Ginseng” (Kirin or Korean Red) to 4 a day. Same as Rhamnus californica. To tincture sweet gum, simply gather green (unripe) sweet gum balls, cut them up (with a skill saw… I’m just kidding, but DAMN) and place them in a quart jar. EXTERNALLY, diluted with four parts vegetable oil for liniment. FRESH PLANT. HERB. LYCOPUS (Bugleweed, Water Horehound) For short term use in full doses, long term use in low dosage formula format. EUCALYPTUS HERB. Dry herb, Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. *GELSEMIUM (Yellow Jasmine) CARTHAMUS TINCTORIA (Safflower, American, Mexican or Bastard “Saffron”) Bark MELISSA OFFICINALIS (Lemon Balm) Wood Tincture [1:5, 80% alcohol] 25-50 drops. Leaf, Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces, to 4X a day. Cold Infusion, 1-2 ounces. STICTA (Lobaria pulmonaria, Lungwort Moss) *ANEMONE HIRSUTISSIMA (Pulsatilla ludoviciana, Pasque Flower) FLOWERING HERB. WHOLE PLANT. ESSENTIAL OIL. RHUS AROMATICA (Sweet Sumach) Resin WHOLE PLANT. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day. LYCIUM PALLIDUM (Wolf Berry) EQUISETUM HYEMALE (Scouring Rush) WHOLE PLANT. PEDICULARIS (Betony, Lousewort, Elephant Head, Parrot’s Beak, Indian Warrior) Tincture [1:2], 30-90 drops, both ad lib. The deeply cut grey or … Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 5-30 drops. PEPPERCORNS. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 4X a day. ROOT. Dry Herb Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-75 drops all the above to 4X a day. *POLYMNIA UVEDALIA (Bearsfoot, Leafcup) Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-40 drops, to 3X a day. CHAMAELIRIUM (Helonias, Unicorn Root ) Standard Infusion, 1-4 ounces. Dutchman’s Pipe) WHOLE BLOOMING PLANT. The Rootbark and stem is used the same as its relative Tabebuia. 1/4 to 1 teaspoon Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces, all to 4X a day. Capsules (root), #00, 2-3. ZEA MAYS (Corn Silk) Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] diluted for topical use with two to four parts of water. In addition to the potential medicinal uses of sweetgum extracts, the extracts of the sap possess antifungal activity against various phytopathogenic fungi and have been effective treatments for reducing nematodes and the yellow mosquito, Aedes aegypti, populations thus highlighting the potential of these extracts as environment-friendly pesticides and antifungal agents. HERACLEUM (Cow Parsnip, Yerba del Oso) Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alc.) drops, (Peniocereus greggii). Sweet gum resin or sap may stick to your teeth. tincture bottle will typically last about a month. *LILIUM TIGRINUM (Tiger Lily) *CHENOPODIUM (Epazote, Wormseed) A piece of oil-moistened cotton on or in a tooth, avoiding gums if possible. When the balls would fall off the tree in Autumn , it would be quite difficult to walk under the tree and if you were not careful, you would fall , it was like walking on golf balls. Standard Infusion of recent herb, 2-6 ounces, all forms to 4X a day. 10-20 drops. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol), 20-50 drops, to 4X a day. Standard Infusion topically. OROBANCHE and CONOPHOLIS (Broomrape) Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol],1/2 to 1 teaspoon to 3X a day. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces similarly. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, or Fresh The sweet gum grows in a long list of states, thinning to a more patchy distribution as it spreads southward into Mexico and Central America. WHOLE PLANT. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces, both to 3X a day. Tincture [1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-15 drops in water, frequently. The bark attaches itself to these in plates edgewise instead of laterally, and a piece of the leafless branch with the aid of a little imagination readily takes on a reptilian form; indeed, the tree is sometimes called “alligatorwood”. ERIOGONUM (Buckwheat Bush) Standard Infusion HYDRANGEA (Seven Barks) HEPATICA (Anemone hepatica, Liverwort) FLOWERING HERB. *SANGUINARIA (Bloodroot) Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces, to 4X a day. “White”, to 6 a day. ESSENTIAL OIL. All forms to 4X a day. Tincture [1:5, 60% alc.] RHIZOME/STEMS. IN MOST AREAS (and things are not getting any better). Morton 1977 In Latin America, the gum is used as a diaphoretic and as a diuretic. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-15 drops. HERB. Cold Infusion, 1-2 ounces, to 5X a day. URTICA (Nettles) RHEUM (Rhubarb, Chinese or Turkey Rhubarb) Cold Infusion, 2-4 fl. 4X a day. Standard Infusion, as needed. Tincture [Fresh Stems 1:2, Dry Stems, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-20 drops. RUBUS IDAEUS (Raspberry) Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces. FLOWERING PLANT. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-25 drops. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol], 20-30 drops before meals. HERB. ZINGIBER (Ginger Root) HERB. Same as Aesculus glabra. Mr. Earl Carter, a Lumbee healer, treats cuts with Sweet Gum leaves. Capsules, #00, 6-10 a day. Cold Infusion, 4-8 ounces, as a retained enema, once a week for 4-6 weeks for pinworms/threadworms. The branchlets are pithy, many-angled, winged, and at first covered with rusty hairs, finally becoming red brown, gray or dark brown. Standard Infusion,1-3 ounces, to 3X a day. Spirit of Caraway (1 part essential oil, 10 parts ethanol) 10-20 drops in water, or some chewed seeds or simple tea for indigestion. *IRIS VERSICOLOR, I. MISSOURIENSIS (Blue Flag) Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day, as needed when used topically. This can cause serious side effects including kidney damage. Standard Infusion, 1-4 ounces, to 2X a day. SEEDS and ROOT. Leaf w/Tussilago and smoked. Cold Infusion or Strong Decoction, 3-4 ounces to 4X a day. FLOWERING TOPS. JUNIPERUS (Juniper) Standard Infusion, 2-3 oz., to 3X a day. PROPOLIS (Hive scrapings, gathered from trees) ROOT.Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 70% alcohol], 10-40 drops, or 5-10 drops as a bitter tonic, taken just before meals. Sweet gum is also a larval host plant for the beautiful luna moth. RHIZOME and ROOT. ALCHEMILLA (Ladies Mantle) Tincture [Fresh Flowers, 1:2, Dry Flowers, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 drops, ROOT. LEAVES.Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Too much too frequently can induce rebound constipation. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, 10% glycerin] 15-30 drops, to 4X a day. Cold Infusion, 4-6 ounces. LEAVES. Here is a mongraph on Boneset with info that I have collected from my experience and from sources credited at the end of this post. USE WITH CARE. Standard Infusion of recent herb, 3-4 ounces, to 3X a day. Storax is safe when used in food amounts and seems to be safe for most people when used appropriately in medicinal amounts. RHIZOME. HERB. Use with care. FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-10 drops…or chew a couple seeds, already. Cold Infusion (rewarmed) 1-3 ounces. The other uses of the American sweetgum include lumber, veneer, and plywood, as well as fuel and pulpwood. Fluidextract, [1:1, 50% alcohol] 1/2 to 1 teaspoon. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, for short duration use. ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS (Huang-Chi) EXTERNAL: Tincture [Fresh Herb, 1:2] straight, or diluted with two parts water. The first formal appearance of the tree in botanical literature was in the first Spanish-language Mexican herbal in the late 16th Century. “HERB”. LEAVES. 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the powdered plant in tea, to 2X a day. tincture, [1:5, 50% alcohol] and dry root tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol]. LIQUIDAMBER (Sweet Gum Tree) BALSAM. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alcohol), 15-30 drops. HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. ROOT. When the tree is wounded, the inner bark produces a balsam. LINARIA (Toadflax, Butter-and-Eggs) Fresh Tincture [1:2], both taken 10-25 drops, to 3X a day.USE WITH CARE; better long term in formulas. ROOT. Cold Infusion, 1-3 ounces, to 3X a day. Archeological research of pre-Columbian Aztecs discovered evidence of a large trade of Liquidambar for incense. Strong Decoction for topical use. LAVANDULA (Lavender) Tincture [Fresh Herb, 1:2, Recent Dry Herb 1:5, 50% alcohol] as needed. The leaves are dark to medium glossy green and turn bright shades of red, burgandy, purple and sometimes orange or yellow in autumn. FRUIT. Standard Infusion, 2-8 ounces to 4X a day. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-15 drops.USE WITH CARE. CUPRESSUS (Cypress) Standard Infusion 2-3 ounces. SEED. EARLY SPRING LEAF BUDS. PODS/LEAVES. HERB. Best used in formulas. The fresh root can be used as a poultice. Leaf, Standard Infusion 2-6 ounces. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4441155/ WHOLE PLANT. Standard Infusion, 1-4 ounces, to 3X a day or as gargle. ROOT. Fill to the top with alcohol such as Vodka or Pure Grain Alcohol and let it steep for 6 weeks. SILYBUM MARIANUM (Milk Thistle) USE WITH CARE. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 drops in hot water. BETULA (Birch) in frequent 2-4 ounce doses. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces, as needed. KOREAN RED, 5-15 drops. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2] 20-30 drops to 3X a day. *PAEONIA (Peony) “The bark was used to make an infusion that was used as a sedative for nervous patients and for patients who were well in the day but sick during the night. Essential Oil: 1:4 drops in capsule, taken with food. STACHYS (Hedge Nettle, Woundwort) ROOT. PICRAENA (Picrasma, Quassia) Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 10-20 drops before meals. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-40 drops; small, frequent doses are best. Standard Infusion, or any way you want, as needed. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2] 20-40 drops to 3X a day. FLOWERING HERB. ROOT. Standard Infusion of recent herb, 2-6 ounces, all to 3X a day. With this standard dosing suggestion (for adults) of two droppersful three times a day, tincture bottles typically last this long: 1oz. Uses for a Sweet Gum Tree. HERB. CHOROGALUM (Amole Lily) Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces also to 4X a day. HERB. LEAVES and STEMS. ROOT. HERB. ACACIA SENEGAL (Gum Arabic) HERB. JATROPHA CINERIA (J. cardiaca, Sangre de Drago, Limberbush) JUGLANS CINERIA (Butternut Bark) HERB. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-60 drops to 3X a day. ILLEGAL TO POSSESS AT PRESENT. SEED. BARK/BERRIES. ESSENTIAL OIL. Standard Infusion, as needed. PIMENTA (Allspice) POLYGONUM HYDROPIPER (Smartweed, Water Pepper) HERB. Properties and Uses: The gum (resin) is stimulating and moderately relaxing, warming yet pleasant to the taste, and mild in action. The diluted tincture or the infusion for topical use or as a gargle. CORM. SOLANUM CAROLINENSE (Horse Nettle, Bull Nettle) Sweet gum seeds are eaten by many species of birds, including goldfinch, purple finch, sparrows, mourning doves, wild turkey, northern bobwhite, and wood duck, as well as by squirrels and chipmunks. FLOWERING HERB. Fresh Plant Tincture, [1:2] 10-25 drops. *PHYTOLACCA (Poke) Herbal Formula: Strong Decoction of Mullein (Tuberculosis), Hawthorn Berries For The Heart (Congestive Heart…, HERBS FOR CLEANSING AND PURIFYING THE BLOOD, Hyssopus Officinalis is Effective In Vitro Replication of Herpes Simplex Virus, Zataria Multiflora Shown To Have Significant Inhibitory Effect on HSV-1, “Gypsy” Mushrooms Found to have Antiviral Properties (Including Herpes Simplex 1 and 2), Dr Sebi’s Iron Plus – How To Make Your Own. A native ornamental tree of the eastern U.S., Sweet-gum is valued for its foliage and scarlet autumn leaf color. The powder for topical application. RECENT HERB. They are quite beautiful but not too showy. For extended use, use only low doses, and within a formula. *DATURA (Jimson Weed, Stramonium, Thorn Apple) ROOT. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 1-2 teaspoons. *VISCUM ALBUM (European Mistletoe) ROOT. STIGMAS. 2-4 ounces, both to 3X a day. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. TREE BARK. BARK and FRUIT. EQUISETUM ARVENSE (Horsetail) Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, topically as hair rinse. King). 5-20 drops Capsules, #00, 2-3 , morning and evenings. 1 scant teaspoon in a gallon of water, 2-6 ounces to 3X a day. GUAIACUM OFFICINALE (Lignum Vitae, Guaiac Wood) Prepare with epsom salt purgative in the evening, take capsules in morning, have a light lunch, and another purgative in evening. *EUONYMUS (Wahoo, Burning Bush) Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces. 2-3 pods as infusion. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-40 drops, 2X a day. TUBERS. ROOT. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces, to 3X a day. PLUCHEA CAMPHORATA (P. purpurascens, Marsh Fleabane, Camphorweed) Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-60 drops to 5X Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol, 10% glycerin], 20-50 drops. XANTHIUM (Cocklebur) Sweet Gum Trees are cold hardy to zone 5. PETASITES (Western Coltsfoot) Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 10-30 drops. PTELEA (Wafer Ash, Hop Tree) tincture bottle will last about one week; 2oz. In addition to the potential medicinal uses of sweetgum extracts, the extracts of the sap possess anti-fungal activity against various phytopathogenic fungi and have been effective treatments for reducing nematodes and the yellow mosquito. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol], 30-75 drops, to 3X a day. diluted with vegetable oil or grain alcohol as an insect repellent. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces as needed. BARK. Fresh Tincture [1:2], 30-60 drops. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, all forms to 3X a day. Tincture [Fresh Plant 1:2, Recent Dry Plant, 1:5, 60% alc.] It has a thick, rough textured stem. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2], 20-40 drops in hot water. Habitat ERIGERON CANADENSE (Conyza canadensis, Canadian Fleabane) Same as above. The tea as a simple infusion. The compounds found in the extracts derived from sweetgum sap suppress hypertension in mice. It may be clear, reddish, or yellow, with a pleasant smell like ambergris. Standard Infusion, 2-3 ounces both up to 4X a day. It is also used internally for sore throats, coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, cystitis, vaginal discharge, strokes, and is it indicated to have an effect on some cancers. To use it, I take 1 teaspoon every 3-4 hours when I know I have a virus. CYNARA (Artichoke) ANAPHALIS MARGARITACEA (Pearly Everlasting) Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol], 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in cup of warm water, to 4X a day. ALTHEA (Marshmallow or Hollyhock) AGED BARK. USE BOTH SEEDS and HERB WITH CARE. DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE Standard Infusion, 2-8 ounces. 10-25 drops. AMARANTHUS (Pigweed, Alegria) LEAVES. If you walk by a sweetgum tree, now you know they can be useful Fluidextract [1:1, 60% alcohol] 15-30 drops. 5-10 drops in capsule, taken with food. *ANGELICA SINENSIS (Dong Quai, Tang Kwei) Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 10-20 drops. MENISPERMUM (Yellow Parilla, Moonseed) Cold Infusion, 1-4 oz., to 3X a day. (Light Brown, syrupy, aromatic).TINCTURE: One part resin in five of ethanol; take in 15-30 drop doses or add to boiling water for steam inhalation. Moisten the herb with a little alcohol and make a Strong Decoction, 2-6 ounces, to 3X a day, oruse the tea for topical application. ROOT/RHIZOME. ESSENTIAL OIL. *ASCLEPIAS ASPERULA (Inmortal, Antelope Horns, Spider Milkweed) Tincture [1:5, 95% alcohol], 10-30 drops as needed. *ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA (Pleurisy Root) BARK OR WOOD. Capsules, #0, 2-4 in evenings. ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Herb 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-40 drops, to 2X a day. Standard Infusion as needed. Cold Infusion, 3-4 ounces, preferably in morning. ROOT and ROOTBARK. Myrrh and borax in tincture can be used as a mouthwash. ESSENTIAL OIL. 30-90 drops, either to 3X a day. *ASCLEPIAS INCARNATA (Swamp Milkweed) HERB. USE WITH CARE. FRAXINUS (Ash) Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol], 10-30 drops. EPIGEA (Trailing Arbutus) CISTUS (Helianthemum, Rock Rose) FLOWERS. WARNING: Consume no oils, fats or alcohol the day the capsules are taken, and the light lunch should contain NO fatty foods. MYRICA (Bayberry) The plant was used to treat colic, internal diseases and to “comfort the heart.”. HERB Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 2X a day. Cold Infusion, 1-3 ounces. This post will focus on the North American variety. ROOT. HERB IN FLOWER. Large slices, 1/16 to 1/8 a day, chewed ( Log Out /  It is soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether, oil, lard, or fats, softens in warm weather, and becomes harder in cold. Strong Decoction 2-4 ounces morning and evening for three or four days, followed by Senna Pods or a moderate saline purgative. ALNUS SERRULATA (Tag Alder) Not for extended use. The leaves also have a camphor odor when crushed. VERBASCUM (Mullein) ROOT. FLOWERS. ESSENTIAL OIL. OPUNTIA (Prickly Pear) HERB. Roots Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 drops to 3X a day. ROOT and BERRIES. Tincture [1:5, 50% alc.] THYMUS (Thyme) POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil, Silverweed) Tincture [1:10, 70% alcohol] FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY. *SENNA (Cassia angustifolia, Egyptian Senna, etc. ) Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Fill to the top with alcohol such as Vodka or Pure Grain Alcohol and let it steep for 6 weeks. EXTERNAL Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol], 20-40 drops. Tincture [1:5, 80% alcohol], 5-20 drops, and diluted for mouth wash. Fresh Seed Tincture [1:2] applied topically to teeth/gums as anesthetic and antimicrobial. The genus name refers to the viscous resin, literally liquid amber- liquidus and ambar. SHIU-CHIU (light red Chinese cured) 10-30 drops. Strong Decoction (Seeds and Bark), 1-3 ounces, both up to 3X a day. CHELIDONIUM (Greater Celandine) FUCUS (Bladderwrack, seawrack) There is a ton of information on the medicinal uses, clinical trials and scientific research references that can be found on this site. Any infusion as needed. The oil in capsule 5-10 drops, with food, to 2X a day. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [Fresh Herb, 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 75% alcohol] 20-30 drops, to 5X a day. Strong Decoction of Bark is serviceable as well. FLOWERING HERB. They are considered a powerful protection amulet. Herb: Sweet Gum Latin name: Liquidambar styraciflua Family: Hamamelidaceae (Witch-hazel Family) Medicinal use of Sweet Gum: A resin obtained from the trunk of the tree (see "Uses notes" below) is antiseptic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, parasiticide, poultice, salve, sedative, stimulant, vulnerary. Fluidextract [1:1, 65% alcohol] 10-30 drops. FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 5-15 drops. CORALLORHIZA (Coral Root, Crawley) Cold Infusion (bitter tonic), Standard Infusion (diaphor-etic), both 2-4 ounces. How To Use Sweetgum Balls for medicinal purposes. BARK OF ROOT. Chronic overuse can cause intestinal irritation. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces, both to 3X a day. HERB. SEED. *ACONITUM COLUMBIANUM (Aconite, Western Monkshood) Standard Infusion, 2-3 ounces to 4X a day. FLOWERING HERB. Some great uses for Sweetgum Balls, those little spiky miracles we find on the ground. RHIZOME. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces, to 3X a day. LARREA (Chaparral, Gobernadora, Creosote Bush) STEMS. ILLEGAL TO POSSESS AT PRESENT. BERRIES. WHITE (Chinese or Korean uncured) 20-40 drops, all to 3X a day. ROOT. HERB IN FLOWER. FLOWERING TOP. *PILOCARPUS (Jaborandi) FLOWERING HERB. Fresh Root Tincture, [1:2], 10-20 drops. SEED. Tincture [Fresh, 1:2, Dry, 1:5, 75% alcohol] 15-30 drops. PITCH. FLOWERING TOPS. Tincture [Fresh plant, 1:2], 5-20 drops, up to 3X a day. It is a kind of native balsam, or resin, resembling turpentine. ROASTED BEANS. *MENTHA PULEGIUM (European Pennyroyal) Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drops to 4X a day. CORM. Little did I know that 45 years later, I would be remembering that tree and learning such vital information about the significance of Sweet Gum Trees. HERB. The do not thrive well in Northern or cold climate zones. drops. Smokers need higher dose. *ALOE (Aloes Socrotine, etc.) Two more tidbits: The sap is still used to add flavor to smoking tobacco and is also available at the pharmacy as an ingredient in the “compound tincture of benzoin.” Tincture, [1:2] 10-30 drops, to 4X a day. *ACTEA RUBRA (A. arguta, Baneberry) Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alcohol], 20-60 drops up to 5X a day. ENCELIA FARINOSA (Incienso, Brittlebush) CORIANDRUM (Coriander, Cilantro) Tincture [Fresh Flowers, 1:2, Dry Flowers, 1:5, 70% alcohol] 5-30 drops, to 4X a day. ERECHTITES (Fireweed) HELIOPSIS LONGIPES (Raiz del Oro, Chilcuan) *ASCLEPIAS CORNUTA (Common Milkweed) BARK AND LEAVES. I combine it with elderberry syrup sometimes. Strong Decoction, 2-3 ounces to 3X a day. Dry Herb Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-40 drops, to 4X a day. DANGEROUS IN MODERATE, POISONOUS IN LARGER AMOUNTS. *CINCHONA (Peruvian Bark, Quinine Bark) Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 65% alcohol] 45-60 drops to 3X a day. KIRIN (dark red Chinese cured root) 5-20 drops. They are typically about 1–1.5 inches (25–38 mm) in diameter and are covered with rusty hairs. MATRICARIA (Chamomile, Manzanilla) EPHEDRA VIRIDIS (Mormon Tea, American Ephedra, Canutillo) EPIPACTIS GIGANTEA (Stream Orchid, “Helleborine”) *PODOPHYLLUM (American Mandrake) JEFFERSONIA (Twin Leaf, Rheumatism Root) Myrrh gum is commonly claimed to remedy indigestion, ulcers, colds, cough, asthma, lung congestion, arthritis pain, and cancer. RHAMNUS CALIFORNICA (California Buckthorn, Coffeeberry) BARK,ROOTBARK. This employment of sweet-gum is not generally known, and physicians would do well to avail themselves of its use in the above diseases. I remember when I was in grade school there was a very large and magnificent Sweet Gum Tree on our playground. Sweetgum is known as Liquidambar styraciflua to botanists. Strong Decoction or Cold Infusion, 3-6 ounces to 3X a day, FRESH PLANT. ROOT. ELEUTHEROCOCCUS (Acanthopanax, Siberian Ginseng) Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol], 30-90 drops, both to 4X a day. BARK and FRUIT. *AMYGDALIS PERSICA (Peach Tree) BULB. Find an instructional recipe here : http://christianhomekeeper.org/sweet-gum-tincture/. HUMULUS (Hops) Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. ROOT. LEAVES. CASTELA EMORYI (Holacantha emoryi, Chaparro Amargosa) Topically, the decoction as an antimicrobial. All forms to 4X a day.ESCHSCHOLTZIA. BERRIES. Standard Infusion as needed. A brief outline of major medicinal plants, giving preferred media, strengths, and common dosage ranges compiled by Michael Moore. INTERNAL use 3-10 drops. CENTAURIUM (Erythraea, Centaury) HERB. PISCIDIA (Jamaica Dogwood, Jabin) Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 drops, to 4X a day. Constant use of the dry root can induce mental agitation. PRUNELLA (Self Heal, Heal All) To take bubble gum flavored CBD oil, simply shake the bottle well first, then measure a full dropper of the CBD tincture to administer under your tongue. HELIANTHEMUM (Cistus, Rock Rose, Frostwort) ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-30 drops. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, 25-50 drops, all to 3X a day. STILLINGIA SYLVATICA (Queen’s Root) The resin is produced by stripping, boiling, and pressing the tree’s bark. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-30 drops, to 3X a day. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 30-100 drops. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-50 drops in hotwater. Tincture [1:5, 70% alcohol] 30-60 drops. Small frequent doses are best. Standard Infusion, 3-6 ounces to 3X a day. HERB. Fresh Fungus Tincture [1:5] 10-40 drops to 3X a day. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2] 1/2 to 1 teaspoon. Standard Infusion, 3/4 Senna, 1/4 Coriander Seed (antispasmodic), 4-8 ounces. Standard Infusion of recent plant, 2-3 ounces, also to 3X a day. Cold Infusion, 1-2 ounces, both to 2X a day. *RUTA GRAVEOLENS (Rue, Ruda) Tincture [Fresh Whole Plant, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alc., 10% glycerin] 30-90 drops. KRAMERIA (Rhatany) PIPER NIGRUM (Black Pepper) Standard Infusion topically for pain. As a gargle, one part tincture in four parts hot water. RHIZOME. JATEORHIZA PALMATA (Columbo, Calumba) RESIN. CEPHALANTHUS (Button Bush) TARAXACUM (Dandelion) [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in water, up to 4X a day. The herb, used to spice beans, is perfectly safe. Liquidambar translates as “liquid amber”, referring to the sweet resin that can be obtained from the tree. FRESH BARK. CULTIVATED RED ROOTS (Michigan and Wisconsin cured roots), 15- 30 drops. Strong Decoction, as needed. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 65% alcohol], 20-50 drops in hot water, to 4X a day. The decoction and the diluted tincture as needed for topical use, mouthwash or gargle. The Lumbee Indians used the buds, tops and rosin of Sweet Gum to treat diarrhea or dysentary. Tincture [ 1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 Turpentine has been used experimentally in baths for treatment of disseminated sclerosis and sexual dysfunction; however, data are limited and safety and efficacy have not been established. There is quite a lot of good wrapped up in this amazing tree. ROOT and LEAF. Ground Berries, 1/2 to 1 tspn. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-30 drops, Capsules, #00, 1-2, to 3X a day. ARCTOSTAPHYLOS (Uva Ursi, Manzanita, Bearberry) HYPERICUM (St. Johns Wort) The species name translates as flowing with gum (styrax or storax). Moderate amounts of storax can cause some side effects such as diarrhea and rash. Tincture [Fresh, 1:2, Dry, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drops, in hot water (diaphoretic)or cold water (tonic).Cold Infusion or Strong Decoction 2-4 ounces. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-20 drops before each meal. ANISUM (Anise Seed) Two close relatives of our North American sweetgum are Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana) of southern China and Taiwan, and Oriental sweetgum (Liquidambar orientalis) of Turkey and the Caucasus. Tea was made to treat nervous patients. Medicinal Uses of Sweet Gum Standard Infusion 3-4 ounces to 3X a day. LATEX (Lactucarium), Tincture [1:2, 95% alcohol], 1/2 to 1 teaspoon. Although sweetgums are prolific and long-lived, they are sensitive to urban sprawl and drought. Prof. S. E. SLICED ROOT. ROOT. ARISAEMA (Jack-in-the-Pulpit) Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces to 3X a day. HERB. “Sweetgum trees are important resources for medicinal and other beneficial compounds. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. *ARTEMISIA TRIDENTATA (Sagebrush) ADIANTUM (Maidenhair Fern) For this it was taken as an infusion (tea). SEEDS. WHOLE PLANT. The first historical reference to the Sweet Gum tree comes from the author and soldier, Don Bernal Diaz del Castillo, who accompanied Cortez in 1519 and was a witness to ceremonies between Cortez and Montezuma, who both partook of a liquid amber extracted from a sweetgum tree. LEPTANDRA (Veronicastrum, Culver’s Root) LEAF. HERB. BARK and TWIGS. Tincture AMBROSIA (Ragweed, Bursage, Yerba del Sapo) Fluidextract [1:1, 55% alcohol] 10-15 drops to 3X a day.Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-60 drops, 4X a day. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces, to 3X a day. This shallow root system can sometimes be a problem with older trees that grow in areas of the country that experience high winds or flooding problems and I have seen these trees ripped from the ground during tornado season and during storms that contain straight line winds. Capsules, #00, 1-3. LEAVES. Standard Infusion, 4-8 ounces. The seed burrs are typically 1 to 1.5″ spiny balls; they change from green to brown and look like a a vicious mid evil weapon and in fact if you ever get hit in the head by one or step on one in your bare feet, you might come to think of them as Devil Spurs. It has many names, including liquid amber or copalm balsam. Tincture [Fresh Herb 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 60% alcohol) as liniment, topically as antifungal. SCROPHULARIA (Figwort) GUM. All to 3X a day. South Carolina Civil War surgeon and botanist writes that sweetgum incense was used in Mexico as an “excitant of the mucous system” and antimicrobial for infections of lungs, intestines and urinary tract. Cold Infusion 1-2 ounces, also before meals. FLOWERING HERB. LIATRIS (Button Snakeroot, Cachana, Gayfeather) Cold Infusion or Fresh Tincture [1:2] as needed ARALIA NUDICAULIS (“American Sarsaprilla”) 15-30 drops, both up to 3X a day. Grate 2-4 tablespoons in cheesecloth, rub into a froth in a cup, of water, and wash or shampoo. ASARUM (Wild Ginger, Canada Snakeroot) HERB. Cold or Standard Infusion for topical use, powder for poultice. ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIONS *BRYONIA (Bryony) “True”(properly “False”) Unicorn Root) HERB and SEEDS. OIL. Sweetgums are notably absent from magical and herbal tree lore, which derives largely from Europe. Weak Decoction, 4-8 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-60 drops. In addition to the sap, the leaves, bark, and seeds of sweet gum also possess beneficial compounds such as shikimic acid, a precursor to the production of oseltamivir phosphate, the active ingredient in Tamiflu®–an antiviral drug effective against several influenza viruses. Same as Cardamom. 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