Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Bayberry Myrica cerifera, L.	Astringent, cholagogue, choleretic, diaphoretic, emetic, febrifuge, hemostatic, hepatic, stimulant, tonic.	Single product	April 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Bayberry, Wax Myrtle Plant. Parts Used: Berries, roots, bark, leaves. Historical Uses: The Bayberry is best known for its berries, from which a wax is derived to make fragrant Bayberry candles. In folk medicine it has been used internally as a tea for its tonic and stimulant properties. It has also been used in the treatment of diarrhea,1 liver and biliary tract ailments. The plant is astringent, which may account for this latter use along with its use for topical wound healing.2 Myricitrin, a compound of Bayberry, has choleretic activity, stimulating the flow of bile.2 It has been used as a home remedy to treat the common cold and nasal congestion.3 The dried root is reported to have febrifuge properties.4 Externally, it has been used to treat wounds and bruises and as a gargle for spongy gums.3 Contraindications: Any use should be avoided during pregnancy or in cases or heart disease. Bayberry should not be used over a prolonged period. Avoid exceeding dosage. Adverse reactions: Prolonged and daily use of this plant can lead to irritation of the kidneys or may cause gastric irritation. Dosage: 10 to 40 drops three times per day. References: The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Alma R. Hutchens, Indian Herbalogy of North America; Dr John R. Christopher, School of Natural Healing; Dr Eugene C. Watkins, Get Well with Natural Remedies. S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 2 Tyler VE, The Honest Herbal. Philidelphia, PA, G.F. Stickler Co., 1987. 3 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.59 4 Leung AY. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics. New York, NY: J. Wiley and Sons, 1980.

This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.