Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.12-05-2020

Tamarack

Plant

English

Tamarack, American larch, Black larch, Eastern larch, Hackmatack, Larch, Red larch, Tamarac, Tamarack larch

Latin

Larix laricina (Du Roi) K.Koch, Larix americana MICHX., Larix microcarpa (Lamb.) Mirb., Pinus laricina Du Roi, Larix laricina (Duroi) K.Koch, Larix americana L., Larix microcarpa Desf., Larix pendula (Sol.) Salisb, Pinus laricina

Plantparts

Bark

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Adstringent, Alterative, Anti-bacterial, Antibacterial Agent, antiseptic, Aperient, Astrigent, Astringent, Bactericidal, Bactericide, Bacteriostatic, baktericidal, Cataplasm, catharic, Cathartic, compress, Disinfectant, diuretic, Expectorant, Expellant of phlegm, fomentation, Herbal tonic, improve the complexion, Laxative, movements of the bowel, Mucolytic agent, Oleaginous, Poultice, purgative, Salve, Tonic, Used as an antiseptic

Foods

tea substitute

Ingredients

 betulin, resin, tannin

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn6147

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