Buy: Myrica cerifera

Parts Used:

Dried pulverized root bark

Traditional Use:

As a remedy for diarrhea and dysentery

Common Dose:

Used freely as a tea

Activity:

Anti-diarrheal, antibiotic, astringent




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... "Bayberry root bark is the part used in herbalism. The plant contains several organic compounds, including: triterpenes such as myricadiol, taraxerol, and taraxerone, as well as chemicals such as different flavonoids, tannins, resins, gums, and phenols. These compounds have varying effects. Myricadiol has a slight impact on levels of potassium and sodium, while a substance called myricitrin has antibiotic properties".