Common Name: Canadian Hemlock | Scientific Name: Pinus Canadensis
Family Name: Pinaceae
Introduction
Canadian hemlock was used by the Native Americans and the Eclectic physicians, to a limited extent, to treat bacteria related bowel disorders and tonsillitis. Most pines are medicinal and this one is no exception.
Resources
Notes from the Eclectic Physicians
Notes from the Eclectic Physicians
1883: Scudder
The inner bark of the common hemlock affords a mild and valuable astringent, useful in all cases requiring the employment of agents of this class.
The decoction is exhibited in chronic bowels complaints, and whenever there is a relaxed state of the intestinal exhalants. aromatics may be added to render it acceptable to the palate, and to improve its medical virtues….The decoction constitutes a useful gargle in cynanche, and the various aphthous and ulcerates states of the mouth.
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