Bayberry (Myrica cerifera)
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Other names:
Candleberry, Tallow Shrub, Wax Myrtle, Waxberry
Although there's no proof of its effectiveness, Bayberry is sometimes taken for cough and bronchitis, or applied externally for skin problems. In homeopathic medicine, bayberry is prescribed for liver conditions and insomnia.
What It Is - Why It Works
A familiar shrub along the shores of New England, Bayberry is valued primarily for the wax from its berries. Harder and more brittle than beeswax, the wax is not only used in candles, but serves as the signature ingredient of the hair tonic, Bay Rum.
Both Bayberry wax and dried Bayberry bark are used medicinally. The bark is said to act as a stimulant and an astringent, drying and tightening the tissues. It also induces perspiration.
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