carpinus betulus

Carpinus betulus, commonly known as the European or common hornbeam, is a hornbeam native to Western Asia and central, eastern, and southern Europe, including southern England.

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Uses

It can be used for the following medical conditions: external cancer, hair loss, diarrhea, sore throat, rheumatic pain, flu, hemorrhoids, menses (disturbances – too much blood loss) headaches, paralysis, prurigo, colds, rheumatics, cosmetic issues. Cough.

Benefits

The leaves are haemostatic. They are used in external compresses to stop bleeding and heal wounds. A distilled water made from the leaves is an effective eye lotion. The leaves are harvested in August and dried for later use. The plant is used in Bach flower remedies – the keywords for prescribing it are “Tiredness”, “Weariness” and “Mental and physical exhaustion”.

Cautions

No side effects known.

Interactions

No interactions are known.

Other names

Hornbeam

References

Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpinus_betulus

Naturalmedicinalherbs, http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/c/carpinus-betulus=hornbeam.php

Liveandfeel, http://www.liveandfeel.com/articles/hornbeam-health-benefits-carpinus-betulus-fam.-betulaceae-1714

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