Poplar Bud |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Populus candicans
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Leaf Bud
Chemicals this herb contains:
Chrysin
Gallic acid
Humulene
Malic acid
Mannite
Populin
Resin (See Glossary)
Salicin
Tectochrysin
KNOWN EFFECTS
Blocks pain impulses to brain.
Changes fever-conrol "thermostat" in brain.
Miscellaneous information:
Anti-oxidant effect helps prevent rancidity in ointments.
Poplar bud is used as an additive in several pharmaceutical
preparations.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Reduces pain of sprains and bruises when applied to skin.
Treats coughs and colds when taken internally.
Reduces fever.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
Itching and redness of skin |
Apply hydrocortisone |
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ointment, available |
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without prescription. |
Skin rash |
Apply hydrocortisone |
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ointment, available |
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without prescription. |
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