Saturday, November 28, 2020

Abies, Fir

 Astringent . Topically, good for wounds. Stops bleeding and prevents infection. Needles and inner bark used. Bark is astringent and stimulant. Tightens tissue and stimulates blood flow. This allows blood to carry the congestion/inflammation out. Increases arterial blood to tissues, so they can heal. Also diuretic.

From  SPECIFIC INDICATIONS FOR HERBS IN GENERAL USE Third edition Michael Moore:

ABIES Chronic pharyngitis with thick tenacious mucus. Chronic bronchitis with profuse secretions. Heartburn with vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain. Prolapse of rectal mucosa. Asthenia with poor digestion, vascular weakness, pale mucosa.

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