Common Name: Wax myrtle, candleberry, Southern bayberry, Katphala (Sansckrit) and Tallow Shrub.
Origin:Bayberry is an evergreen shrub native to the eastern part of the United States.
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| Name: Bayberry |
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| Biological Name: Myrica cerifera |
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Common Name: Wax myrtle, candleberry, Southern bayberry, Katphala (Sansckrit) and Tallow Shrub. |
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Origin:Bayberry is an evergreen shrub native to the eastern part of the United States. |
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| Description:
This evergreen shrub or small tree produces a spherical waxy fruit used sometimes used in flavoring meats as well as making candles and soap, however Bayberry’s most medicinal values are derived from the root and bark. The Bayberry extract attracts male Mediterranean fruit flies, which may be important as a natural pest control. |
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| Inno-Vita Parts Used: Root, bark | ||
| Uses: Bayberry stimulates lymphatic drainage and encourages the healing of mucus membranes. It is excellent to use in the early stages of infection, as it contains myricitrin, which exhibits antibiotic activity against a wide range of bacteria. Bayberry has a number of topical uses with benefits for the teeth and gums. Chemical Constituents: Essential oil, triterpenes (taraxerol, taraxaxerone, myricadol), flavonoids (myricitrin), phenols, starch, myrica wax (palmitic acid, stearic acid, myristic acid) lignin, albumen, gum, tannins, gallic acid. |
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| Inno-Vita Formulas: Ser-Culate, Thyroiden. | ||
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