Locust Bark- 1Lb.

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Locust Bark- 1Lb.

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Locust pods harvested from Essequibo forests are occasionally sold around February. Locust bark is sold throughout the year at medicinal herb stalls.

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Brand:	Wholesale Roots
EAN:	WSR004
Seller SKU:	WSR-004
Condition:	New
Origin:	Guyana
Availability:	In Stock
Minimum order quantity:	1
Shipping weight:	0.50 kg
Date first listed on Stabroek Online Marketplace:	Jun 13, 2022

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic Antidiarrheal Antifungal Balsamic Depurative Febrifuge Hemostatic Laxative

Mouthwash Pectoral Stomachic Tonic Urinary Vermifuge

The bark is analgesic, astringent, balsamic, depurative, febrifuge, hemostatic, pectoral, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge. It is commonly used in local folk medicine as a cure-all, being especially useful for coughs. Besides being used to give energy and stamina, a tea made from the bark has been used for centuries as a tonic for the respiratory and urinary systems by the indigenous people of the Amazon Basin. The tea is also used internally to treat stomach problems and back pains, as well as externally for athletes foot and foot fungus. It is known for its ability to fight fungus and yeast infections such as Candida albicans. The macerated bark is used as a treatment for diarrhea. The bark, sap or resin, and leaves are used medicinally for cystitis, hepatitis, prostatitis and cough. The sap is used for treating coughs and bronchitis. The resin and sap exuding from bore-holes in the bark is considered fortifying. It is used for treating chronic cystitis, urine retention, anemia, prostatitis, blennorrhagia and chronic bronchitis. The resin and sap are used externally for treating fresh wounds. The solid resin found at the base of the tree is balsamic, bechic, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge. The fruit has a mild laxative effect. It is also used to treat mouth ulcers. The leaves and wood are used in the treatment of diabetes.

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