If you have a cold and fever try Bayberry! This antibiotic tonic will help remove waste and toxins through the skin, lower fever and expel phlegm and mucus. It is said to cure a cold, tonsillitis, sore throat and as a blood purifier. Bayberry herbal tincture helps in digestion and also helps in nutrition, as it has a high content of vitamin C. Bayberry can be taken internally to cure postpartum hemorrhage. It has also been used in a douche to cure leucorrhea and excessive menstrual bleeding. It is used to treat gastrointestinal infections and inflammation. It is used to cure gonorrhea, diarrhea and dysentery. The herb's extract can be used for piles and chronic coughs. Bayberry root bark herbal tincture can be used in a paste form to relieve toothaches and for strengthening the gums. It has also been used to treat wounds, canker sores, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), varicose veins, canker sores, hemorrhoids, poor circulation and ulcers. Its antiseptic qualities make Bayberry an excellent herbal antiseptic an herbal remedy for bad breath.
Bayberry has been used as a stimulant and a natural antibiotic. This herb is an effective herbal remedy for helping the body to fight and recover from sinusitis. Bayberry is used commonly for its antibacterial and stimulant properties and sinus infections and is a natural decongestant that can reduce the swelling of the sinus cavity, restoring the ability to breathe and drain mucus properly through the nose.
Taken at the first sign of a cold or other viral infections, Bayberry Root Bark helps to reduce the chills and fever and other discomforts at their onset. It is considered a remedy for coughs, sinus infections, colds and virus, especially relieving conditions where there is excess mucus, phlegm and sinus congestion. Bayberry bark tincture is also used as a gargle for tonsillitis or sore throat. When combined with Yarrow, Catnip, Sage or Peppermint, it is good for even the most stubborn cold.
Bayberry Tincture is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers and chronic diarrhea. The herb is rich in tannins and flavonoids, and has anti-cattarhal and astringent properties. It is helpful in healing mucous membranes, treating mucous colitis and reducing mucus in the intestines.
The antibiotic myricitrin also helps reduce fever, thus lending credence to the Choctaw Indians use of this wonderful herbal remedy. Bayberry supports the immune system and helps the body resist disease. It exhibits antibiotic activity is useful in inhibiting a wide range of bacteria, protozoa and infection.
As a diaphoretic, Bayberry promotes heavy sweating and when perspiration increases, wastes and toxins are released through the skin. It is also believed to stimulate lymphatic drainage.
An added benefit of Bayberry extract is not only its astringent properties but that it works as a stimulant, giving vitality to the body and helping to resist disease. Bayberry has been used to cleanse the bloodstream and purify the systems of the body.
It also stimulates the circulatory system, helping to improve circulatory disorders.
Bayberry is unusually high in oligomeric proanthocyandins (OPC's), the most powerful class of free radical scavenging antioxidants. OPC's are believed to support every metabolic system in the body by protecting it against internal and environmental stresses. It is 20 times more powerful than vitamin C and 50 times more potent than vitamin E. OPC's defend against cardiovascular diseases, degenerative diseases and premature aging. They boost the immune system, lower blood pressure and help lower LDL cholesterol levels. OPC's also increase strength and elasticity of blood vessels while slowing down the collapse of collagen, keeping skin firm and inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
As a stimulant, Bayberry is said to be beneficial for improving low thyroid activity is an excellent remedy for the treatment of goiter. A strong astringent that is good for internal ulcerations. Bayberry has also been used to treat bleeding of all kinds, whether from the stomach, lungs, uterine hemorrhaging or excessive menstruation. It is said to have an excellent effect on female organs.
Other Uses: Bayberry makes an effective poultice for ulcerated and running sores, a rub for inflamed varicose veins and application for hemorrhoids. It is also considered an effective insecticide. For external use, the traditional use of Bayberry liquid herbal extract is to control itching, sores, to prevent hair loss and control dandruff. The extract of Bayberry root is used to remove cellulite.
Herbalists used Bayberry (in large doses) as an emetic, which produced vomiting, in the treatment of narcotic poisoning.
Ingredients: Bayberry Root Bark and 110% proof Certified Grain Alcohol.
Dosage: Use 6-12 drops in juice or water, or under the tongue. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions: Pregnant or nursing women should not use Bayberry Herbal Supplement; and since it alters the body's processing of sodium and potassium, those who must watch their sodium/potassium balance, such as people with kidney disease, high blood pressure or congestive heart failure, should consult their doctors before using this product. Large doses (many times the recommended dosage) of Bayberry may be emetic and cause stomach problems.
Disclaimer: The information presented herein by Mountain Maus Remedies is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.