The Balm of Gilead is another medicinal plant that all of us need to know. It is rich in flavonoids, phenolic glycosides which includes salicin. This also another medicinal plant that resembles aspirin for its anti-inflammatory and fever reducing properties. The parts used for medicinal purposes are the bark and the buds.
Medicinal Uses of Balm of Gilead
- Balm of Gilead is used by pharmaceutical companies in cough mixtures
- It has expectorant, antiseptic and analgesic properties which make it an excellent remedy for sore throats and dry coughs.
- It can also be applied to chapped skin, small wounds, suburns and haemorroids with excellent results.
- Scientific studies have shown balm of Gilead to have significant anti bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties
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