Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Quaking Aspen populus tremuloides

Quaking Aspen populus tremuloides herb is famous for it salicin content in the bark which has aspirin like properties. It is native to North America and is at home isn damp and moist areas. The bark of Quaking Aspen populus tremuloides is the one used for medicinal purposes. Quaking Aspen bark constituents are, phenolic glycosides which includes salicin and populin, and tannins. These constituents are what make Quaking Aspen to have fever reducing, pain relieving and anti inflammatory properties similar to aspirin.

Quaking Aspen can be used to treat arthritic anfd rheumatic aches and pains. It can also be used to treat diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome and urinary tract infections.

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