Agricultural Research Service - ARS

Dr. Duke's
Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases

Ethnobotanical uses

Myroxylon balsamum (FLACOURTIACEAE)

Ache(Head) Duke,1972; Antiseptic Steinmetz, Uphof, Woi.6; Asthma Duke,1972; Bactericide* Woi.6; Bronchitis Uphof; Catarrh Duke,1972, Woi.6; Cold Uphof; Cough Uphof, Woi.6; Deodorant Duke,1972; Expectorant Duke,1972, Liogier, Steinmetz, Uphof, Woi.6; Fumigant Steinmetz; Pectoral Steinmetz; Perfume Uphof; Rheumatism Duke,1972; Sclerosis Hartwell; Sore Liogier; Stimulant Steinmetz, Woi.6; Stomachic Duke,1972, Liogier; Swelling Hartwell; Tonic Steinmetz; Tuberculosis* Woi.6; Umbilicus Duke,1972; Venereal Duke,1972; Vulnerary Steinmetz; Wound Liogier



* = Chemical(s) found in plant shown to be effective for the ailment medicated
** = Plant itself shown to be effective for the ailment medicated

Phytochemical Database, USDA - ARS - NGRL, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland
Mon May 20 16:25:39 EDT 2002

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James A. Duke (E-Mail: JimDuke@cpcug.org)
or
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