Dr. Duke's
Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
Ethnobotanical uses
- Myroxylon balsamum (FLACOURTIACEAE)
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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:
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(E-Mail:
SteveBS@nhgri.nih.gov)
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The USDA does not recommend self diagnosis or self medication.
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