Larch - European
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Botanical Name |
Larix deciduas |
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Family |
Pinaceae |
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Description |
Deciduous conifer. Can live up to 700 years old. Female flowers bright red, male flowers - yellow |
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Native to |
Britain, Europe |
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Parts Used |
Bark |
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Actions |
Antiseptic, astringent, balsamic, diuretic, expectorant |
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Constituents |
Volatile oil Lignans –lariciresinol, liovil, scoisolariciresinol Resins consisting of resin acids larinolic acid, laricinolic acid Essential oil alpha pinene, beta pinene, limonene, phellandrene, borneol Polysaccharides and gums -arabinogalactans |
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Circulatory muscle joints |
Rheumatism |
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Respiratory |
Bronchitis, colds, coughs, cystitis |
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Other Uses |
Timber, boats |