Medicinal Uses

• Burns
• Cuts & Wounds
• Rheumatoid_arthritis

Properties

• Analgesic
• Anodyne
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antibacterial
• AntiCancer
• Antirheumatic
• Astringent
• Depurative

Parts Used: Leaf buds

Constituents: volatile oil, up to 2% (including cineole, bisabolene, bisabolol and humulene), resins, palicin and populin, phenolic acids.

The sticky resin of poplar buds contain salicin which your body converts to aspirin. The biblical reference is to the Balm of Gilead, or Mecca balsam, the source of healing balsamic oils in the old world. The popular trees here in North America have the same healing properties. Buds from Populus nigra, P. canadensis, and P. tacamahaca are the most common ones used therapeutically. Poplar buds infused in oil make a healing remedy for muscle soreness and headaches. Poplar is approved by Commission E for the topical treatment of minor cuts and abrasions, hemorrhoids, sunburns, frostbite, and other skin care needs.

Preparation Methods & Dosage

Infuse Balm of Gilead in oil to make a naturally antibiotic and anti-inflammatory healing oil for arthritis pain. Balm of Gilead oil can be used as a base for salves and ointments for troubled skin.

Botanical Name: Populus candicans
aka: Poplar buds, Cottonwood buds, Resin buds
Origin: Croatia/USA/Israel
Notes: Kosher Certified. Non-irradiated
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* FDA disclaimer