Latin Name : Populus Nigra
Country Origin: Romania
Poplar buds have been used since ancient Greek and Roman times in balms and healing salves and the smell is very heady and quite exotic. Used in “balm of Gilead”-style preparations for wounds and aches. Resin-infused oils, botanical extracts, and artisanal salves.
Benefits
- Poplar is used as an ingredient in herbal cough medicines. It is also used to loosen chest congestion and as a stimulant.
- Poplar can be applied directly to the skin for sores, bruises, cuts, pimples, external hemorrhoids, frostbite, and sunburn.
- The sticky resin of poplar buds are rich in flavonoids, tannins and salicin (a precursor to aspirin).
- Poplar buds infused in oil make a healing remedy for muscle soreness and headaches.
Hot Brewing Infused Herbal Tea
- Brewing: 1 teaspoon per 250 ml;
- Simmer 10 minutes or steep in 90°C water for milder flavor.
How it is used
- The buds are used for making delicious concoctions.
- Infuse poplar buds in oil to make a naturally antibiotic and anti-inflammatory healing oil for arthritis pain.
- Poplar bud oil can be used as a base for salves and ointments for troubled skin.
Side effects
Black poplar buds is possibly safe for everyone, however you should consult a specialist before taking it. If you are allergic to any of these: aspirin or similar medications, a honeybee product called propolis, or Peru balsam don’t use poplar buds.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and it is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.
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