Alnus serrulata (Hazel Alder)

Hazel alder

J.B. “PlantFiles Pictures: Hazel Alder (Alnus Serrulata).” Dave’s Garden. N.p., 29 Jan. 2004. Web. 11 Jan. 2016.

Scientific Name  Alnus serrulata
Common Names  Hazel Alder
Nativity  Native
Medicinal or Edible Section  Inner bark, Extract, Cones
Medicinal and Edible Uses  Extract- can treat swelling of the glands, useful in treating skin diseases, and secondary syphilis; Cones- boiling down of cones can be used to help with  hemorrhages, which are  profuse escapes of blood from vessels.
Used to treat  Blood Pressure, Coughs/Colds/Expectorants, Ear/Eye, Fever, Gynecology, Heart, Hemorrhoids,  Kidney/Diuretics, Mouth, Stomach

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