Populus tremuloides (MICHX.)
Family: N.O. Salicaceae
Synonyms: American Aspen. White Poplar. Quaking Aspen.
Part Used: Bark.
Habitat: North America.
Description
| Uses
| Elm Tree Disease
| Constituents
| Medicinal Action
and Uses
| Other Species
¶ Description. This tree does not grow well in Britain, but in America
it grows up to 100 feet in height. It has a pale yellowish bark on the young
trunk and main branches; broadly ovate finely-toothed leaves averaging 1 3/4
inch long and wide, and having fine hairs on the margin.
The bark should be collected in spring. It has a bitterish taste and no
odour.
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¶ Constituents. The bark probably has similar properties to that of Populus
tremula of Europe, i.e. salicin and populin.
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¶ Medicinal Action and Uses. Febrifuge and tonic, chiefly used in
intermittent fevers. It has been employed as a diuretic in urinary affections,
gonorrhoea and gleet. The infusion has been found helpful in debility, chronic
diarrhcea, etc. Is a valuable and safe substitute for Peruvian bark.
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¶ Dosages. Fluid extract, 1 drachm. Of salicin, in intermittents, 10
to 30 grains. Of populin, 1 to 4 grains.
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¶ Other Species.
P. grandidentata, the large Aspen, is said to have more activity and
bitterness.
P. candicans is also used.
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Reprinted from "A
Modern Herbal" (1931)
Mrs. M. Grieve, Edited by Mrs. C.F. Leyel
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