Bayberry Snuff is the Stuff - Keep Some in Your Purse

Bayberrydandruff and hair loss. Apply a fomentation on the
An evergreen shrub or small tree withaffected areas and rinse the scalp with the tea
oblanceolate leaves followed by flowers and thenafter shampooing.o The Tea is excellent for a
spherical gray-white waxy fruit.sore throat. It will thoroughly cleanse all putrid
Family: Myricaceae; other members include Myrtlematter from the throat. Steep one teaspoonful in
Genus and Species: Myrica ceriferaa pint of boiling water or 30 minutes. Gargle with
Also known as (aka): Bayberry Bush, Americathe tea until the throat is clear, or gargle 10 times
Bayberry, Southern Bayberry as it flourishes inthen repeat later.o It is a good idea when
Florida, American Vegetable Tallow Tree,sickness of any kind to drink Bayberry tea to
American Vegetable Wax, Bayberry Wax Tree,cleans excess mucous from the stomach. It will
Wax Myrtle, Candleberry, Candleberry Myrtle,cause you to throw up, if it does not, then tickle
Vegetable Tallow, Tallow Shrub.the back of the throat. By doing this, it gets rid of
Medicinal Properties: Astringent, Tonic, Stimulant.the bad mucous and restores the mucous
The Leaves are an aromatic herb that stimulatessecretions to normal activity. Especially good for
circulation, increases perspiration and controlsNicotine Poisoning.o Very good for spongy or
bacterial infection, the wax from the fruit is usedbleeding gums. Just apply the powder form on the
for making candles and soap.gums and let it sit there for as long as you can
The root bark contains myricitrin, as well asstand it then rinse with warm water as you would
tannins and triterpenoids (myricadiol, taraxerol andwith a mouth wash. You can also use the tea and
taraxerone), while the wax contains esters ofswish it around the mouth which is also just as
palmitic, myristic and lauric acid.beneficial.o For Colds make a Tea of:
Parts Used: Root Bark, Leaves, FlowersBayberry and Yarrow or Bayberry and Catnip or
Uses: Bayberry helps Stop Bleeding from theBayberry and Sage or Bayberry and
Lungs, Uterus and Colon and can be used as aPeppermint.oBayberry is high in Tannin content.
Poultice for External Sores.o Used internally forWhen drinking it in a Tea form you may want to
fevers, colds, flu, excessive mucus, colitis. Foradd a little bit of milk to counteract the effect of
excessive or heavy menstruation, as well asthe Tannin.o For use as a Snuff:
vaginal discharge and uterine bleeding, soak aPut a little bit of the powder on your middle finger
tampon in Bayberry tea and insert the tamponof the right hand. Close the left nostril with your
for 20 minute intervals 3 times a day. Veryleft hand and snuff the powder up the right nostril.
important to contact a Doctor.o Very good forDo the same with the left side. It is best to use
jaundice, cancer sores, itching skin, ulcers, sores,the snuff up both nostrils.