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+ | The Schinus Molle is a very versatile plant. Cultures from around the world use the bark, leaves and berries from the plant in their teas and poultices. As the Tropical Plant Database explains: | ||
+ | Throughout South and Central America, Brazilian peppertree is reported to be an astringent, antibacterial, diuretic, digestive stimulant, tonic, antiviral and wound healer. | ||
+ | * In Peru The sap is used as a mild laxative and a diuretic, and the entire plant is used externally for fractures and as a topical antiseptic. The oleoresin is used externally as a wound healer, to stop bleeding, and for toothaches, and it is taken internally for rheumatism and as a purgative. | ||
+ | * In South Africa, a leaf tea is used to treat colds, and a leaf decoction is inhaled for colds, hypertension, depression and irregular heart beat. | ||
+ | * In the Brazilian Amazon, a bark tea is used as a laxative, and a bark-and-leaf tea is used as a stimulant and antidepressant. In Argentina, a decoction is made with the dried leaves and is taken for menstrual disorders, and is also used for respiratory and urinary tract infections and disorders. | ||
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Revision as of 12:32, 14 May 2016
Other Names: Schinus Molle , Pink peppercorn, baies roses, poivre rosé, faux poivre, California Pepper, pepper tree berry oil
Special Precautions of Pink pepper
Benefits and uses of Pink pepper are
The Schinus Molle is a very versatile plant. Cultures from around the world use the bark, leaves and berries from the plant in their teas and poultices. As the Tropical Plant Database explains:
Throughout South and Central America, Brazilian peppertree is reported to be an astringent, antibacterial, diuretic, digestive stimulant, tonic, antiviral and wound healer.
- In Peru The sap is used as a mild laxative and a diuretic, and the entire plant is used externally for fractures and as a topical antiseptic. The oleoresin is used externally as a wound healer, to stop bleeding, and for toothaches, and it is taken internally for rheumatism and as a purgative.
- In South Africa, a leaf tea is used to treat colds, and a leaf decoction is inhaled for colds, hypertension, depression and irregular heart beat.
- In the Brazilian Amazon, a bark tea is used as a laxative, and a bark-and-leaf tea is used as a stimulant and antidepressant. In Argentina, a decoction is made with the dried leaves and is taken for menstrual disorders, and is also used for respiratory and urinary tract infections and disorders.