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Bayberry
Important safety information: Human safety and efficacy data are inadequate. Tannin-rich root bark may cause nausea, vomiting or digestive irritation. Avoid pregnancy, breastfeeding, children and liver or kidney disease; do not confuse bayberry with bay leaf or barberry.
Herbal actions
- Astringent traditionally
- tonic traditionally
- antimicrobial in vitro
Traditional and practitioner uses
These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.
- Historical astringent gargles
- Historical digestive use
- Human evidence is lacking
Main constituents
Tannins, triterpenes, flavonoids, resin and starch
Preparation overview
Tea: Not recommended for routine self-dosing. Do not confuse medicinal root bark with bayberry fruit wax used for candles and cosmetics.
Liquid extract reference: No evidence-based universal dose
Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.
Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.