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WAXBERRY Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake, and other varieties It is reported that, like the buttercup, the Mi'kmaq used the waxberry to treat headaches. It was tied in a bundle and sniffed for this purpose. A general tonic medicine was also made from the plant. The waxberry is a member of the honeysuckle family. Plants from this family are well known in European folk medicine as diuretics, purgatives and expectorants. Laurie Lacey is not responsible for the misuse of information presented on this homepage (for example, the incorrect prepartion and usage of teas and medicines given herein.) The use of recipes for medicines and teas from this page is strictly the responsibility of each individual. |