Deodar

Cedrus deodara

Traditionally attributed effects: wood carminative, induces sweating and urination; bark strongly astringent and fever-reducing; for fever, diarrhoea and dysentery, lung and urinary complaints, rheumatism, haemorrhoids, kidney stones; oil for skin diseases and ulcers.

Safety notes

Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Preparation

Wood powder 3–6 g; decoction 28–56 ml; turpentine 10–40 drops; bark powder on ulcers; oil externally.

Use in traditions

Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Devadaru. Deodar, 'wood of the gods', grows in the western Himalaya and is used for temples. In Ayurveda (devadaru) the wood and oil are used for joint pain, coughs and skin diseases. It is the national tree of Pakistan.

Applications

Use by tradition

How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.

Ayurvedic materia medica

Attributed effects

Wood carminative, induces sweating and urination; bark strongly astringent and fever-reducing; for fever, diarrhoea and dysentery, lung and urinary complaints, rheumatism, haemorrhoids, kidney stones; oil for skin diseases and ulcers.

Preparation and amount

Wood powder 3–6 g; decoction 28–56 ml; turpentine 10–40 drops; bark powder on ulcers; oil externally.

Ways to prepare herbs: Decoction Powder and kitchen

Sources

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