bayberry
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bayberry
Herbal medicine
A shrub, the root bark of which contains myricadiol—a triterpene, myricitrin—a flavonoid glycoside, tannins, resin and gum; it is anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and astringent.
Toxicity
Electrolyte derangement; retention of Na+ and reduced K+.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
bay·ber·ry
(bā'ber-ē) A fragrant shrub (Myrica pennsylvanica, M. cerifera) native to North America with leaves that are prepared in various medicinal formulations.
Synonym(s):
candleberry,
southern wax myrtle,
waxberry.
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