Poplar
Scientific names: Populus canadensis, Populus euramericana, Populus marilandica, Populus serotina, Populus balsamifera subsp. balsamifera, Populus tacamahacca, Populus candicans
Family: Salicaceae
Alternate names: Balm of Gilead, Balsam Poplar Buds, Bálsamo de Gilead, Baume de Gilead, Black Poplar, Bourgeon de Peuplier, Canadian Poplar, European Aspen, Jia Yang, Pappelknospen, Peuplier, Peuplier Balsamifère, Peuplier Baumier, Peuplier du Canada, Peuplier Euraméricain, Populi Gemma, Quaking Aspen, Trembling Poplar, White Poplar
Background
Poplar are trees that grow in Europe, North America, and other temperate regions. The bark, leaf, and dried, unopened leaf buds are used to make medicine.
Poplar is used for cough, hemorrhoids, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Some experts warn that poplar may interfere with the body's response against COVID-19. There is no strong data to support this warning. But there is also no good data to support using poplar for COVID-19.
Poplar is used for cough, hemorrhoids, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Some experts warn that poplar may interfere with the body's response against COVID-19. There is no strong data to support this warning. But there is also no good data to support using poplar for COVID-19.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if poplar is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Poplar is LIKELY SAFE when applied to the skin. It may cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
Allergies to aspirin or similar medications, a honeybee product called propolis, or Peru balsam: Don't use poplar if you are allergic to any of these.
When applied to the skin: Poplar is LIKELY SAFE when applied to the skin. It may cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if poplar is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Allergies to aspirin or similar medications, a honeybee product called propolis, or Peru balsam: Don't use poplar if you are allergic to any of these.
Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Cough.
- Chest congestion.
- Acne.
- Bruises.
- Frostbite.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Sores.
- Sunburn.
- Wound healing.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of poplar depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for poplar. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Poplar interacts with any medicines. Before taking Poplar, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
There isn't enough information available to know how poplar works.
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