Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines: Kalmia, Laurel

judsoncarroll4

https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/medicinal-shrubs-and-woody-vines-238

Torey

We have 2 species of Kalmia in BC. Western Bog-laurel (K. microphylla) which is fairly widespread and Alpine-azalea (K. procumbens) which is less common.

This is one I personally wouldn't use internally but it does have its place in topical preparations. Have you ever used it, Judson?

There is a homeopathic remedy made from Kalmia that would be a much safer way to take this herb internally for rheumatic pains and neuralgia.

Certainly has pretty flowers.

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/924600#Comment_924600

Nope, no internal on this one! Even honey made from the flowers around here can make you sick.