Medicinal Trees: Chinaberry (Melia azedarach) and Wax Myrtle (Morella cerifera or Myrica cerifera)
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A few years ago, I discovered Myrica gale grows here in BC in coastal estuaries. I did some research on it and found several topical uses for it and several cautions regarding GI issues, headaches or skin irritations. And I knew that it was used to flavour beers, but I didn't know it had narcotic properties!
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That is a family of trees I need to learn to use. I have an allergy to bayberry, so I have avoided them. But, bog myrtle grows commonly in NC. I do want to try making gruit... I bet it causes one Heck of a hangover though!
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I bet it does, too! I'll leave that for you to try and we can all experience it vicariously through you. 😂
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Did you hear the cocktail recipe in my last podcast using venus maidenhair fern - now that would pack a wallop!
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@judsoncarroll4 I was always led to believe that white cedars (Melia azedarach) are one of the very few Australian deciduous natives. They grow plentiful where I used to live, lovely shade trees but most people disliked them as they encouraged a hairy grub that could take over most households. I was unaware of their medicinal uses, so thank you.
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