Energy and Flavors- hot, acrid, bitter, dry, spicy
Parts Used- oleo-gum resin from stem
Parts of Body- heart, immune system, liver, lungs, mouth, skin
Conditions- arthritis, asthma, bedsores, blood stagnation, bronchial and lung diseases, bronchial congestion, cancer, candida, cholesterol (high), congestion, coughs, fascioliasis, gums (weak,sore), hay fever, hemorrhoids, indigestion and suppressed gas, infectious fevers, loose teeth, memory, menstrual pains, mouth ulcers, pain, painful menses, phlegm, piles, rheumatic complaints, staph infection, sore teeth and gums, sore throat, strep throat, tuberculosis, ulcers, wounds
Curative Properties- alterative, analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, anticancer, anticatarrhal, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antineoplastic, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, bitter, carminative, circulatory stimulant, disinfectant, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicide, germicide, immunostimulant, insecticide, oxytocic, parasiticide, pectoral, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vulnerary
Biochemical Properties- terpenoids, sesquiterpenes, lindestrene, dihydropyrocurzerenone, furanoeudesma-1, 3-diene
Cautions- avoid in pregnancy due to uterine stimulate, do not take continuously after a couple of weeks, stop 2 weeks before surgery, not recommended if taking anticoagulant
