Family
- Pinaceae
Constituents
- Turpentine, essential oil (alpha-pinene)
Parts used
- Trunks (from which a balsam is extracted) = European larch turpentine
Properties
- Hyperemic
- Antiseptic
Indications
In external use
- Rheumatisms
- Problems in the region of the nerves (neuralgias)
- Furuncles
- Catarrh in the region of the respiratory system
- Varicose veins
Side effects
Allergy, possible effects in the central nervous system region in case of internal use (pill,...).
Contraindications
Allergy (hypersensitivity) to larch, bronchial asthma.
Interactions
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Observations
The effectiveness of this plant is proven by several clinical studies.
It is mainly the active ingredient alpha-pinene (essential oil compound) that would be responsible for the positive effects of this plant in case of rheumatism and disorders in the nerve region.