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Herb Profile for Hoheria |
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| Botanical Name: |
| Hoheria populnea |
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| Common Names: |
| Hoheria, Houhere, Lacebark, Ribbonwood, Thousand Jacket. |
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| Hoheria is a rapidly growing small tree belonging to a genus that is endemic to New Zealand. Its name derives from its many lace-like layers of inner bark, which can be torn into ribbon-like strips. |
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| Most of the medicinal uses to which Hoheria was applied in the early days appear to relate to its content of mucilaginous polysaccharides, as a soothing agent for digestive and respiratory problems, as well as an emollient (softening agent) for external application. Due to the many similarities between the applications of this plant and those of Slippery Elm bark (Ulmus fulva) it may be seen as the New Zealand equivalent to Slippery Elm, a plant which is becoming an endangered species. It is particularly useful for inflammatory conditions of the digestive system. |
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| Conditions for which Hoheria may be useful include dyspepsia (discomfort after eating eg. bloating, heartburn, or nausea), stomach and duodenal ulcers, colitis, gastritis, reflux oesophagitis, enteritis & other inflammatory bowel conditions. |
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| Actions:
- Demulcent (soothing to mucous membranes)
- Gastroprotective
- Anti-inflammatory
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| Contraindications and Cautions:
Records of the use of this plant show it has been used extensively by both indigenous populations of New Zealand and European settlers alike for more than 150 years. No adverse effects or contraindications have been reported to date.
No herb-drug interactions have been reported to date.
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Disclaimer: Information on this website is not designed to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
It is recommended you consult you natural health practitioner before commencing
any herbal supplement programme |
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