What are the uses of smoke trees?
In Bulgarian folk medicine, smoketree is used for hemoptysis, inflammation of the intestines and stomach, kidney diseases, diarrhea, heartburn, hemorrhoids. External application: It is used for baths for wounds, eczema, hemorrhoids, for sweating feet, for compresses for purulent wounds and acne. In folk medicine, smoke tree is used primarily as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, and soothing agent—for skin diseases, eczema, acne, purulent pimples, swelling from frostbite, hard-to-heal wounds, foot perspiration, hemorrhoids, boils, persistent leukorrhea (for vaginal douching), varicose veins, and .Being in the cashew and sumac family, the sap of the Smoke Tree is mildly toxic as it does have the potential to cause skin irritation in humans.Cotinus coggygria Scop. Anacardiaceae), known as ‘smoke tree’ or ‘smoke bush’ is a medicinal plant with recognised anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, antigenotoxic, and hepatoprotective activity.Although Native Americans are said to have consumed tree tobacco and to have smoked the leaves for ceremonial and spiritual purposes, smoking tree tobacco induces vomiting, and ingestion causes seizures and even death.
What is the benefit of smoke tree oil?
Smoke Tree essential oil has strong antiseptic and antifungal properties. Aromatherapists use it to support wound healing, treat skin inflammations and infections, and relieve irritations in the oral cavity. In Bulgarian folk medicine, smoketree is used for hemoptysis, inflammation of the intestines and stomach, kidney diseases, diarrhea, heartburn, hemorrhoids. External application: It is used for baths for wounds, eczema, hemorrhoids, for sweating feet, for compresses for purulent wounds and acne.
Is the smoke tree poisonous?
Although the sap of smoketree can sometimes cause an allergic reaction, the leaves are steam-distilled by some pharmaceutical companies and used in shampoos, toothpastes, and even as flavoring in food, wine, and tobacco industries. The only major diseases that can afflict Smoke Trees are fungal diseases, like Verticillium Wilt. These types of infections can be avoided if your Smoke Tree is planted in well-draining soil from the start.