Łódź, Botanical Garden

It is native to eastern North America, reaching its largest size in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Ornamental plant. Herbal plant - a tea made from the bark is antiperiodic, aromatic, mildly diaphoretic, laxative, stimulant, tonic; it has historically been used as a substitute for quinine in the treatment of malaria; an infusion has been used in the treatment of stomach ache and cramps; the bark has been chewed by people trying to break the tobacco habit; a hot infusion of the bark has been snuffed to treat sinus problems and has also been held in the mouth to treat toothaches; a tea made from the fruit is a tonic, used in the treatment of general debility and was formerly esteemed in the treatment of stomach ailments. Usable plant - wood is finely grained, soft, light, durable, not strong; it takes a very good polish and is used for boxes, crates, flooring, cabinet making etc.