A resinous bud traditionally used for comfort

Used for centuries in herbal preparations, black poplar buds are renowned for their soothing effects on mucous membranes, their beneficial effect on minor circulatory disorders, and their calming power when used externally. Their characteristic balsamic odor also makes them a popular aromatic ingredient in herbal ointments and balms.

Description

Whole dried buds, dark brown to glossy black in color, very resinous to the touch, warm, balsamic aromatic odor, bitter, camphorous taste.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Black poplar
• Latin name: Populus nigrum
• Family: Salicaceae
• Part used: Bud
• Form: Loose
• Origin: Central and Southern Europe
• English name: Black poplar bud
• German name: Schwarzpappelknospe
• Name in Spanish: Yema de álamo negro
• Name in Italian: Gemme di pioppo nero
• Name in Arabic: براعم الحور الأسود

Main virtues

Mild expectorant, respiratory tract soothing, mild anti-inflammatory, vasoprotective, external healing, balsamic.

Main constituents

Resins, flavonoids, natural salicylates (salicylic acid, salicin), essential oils (eugenol, cinnamate), tannins, phenolic acids.

Professional use and dosage

• Glycerin macerate: used in gemmotherapy complexes for the respiratory tract or circulation.
• Balms and ointments: oily macerate of buds in warmed and then filtered vegetable oil.
• Hydroalcoholic extracts: reserved for professionals for the formulation of standardized finished products.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Reserved for regulated professional use.
• Contraindicated in case of allergy to salicylate derivatives.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women or children without medical supervision.

History and use

Used since ancient times in soothing balms and respiratory care, poplar bud is one of the traditional constituents of Copahu balsam or plant cerates. It is valued for external use as well as in modern gemmotherapy for its softening, expectorant, and circulatory properties.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: reserved for approved laboratories and professional preparers.
• Storage: away from air, humidity and heat.
• Shelf life: 12 to 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Order of June 24, 2014 – Official list of plants for regulated use (Legifrance)
• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Works on gemmotherapy and European plant pharmacopoeias

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