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Spice Bush

Digestive

Lindera benzoin

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Aromatic North American woodland shrub used by many indigenous peoples including Lenape, Cherokee, and Mohican as a digestive herb and fever remedy.

Active Compounds

benzoinlimonenelinaloolcamphortannins

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions in Lenape and Cherokee medicine
Fever and cold in many North American indigenous traditions
Worm treatment in folk use
Blood purification tonic

Modern Uses

Carminative
Diaphoretic
Antimicrobial
Antioxidant

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, tincture, other
Adult Dose: Bark tea 2-3 cups daily; berries as allspice substitute in cooking
Child Dose: Not established
Preparation Notes: Steep bark or leaves 15 minutes; use dried berries as allspice substitute in cooking.

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Allergy to Lauraceae family
Pregnancy in large doses

Possible Side Effects

Rare allergic reactions

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