answersLogoWhite

0

Contains large amounts of mucilage. Mucilage is a thick, slimy substance produced by plants. It has a soothing effect on mucous membranes.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What are the medicinal actions of black haw?

Black haw medicinal effects include antispasmodic, sedative, astringent, muscle relaxant, cardiotonic, uterine relaxant, and anti-inflammatory.


Haw do you spell this word?

active


What kind of food are haw flakes?

Haw flakes are a fruit flavored sweet commonly eaten in China. The term "Haw" comes from ingredient the Chinese Hawthorn often used for medicinal purposes to aid digestion.


How many black people was on hee haw?

Performed on hee haw


Where is black haw grown?

Black haw is native to the woodlands of temperate and subtropical parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.


What parts of the black haw shrub are used for medicinal purposes?

The bark of the branches and roots of the plant. The root bark should be harvested only in the fall. Bark from the branches may be used either in spring or fall.


What are the drug interactions associated with black haw use?

There are no known interactions of black haw with foods, other herbs or standard medications.


What is a black haw?

A black haw is another term for the Viburnum prunifolium, native to the east and east south central United States.


What are the side effects associated with using black haw?

The side effects of black haw have not been well studied although it has centuries of traditional use in humans.


What is a black haw viburnum?

A black haw viburnum is another term for the Viburnum prunifolium, also known as the blackhaw, native to east and east south central United States.


What are the common names of black haw?

Other names are stag-bush and American sloe.


What are the physical characteristics of black haw?

Black haw is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 20 feet tall. It has dark gray to blackish bark with rough texture, and glossy green leaves that turn reddish-purple in fall. The plant produces small white flowers in spring, followed by dark blue or black berries in late summer.