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Kalmia latifolia is an evergreen shrub growing 3–9 m (9.8–29.5 ft) tall. The leaves are 3–12 cm long and 1–4 cm wide. The leaves are 3–12 cm long and 1–4 cm wide. The flowers are hexagonal, sometimes appearing to be pentagonal, ranging from light pink to white, and occur in clusters.
Kalmia is a genus of about ten species of evergreen shrubs from 0.2–5 m tall, in the family Ericaceae (heath). They are native to North America (mainly in the eastern half of the continent) and Cuba .
Kalmia latifolia (common names include mountain-laurel, [15] calico-bush, [15] or spoonwood, [15]), used as an analgesic by placing an infusion of leaves put on scratches made over location of the pain. [13] The bristly edges of ten to twelve leaves" are rubbed over the skin for rheumatism, leaves are also crushed to rub brier scratches.
Research has linked B-vitamins (like B6, B12, and folate) to reducing risk of cognitive decline due to potential memory boosting benefits, says Jaclyn London, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. Citrus fruits
Given that constipation is linked with bloating, Yoon touts the benefits of eating adequate fiber. It Acts as a Natural Diuretic. Water retention can also contribute to bloating, notes Yoon.
Kalmia latifolia, a North American plant known as mountain laurel and numerous other names emphasizing its poisonous nature, such as lambkill, kill-kid, and calf-kill. Trichilia havanensis, a Caribbean softwood plant also known as palo de cuchara and limoncillo (not to be confused with the hardwood plant also known as limoncillo from the citrus ...
Health benefits: Few studies have examined the effects of ginger tea specifically, but various ginger preparations have been shown to help alleviate pregnancy-related nausea.
Kalmia polifolia, previously known as Kalmia glauca [1] and commonly called bog laurel, swamp laurel, [2] or pale laurel, is a perennial [3] evergreen shrub of cold acidic bogs, in the family Ericaceae. It is native to north-eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Hudson Bay southwards.