Community Reference Letters

LARCH Larix decidua, L.


Description European larch or larch common (Larix decidua) Larch
Europe, or common larch (Larix decidua) is a tree species of the genus Larix and family Pinaceae.
medicinal plant (tree) with effect hyperhémiant, used for external use in rheumatism, often presents as an ointment or salve.

Parts used
- trunks (which is extracted balm) = larch turpentine

Properties / Effects / Hint:
Effects:

• Hyperhémiant, antiseptic

Directions: In
external use (recommended use)

• Rheumatism, problems with the nerves (neuralgia), boils, catarrh in the respiratory system

Side Effects: allergy, possible effects at the central nervous system (CNS) when used in internal use (tablets ,...), the purchase of a drug based larch please read the package insert and consult a specialist.
Contraindication: allergy (hypersensitivity) in larch, bronchial asthma, the purchase of a drug based larch please read the package insert and consult a specialist.
Interaction: no known (in our opinion)