Kidneywood: Eysenhardtia spp
Palo Azul or Palo
Local Central Texas Species Eysenhardtia texana
Loving my local Kidneywood. Such a unique orange, grease-like fragrance to the foliage!
Refreshing and clearing, with a deeper downward feel.
Attracts Butterflies and is a Native perennial!
Palo Azul or Palo
Local Central Texas Species Eysenhardtia texana
Loving my local Kidneywood. Such a unique orange, grease-like fragrance to the foliage!
Refreshing and clearing, with a deeper downward feel.
Attracts Butterflies and is a Native perennial!
Actions: antibacterial and antifungal
Traditional Use as a urinary tract disinfectant and in diabetes to help regulate blood sugar.
Traditional Preparations: Infusion of aerial parts–water extracts
Personally, I have used it to help clear out UTI’s.
http://www.sbs.utexas.edu/bio406d/images/pics/fab/eysenhardtia_texana.htm
http://www.bjbs-online.org/article.asp?id=344
http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=EYTE
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031942299002216
http://www.plantmaps.com/nrm/eysenhardtia-texana-texas-kidneywood-native-range-map.php
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17666811
http://www.buenasalud.net/2010/05/15/planta-medicinal-palo-azul.html#
