Fagus sylvatica Beech (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Fagus sylvatica
Beech
Deciduous tree
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The Fagus sylvatica plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Beech.

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Latin Name:  Fagus sylvatica
Common Name:  Beech
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Large quantities of the seed may be toxic[65, 76].

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Grows in woodlands where it is often the dominant species, especially on chalky soils[13].

Medicinal Information: The bark is antacid, antipyretic, antiseptic, antitussive, expectorant, odontalgic[7, 9]. A tar (or creosote), obtained by dry distillation of the branches, is stimulating and antiseptic[4]. It is used internally as a stimulating expectorant and externally as an application to various skin diseases[4, 238]. The pure creosote has been used to give relief from toothache, but it should not be used without expert guidance[7]. The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are 'Intolerance', 'Criticism' and 'Passing judgements'[209].

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