Locust

Origin

- Comes from the black locust and honey locust trees respectively

- Native to Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe

- Bark, flowers, and leaves have a variety of uses

Preparation

- Uses vary widely between the black locust and honey locust

- Black locust flower: reduces fever, relieves spasms, anti-Inflammatory, aids in sleep, diuretic, and laxative effects

- Black locust bark: causes vomiting, relieves toothache, and flavoring

- Cooking is suggested for natural properties

- Oral use only recommended

- Other benefits include cough, sore throat, cold and congestion remedies for both black and honey locust

- Exact dosages unknown for safety

- Honey locust may be used with combinations of roots, bark, or flower preparations

- Risk of toxicity noted though exact reactions unknown

- Combinations with honey for best results