Bayberry Effects, Dosage, and Side Effects Candleberry; Myrica cerifera; Wax Myrtle

Myrica is a genus of about 35 species of small trees and shrubs in the family Myricaceae, order Fagales. The genus has a wide distribution, including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America, and missing only from Australasia. Some botanists split the genus into two genera on the basis of the catkin and fruit structure, restricting Myrica to a few species, and treating the others in Morella.

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... Bayberry contains a high percentage of chemicals known as tannins, which have been associated with kidney or liver damage if they are taken by mouth. In addition, a case study of several people who regularly used large amounts of an oral product that contained tannins for many years, found they had a higher incidence of tongue and lip cancer than expected. Cancers of the nose and esophagus may also be more likely in people who take large amounts of tannin-containing products for long amounts of time. Although little specific information regarding bayberry is available, bayberry is not recommended to be taken by mouth due to the possibility that the tannins in it may cause kidney or liver problems or cancer. ...
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