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Astringent, expectorant, sedative.
New Jersey tea root-bark has been recommended for various
chest problems, including chronic bronchitis, nervous asthma,
whooping cough, and consumption. It has also been used as
a gargle for inflammations and irritations in the mouth and
throat, particularly for swollen tonsils. American Indians
used a tea made from the whole plant for skin problems (including
skin cancer and venereal sores). The tea may help raise a
patient’s spirits when despondency sets in during illness.
Historically it was believed that gargling with a strong
tea every two hours will reduce sore, swollen tonsils. If
tonsils are very sore and swollen, make a swab and work around
good and then gargle. It will reduce very badly enlarged tonsils,
and the trouble will rarely recur. It is also believed to
be useful for spleen problems.
In combination with fringe tree and golden seal, it is good
for sick headache, acute indigestion, and nausea due to the
poor activity of the liver.
Traditionally, this was prescribed as a remedy for diabetes,
asthma, bronchitis, and other lung infections.
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