It also relieves phlegm, upset stomach and colds. It is said that the Puritans carried leaves of this plant in their Bibles, so they could allay hunger pains during the long sermons. Add some leaves to your sachets as a preservative. The leaves of the variety T. Balsamita Camphoratum are used to repel fleas and other insects. Unlike the Hemlock that off-ed Socrates, this nasty weed will cause a horrific death.
Death comes by paralysis and respiratory failure.
One of the big problems with this herb, is that it can easily be mistaken for Cow Parsnip, or wild carrot by the untrained herbalist. The essential oil is used in perfumes and veterinary medicine. It is claimed to be an excellent massage oil to fight cellulite. Do not ingest. Aromatherapists use the oil distilled from the aerial parts to treat broken capillaries, cellulite, varicose veins and hemorrhoids.