Anti-oxidant effect helps prevent rancidity in ointments.
Poplar bud is used as an additive in several pharmaceutical preparations.
Treats coughs and colds when taken internally. There may be safer, more-effective treatments. Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs. Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist.