> Supplement Index > Black Locust / Robinia pseudoacaia / Yellow Locust > Black Locust General Information Black Locust Uses & Scientific Evidence For Black Locust Dosage Information Black Locust Safety & Interaction Information Buy Products That Contain Black Locust - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Black Locust General Information Black Locust is a member of the pea family. The American Indians first prepared the bark for use as an emetic and strong laxative. Black Locust is mildly toxic to humans and is poisonous to animals; however the timber was plentiful and sturdy for settlers to use in building their homes. In the 17th century, Europeans experimented with this tree to see if it had medicinal properties. They made a tea from the flowers and used it to treat headaches, stomach complaints, and nausea. The blooms were steeped in wine and used for treating anemia. Black Locust was also used to induce vomiting, and held in the mouth to soothe a toothache. The flower is said to contain the anti-tumor compound benzoaldehyde. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Black Locust Uses & Scientific Evidence For Black Locust has astringent, diuretic, emetic, emollient, laxative, purgative, sedative, and tonic properties. In folk medicine it is used to treat dyspepsia and spasms. Black Locust is also used to treat indigestion, hyperacidity, gas, abdominal cramps, diarrhea and constipation. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Black Locust Dosage Information Black Locust comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Black Locust Safety & Interaction Information Black Locust is mildly toxic and is poisonous to animals. There have been cases of poisoning from chewing the bark or swallowing the juice of the Black Locust tree. It is important to read and follow the product label directions. Black Locust should not be used by young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Products That Contain Black Locust Below