The hardened resin collected from stems is gently heated near a gentle heat source until it becomes pliable, then applied directly to the affected area and held in place with a cloth. Leave on for a few moments then remove; reserve for occasional external use. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopeia before use.
Small fragments of dried resin are placed on embers or charcoal dedicated to incense, in a well-ventilated area. The smoke was traditionally used to purify the air or for brief, spaced inhalation. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopeia before use.
The leaves and young stems can be boiled for a few minutes in water to obtain a liquid intended for external rubbing on tired muscles, according to a reported but poorly formalized use. A professional should be consulted before any regular use. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopeia before use.
This plant from hot deserts is not found naturally in France; it can sometimes be found cultivated in dry gardens or succulent plant collections, more rarely from certain herbalists specializing in American desert plants.