Ailanthus

Other Names : Chinese sumac, Tree of heaven, Shade tree, Copal tree, Ailanthus glandulosa, A. altissima
See also : Tree of Heaven

Benefits and uses of Ailanthus are

The homeopathic medicine ailanthus is effective in treating a number of conditions.

• It is very useful in curing glandular fever (a severe, contagious variety of mononucleosis associated with Epstein-Barr virus, distinguished by unexpected fever and a gentle swelling of lymph nodes). Apart from mild swellings, patients enduring glandular fever also have white mucus, redness of the tonsils and an extremely painful throat which makes it difficult to swallow food and fluid. In brief, glandular fever is very painful for those who have been suffering from this infectious ailment. In addition, people suffering from glandular fever may also experience headaches, persistent exhaustion as well as throbbing muscles.