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==The benefits of Winged Prickly Ash are==
* The seeds and the bark are stomachic and vermifuge. They are used as an aromatic tonic in the treatment of fevers, dyspepsia and cholera. * The powdered seeds are eaten to rid the body of roundworm. * A decoction of 7-14 seeds is used in the treatment of abscesses, arthritis, bruises, gastritis, swellings etc. * A paste of the seeds is held between the teeth for about 10 minutes to relieve toothache* The fruits, branches and thorns are considered to be carminative and stomachic. They are used as a remedy for toothache* A paste of the leaves is applied externally to cuts and wounds[272* The resin contained in the bark, and especially in that of the roots, is powerfully stimulant and tonic[82* The root is boiled in water for about 20 minutes and the filtered water drunk as an anthelmintic* An infusion of the leaves is drunk to relieve stomach pains* A paste of the leaves is applied externally to treat leucoderma.
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