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* The seeds and the bark are stomachic and vermifuge. They are used as an aromatic tonic in the treatment of fevers, dyspepsia and cholera.
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* The powdered seeds are eaten to rid the body of roundworm.
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* 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
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* The fruits, branches and thorns are considered to be carminative and stomachic. They are used as a remedy for toothache
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* A paste of the leaves is applied externally to cuts and wounds[272
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* The resin contained in the bark, and especially in that of the roots, is powerfully stimulant and tonic[82
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* The root is boiled in water for about 20 minutes and the filtered water drunk as an anthelmintic
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* An infusion of the leaves is drunk to relieve stomach pains
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* A paste of the leaves is applied externally to treat leucoderma.
 
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Revision as of 09:35, 11 February 2017

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Northern Prickly Ash

See also :

Other Names: Zanthoxylum armatum / Xanthoxylum armatum. The bark and berry are used to make medicine.

Special Precautions of Winged Prickly Ash

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.