Fraxinus americana

Fraxinus americana
Family:Fraxinus americana; Aphrodisiac; Astringent; Bitter; Stings; Tonic.
Common name:White ash
The bark is astringent emmenagogue and a bitter tonic. An infusion is used to promote menstruation. It has also been used as a wash to treat skin sores itches and vermin on the scalp. The inner bark is diaphoretic diuretic emetic and strongly laxative. It is used as a tea to remove bile from the intestines as a tonic after childbirth and to relieve stomach cramps and fevers. It is chewed and applied as a poultice to sores. The leaves are used to soothe the itching caused by mosquito bites and bee stings. The seeds are thought to be aphrodisiac.

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