Fraxinus nigra

Fraxinus nigra
Family:Fraxinus nigra; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Laxative; Ophthalmic; Tonic.
Common name:Black ash
The leaves are diaphoretic diuretic laxative. They should be gathered in June well dried and stored in airtight containers. The inner bark has been used as a tonic for the liver and stomach to check vaginal discharge and to treat painful urination. An infusion of the inner bark has been used as an eye wash for sore eyes.

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