| Scientific: | Zanthoxylum americanum |
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| Other: | Prickly ash |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
Cardiovascular
• sluggish circulation
• intermittent claudication
• Raynaud's disease
• varicose veins
Gynecological
• dysmenorrhea with ovarian neuralgia
• ovarian cysts
• polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Gastrointestinal
• digestive complaints with bloating and gas:
• flatulence
• colic
Musculoskeletal
• chronic rheumatism
• arthritis
• myalgias
• Cardiac Stimulant
• Antispasmodic
• Bitter
• Hepatic
• Carminative
• Antimicrobial
• Sialogogue
• Isoquinoline Alkaloids (Chelerythrine, Magnoflorine)
• Flavonoids
• Lignans
• Coumarin
• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 0.5-3 ml tid
• Infusion (dried berries): 0.5-1.5 g tid
Contraindications: Pregnancy and lactation (due to isoquinoline alkaloid content).
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