Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Prickly Ash Xanthoxylum americanum	Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, sialagogue, stimulant, stomachic.	Single product	August 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Prickly Ash, Yellow Wood, Toothache Bark, Suterberry, Pellitory Bark. Parts Used: Bark and berries. Historical Uses: Internally, Prickly Ash has mainly been used to relieve symptoms of rheumatism.1 It has also been employed to treat gastro-intestinal disorders, respiratory catarrh, asthma and skin diseases.1 Prickly Ash is considered to be an overall stimulant.2 It is claimed to be useful in cases of Raynaud's disease (cold extremities).1 It has also been recommended in cases of colic, diarrhea, dropsy, syphilis and paralysis.2 Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy and in cases of acute inflammation of the stomach, internal bleeding or by patient undergoing treatment with anticoagulants. Adverse reactions: Avoid excessive consumption. Dosage: 10 to 40 drops three times per day, or as needed. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.247 2 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.117.

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