Scientific Name: Zanthoxylum Americanum
Origin: United States
AKA: Toothache tree
Parts Used: Bark, Berries
Active Compounds: Herclavin, Neoherculin, Tannins, Alkaloids, Lignans, Volatile oil, resins
Background: Prickly ash gets its nickname "toothache tree" because of its use by Native Americans to treat toothaches.
Description: Prickly ash is native to the United States and Canada. It is a shrub with green leaves and red berries that grows as tall as 10 feet. The bark that is used is gathered during the spring. The berries are harvested during summer.
Safety: Do not take prickly ash if you are pregnant. Do not take this herb internally if you have a stomach inflammation. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
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