Fringe Tree - Chionanthus Virginicus
This Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) monograph is an excerpt from the first edition of Dr. Sharol's book "Herbal Medicine From The Heart of The Earth." You can purchase the 2020, third edition of this book with an expanded materia medica/monograph section, herbal formulas and directions on making herbal products in Dr. Sharol's Book Store. You receive free shipping in the USA. The expanded 3rd edition materia medica, and additional herbal tidbits are also available as a kindle ebook at Amazon and details on this e-book are here.
Fringe tree - Chionanthus virginicus in the Oleaceae or Olive family
Parts used: Inner bark.
Taste/smell: Slightly bitter, astringent.
Tendencies: Drying, cooling.
Dosage: Decoction: 1 tablespoon per cup of water, decocted for 25 minutes; or 1:5 dry liquid extract: 10-30 drops 1-4 times per day in a little water.
Mental picture and specific indications: Specific indications are dirty, sallow skin with expressionless eyes, hepatic tenderness, nausea and vomiting, jaundice with itching skin, thin light-colored stools or constipation with dry feces. It is to be considered with pain under the right scapula, general lethargy and ailments induced by changes of the weather.
Use: (a) Cholagogue, (b) Choleretic, (c) Antiseptic, (d) Cathartic, (e) Hepatic, (f) Diuretic, (g) Digestive tonic.
Fringe tree acts on the digestive organs, urinary tract and venous system to relieve congestion. It is indicated for sluggish liver, gallstones if there is no blockage, pancreatic inactivity and chronic disease of the liver and spleen. It is an excellent remedy for jaundice when it is not due to a blockage.
Contraindications: Fringe tree is contraindicated in bile duct obstruction. It is also contraindicated in pregnancy unless used under the guidance of a trained professional
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