Bark · Americas

Prickly Ash Bark

Zanthoxylum americanum

BarkAmericasMedium potency

Traditional Uses

Circulatory stimulantTraditionally used for painCarminativeDiaphoretic

Traditionally used for

Traditionally prepared as

Traditional use is a tincture or brew 1 tsp bark as tea. Amounts and directions vary by product. Follow the label, and check with a pharmacist before combining with prescription medicine.

This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

Safety profile

Avoid in pregnancy and peptic ulcers.

Check interactions with your medications

Categories

#circulation#pain#digestive

This profile is educational. Herbal remedies can be powerful and may interact with medications. Always discuss new supplements with your physician or pharmacist before starting, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or while taking prescription drugs.