Fringe Tree
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Botanical Name |
Chionanthus virginicus |
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Family |
Oleaceae |
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Other Names |
Old man’s beard, snowdrop tree |
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Native to |
North America |
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Parts used |
Root bark |
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Harvesting |
Roots: spring or autumn |
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Preserving |
Dry carefully |
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Actions |
Antenetic, alterative, cholagogue, diuretic, hepatic, laxative, tonic |
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Constituents |
Saponins Chionanthin, phillyrin |
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Combines with |
Barberry, wild yam |
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Digestive |
Liver |