PRICKLY ASH Xanthoxylum clava-herculis
Liquid extract of dried tree bark.
- Actions: Stimulating alterative tonic to the nervous and circulatory systems (but does not
excite nor agitate). Enhances secretions and general metabolism. Stimulates flow of saliva and
digestive juices, increases appetite and enhances digestion; carminative. Enhances immune
system function; antirheumatic. Diaphoretic.
- Uses: All conditions of marked atony and deficient secretions; torpor and catarrh of mucous
membranes; chronic dyspepsia and catarrhal gastritis; flatulent colic. Sluggish blood and
lymphatic circulation; cold skin and extremities; intermittent claudication and Raynaud's
syndrome. Alterative in skin diseases (e.g., eczema, psoriasis). Weak nerve force. Sexual
problems associated with chronic torpor of sexual glands and organs. To potentiate action of
other immune system herbs (e.g., Echinacea, Burdock). Arthritis, rheumatism and gout.
Tonic in slow recuperation from depleting illness. Fevers, colds and flu.
- Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 2 to 4 times per day.
- Cautions: Taking drops undiluted may cause nausea.