Baldwins Prickly Ash Bark ( Zanthoxylum Americanum )

Zanthoxylum clava-herculis (cortex)

[also known as the 'Toothache Tree']

Origin: USA

Health perks:

Prickly Ash bark has a distinctive numbing effect which for this reason is effective for toothaches. This property is as a result of its alkaloids, which provides its analgesic action.

As a circulatory stimulant, it enhances blood flow and improves overall circulatory activity infers its particularly beneficial use in individuals with cold hands and feet, with Raynaud's dis-ease. Just as well demonstrates efficient delivery of herbal nutrients throughout the whole body.

Within traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to address coughs and colds reflecting its warming nature. 'Warming' is also seen as nourishing and so has been exercised traditionally as a poultice for arthritic discomfort, which can be a dry condition energetically.

Historically, this herb has been utilised by Native American tribes to smoothly guide lung function, especially in asthma and bronchitis.

P.S. ***If pregnant/ nursing, or there are health imbalances that require attention, it is always wise to consult a qualified herbal practitioner... even before trying a new remedy.