Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Prickly Ash Bark In 1849-1850 there was an outbreak in America of a serious epidemic called Asian Cholera. It was discovered, at that time, that there was an herb that could reverse the symptoms of this disease. That herb was Prickly Ash bark. This herb is still in use today as the main ingredient used in the Hoxsey formula for cancer. Prickly Ash bark was also used in treating syphilis.We carry both the bark and the berries. The berries are known as brown peppercorns or Szechuan peppers which are used in Szechuan cooking.Prickly ash bark has been used as an expectorant, cold remedy, tooth ache remedy, and for all around general health. It is great for increasing general circulation because it is a mild central nervous system stimulant. Everything is dependent upon good circulation. It will help with things like varicose veins and leg cramps that are caused by poor circulation. And due to these circulatory enhancing effects it will aid in the treatment of joint problems, and rheumatic complaints. It can be used both internally and externally on the joints. Also, for skin diseases and even stomach pain. It is a good blood purifier and as such, helps to improve the healing of slow healing wounds and relieving tooth aches. For this purpose, use powered Prickly Ash bark. It has a drawing action that stimulates and cleanses the wound, drying it up and allowing it to heal. It can also be used in a poultice for this purpose.The stimulatory action of Prickly Ash is slower than that of Cayenne but it has a longer lasting action and is more permanent. It is effective in opening up obstructed area of the body. It promotes perspiration, invigorates the stomach, strengthens digestion, and is good to combine with other herbs to help break up fevers. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast with the Search weather shortcut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Interesting blurp on the prickly ash. Sounds like an interesting plant, is it wildcraftingly available? Any idea how sustainable it's grown/harvested/collected? A longer lasting stimulant sounds intrigueing. Been wondering what could be used instead of cayenne for wilderness based survival medicine. We have wild ginger growing in the northeast that has some stimulating properties but I haven't worked with it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Wild ginger?? I use ginger root alot.. but I get the organic from the true foods. Prickly ash bark is available - herbalcom.com carrys it for sure. Suziprayerfulmantis <prayerfulmantis@...> wrote: Interesting blurp on the prickly ash. Sounds like an interesting plant, is it wildcraftingly available? Any idea how sustainable it's grown/harvested/collected? A longer lasting stimulant sounds intrigueing. Been wondering what could be used instead of cayenne for wilderness based survival medicine. We have wild ginger growing in the northeast that has some stimulating properties but I haven't worked with it yet. We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love(and love to hate): TV's Guilty Pleasures list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 > Wild ginger?? Yes, wild ginger. It's not the same species at all but has some of the same chemical constiuents in it. The root/rhizome is FAR smaller too, I much prefer to use the domesticated stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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