Prickly Ash is an excellent circulatory stimulant; although it is slower working than Cayenne, its effects are longer lasting.

Description
Prickly Ash is an alterative, antispasmodic, blood purifier, and stimulant.

From Herbal Descriptions by Truman Berst: #3165 PRICKLEY ASH (Xanthoxylum americanum) Prickly Ash is an excellent circulatory stimulant; although it is slower working than Cayenne, its effects are longer lasting. The berries contain the volatile oil and are more active in stimulating circulation. As a general stimulant, it is beneficial for cold extremities, cold joints, rheumatism, arthritis, lethargy, and slow-healing wounds. It is a blood purifier, useful for skin diseases and accumulations in the joints. It is warming to the stomach, strengthening to the digestion, and beneficial for colic, cramps, flatulence, and poor digestion. It is often mixed with carminatives when used for the digestive system. Prickly Ash is a great herb to use with formulas for breaking fevers. The powdered bark may be chewed for toothaches. It may be used as a poultice to heal and dry wounds.

Ingredients
Prickly Ash Bark, R/O Water, 12% Alcohol.

Methodology
Use 6-12 drops in juice, water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Traditional Historical Uses
Stimulates circulation, good for rheumatism, stiff joints, arthritis, gas, and poor digestion.

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