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Chionanthus virginicus (Fringe Tree)

botanicals

definition

botanical name(s): Chionanthus virginicus

synonyms: fringe tree, old man's beard

part(s) used: root, bark

qualities: bitter, cold, neutral

affinities:

actions: hepatic, cholagogue, alterative, diuretic, tonic, laxative

dosage:

» tincture: 0.3 - 1.5 ml.

therapy: liver disease, jaundice, gall bladder disease

AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1

toxicity: 0

constituents: chionanthin and saponin

contraindicated in patients with bile duct obstruction (Brooks) or bile duct impaction due to cholagogue activity (Brinker)

• ptyalism may occur (Felter and Lloyd, p. 501)

• overdose may cause severe frontal headaches, sore eyes, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, black stools, diaphoresis, decreased pulse rate, and generalized weakness

• mild narcotic effects are reported (Duke, p. 116)

footnotes

Brinker F. 1989. To Health With Herbs (from Eclectic Dispensatory of Botanical Therapeutics. vol. I, Alstat E (comp.)), Portland, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Brooks S (ed.). 1995. Botanical Toxicology. Protocol J Bot. Med, 1:147-58.

Duke, J.A. 1985. C.R.C. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.

Felter, H. W., and Lloyd, J. U. 1983. King's American Dispensatory, Vols. I and II. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.

ize="8">Botanical Toxicology. Protocol J Bot. Med, 1:147-58.

Duke, J.A. 1985. C.R.C. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.

Felter, H. W., and Lloyd, J. U. 1983. King's American Dispensatory, Vols. I and II. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.

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