-IBIS-1.5.0-
rx
herb
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.