Prickly Ash ( Zanthoxylum americanum)
Other Names::
A shrub or small tree native to North America, historically used by indigenous peoples for its stimulating effects on circulation and digestion.
Energetics::
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
stimulant
Raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
Carminative
Relieve gas by suppressing the formation of gas in the intestines and promoting expulsion of gas.
Antirheumatic
Helps ease pain of rheuatism and inflammation of joints and muscles
Analgesic
Relieves pain
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Circulatory
Digestive