> Supplement Index > Ash /Fraxinus americana / Fraxinus excelsior / American Ash / Biltmore Ash / Cane Ash / Common Ash / European Ash / Weeping Ash / White Ash > Ash General Information Ash Uses & Scientific Evidence For Ash Dosage Information Ash Safety & Interaction Information Buy Products That Contain Ash - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Ash General Information Sometimes called American Ash, this tree not only provides the wood for baseball bats, it is also the most common shade tree in over half of the United States. The timber is tough and pliant and is used in making everything from church pews to bowling alleys, but it has also been used medicinally for hundreds of years. Early settlers learned from Native American Indians the many medicinal qualities of Ash. They used the sap externally for treating cancerous growths. The leaves were used as an antiseptic for cleansing women after childbirth. A tea made from the bark was used externally for itchy scalp and sores, and internally for expelling worms from the body. Ash seeds were thought to have aphrodisiac, diuretic, and digestive stimulant properties. The bark is tonic and astringent. The leaves have laxative, astringent, and diuretic properties and contains vitamin C, sugar, coumarin, iron, copper, potassium, and bioflavonoids. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Ash Uses & Scientific Evidence For Ash tea made from the bark is used to help stop minor bleeding, and acts as an emetic. It is also used for itchy scalp. Teas made from the leaves are used to reduce fevers and water retention. The seeds are used to reduce fever and stimulate the appetite. Ash tincture is used to enhance sexual desire in men, but must be used in moderation as the libido enhancing effect is very strong. Ash leaves have been used as a substitute for senna. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Ash Dosage Information Ash comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. Due to its strong actions, it is important to read and follow product label directions. If you are unsure how much to use for the treatment of your condition, please seek the advice of your physician or a qualified herbalist. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Ash Safety & Interaction Information Due to Ash’s emetic property it does cause vomiting, and therefore, caution should be used when taking it internally. Due to Ash’s strong actions, if you are on other medications, it is best to consult with your physician before using this herb for the treatment of your condition. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Products That Contain Ash Below

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