Fringetree
OTHER NAME(S): Arbre à Fleurs de Neige, Arbre à Franges, Arbre à Neige, Arbre de Neige, Arbre à Nieve, Chionanthe de Virginie, Chionanthus, Cionanto, Cionanto de Virginia, Fringe Tree, Gray Beard Tree, Old Man's Beard, Poison Ash, Snowdrop Tree, Snowflower, White Fringe, Chionanthus virginicus, Laurel De Nieve, Arbre De Neige
Overview
Fringetree is a small tree or shrub. The dried root and bark are used to make medicine. It has a very bitter taste.
Fringetree is traditionally used for liver and gallbladder disorders, like gallstones, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
There isn't enough information available to know how fringetree works.
There isn't enough information available to know how fringetree works.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Liver problems.
- Gallstones.
- Water retention.
- Stimulating bile flow.
- As a laxative.
- As a tonic.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of fringetree for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if fringetree is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if fringetree is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if fringetree is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Fringetree overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of fringetree depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for fringetree. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
References
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Boyer L, Baghdikian B, Bun SS, Taoubi K, Diaz-Lanza A, Elias R, Ollivier E. Chionanthus virginicus L.: phytochemical analysis and quality control of herbal drug and herbal preparations. Nat Prod Commun. 2011;6(6):753-8.