Wafer Ash
OTHER NAME(S): Bois Puant, Orme de Samarie, Pickaway Anise, Prairie Grub, Scubby Trefoil, Stinking Prairie Bush, Swamp Dogwood, Three-Leaved Hop Tree, Wingseed, Ptelea trifoliata, Ceniza de oblea, Ptéléa Trifolié
Overview
Wafer ash (Ptelea trifoliata) is a tree that grows in eastern North America. The root bark has been used to make medicine.
Some chemicals in wafer ash might have antibacterial and antifungal effects.
People use wafer ash for stomach problems, poor appetite, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses
We currently have no information for Wafer Ash overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if wafer ash is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if wafer ash is safe or what the side effects might be. Contact with the skin can cause the skin to become more sensitive to the sun. This might increase the risk of getting sunburned.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if wafer ash is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if wafer ash is safe or what the side effects might be. Contact with the skin can cause the skin to become more sensitive to the sun. This might increase the risk of getting sunburned.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if wafer ash is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Wafer Ash overview.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of wafer ash might be. 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 a healthcare professional before using.
References
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Mitscher LA, Bathala MS, Clark GW, et al. Antimicrobial agents from higher plants. The quaternary alkaloids of Ptelea trifoliata. Lloydia 1975;38:109-16.