“Fraxinus americana.” Wikipedia. Wikipedia.org, 9 Oct. 2012. Web. 01 Mar. 2016.
| Scientific Name | Fraxinus americana |
| Common Names | White Ash |
| Nativity | Native |
| Medicinal or Edible Section | Sap, Bark, Leaves |
| Medicinal and Edible Uses | Sap- produces bitter tasting syrup; Bark- infusion treats skin sores, itches, and head lice, inner bark is laxative, diuretic, tea treats stomach aches and fever; Leaves- soothes itching from mosquito bites and bee stings |
| Used to treat | Cathartic/Laxative, Gynecology, Skin, Stomach |
Sandy Hook Herbarium can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
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