Prickly Ash

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Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

Also known as Angelica Tree, Northern Pickly Ash, Suterberry, and Toothache Tree


​$3.50 per Ounce


History: Prickly Ash is a North American plant that has been used in various ways by Native Americans. The bark was chewed to alleviate toothache, while a balm of ground root and bear fat was used to heal external sores. Native Americans also used Prickly Ash as a warmer for cold hands and feet. A trick they shared with early European settlers. The Native Americans first used it to make the cold North American winters more bearable. Today it continues to be used by people who suffer from cold hands and feet, particularly those who have Raynaud’s Disease.

Warning: Zanthoxylum clava-herculis should not be taken if you are pregnant.


ModernUses: blood circulation problems, Raynaud's syndrome, joint pain, cramps, low blood pressure, fever, swelling (inflammation), toothache, sores, ulcers, cancer, fever.


Active Ingredients: Volatile oil containing geraniol


Actions: circulatory stimulant, alterative, carminative, diaphoretic, hepatic, sialagogue