Botanical Name: Rhamnus frangula

Common Name:

English: Buckthorn
Also, known as: Highwaythorn, Hartsthorn, Waythorn, Ramsthorn, columnar buckthorn, European alder, Fen buckthorn, Tall hedge buckthorn, alder buckthorn

Origin: Poland/Ukraine

Harvested: Wild

Parts Used: Bark

General Information:

Rhamnus frangula is a perennial shrub which grow in neutral to acid soils and required full sun to shade. The leaves are alternately along branches heart-shaped, pointed, Ovate leaves are arranged alternately, thin, elliptic to oblong, and smooth. Also, the Leaves are shiny as if they had been varnished, green from above and pale green from below. Late in autumn they turn dark purple or slightly yellow, making a very showy appearance. In winter, the stems die down, though the root is perennial. Small, green-yellow flowers are borne in dense clusters. Flowers are hermaphrodites and are insect-pollinated.

Very small size of black fruit which is shiny when ripe. Normally bark is collected from and removed from fallen branches rather than removing from the trunk, which damages the tree cut bark into small pieces, dry and store it for a year before using it medicinally.

Consuming fresh bark can cause severe physical effects and is discouraged because of its emetic properties.

How to use:

Powdered Herb:

There are different ways to use powdered herb.

Food Preparation: You can add powdered herb to any super food herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".

Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, gives you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.

Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.

Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Buckthorn Bark Powder