Xiao Ye Qin

Fraxinus bungeana

Physical Characteristics

Fraxinus bungeana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Distribution

E. Asia - N. China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic Antiinflammatory Antitussive Diuretic Dysentery Expectorant The bark is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, diuretic and expectorant. It controls bacterial infections and coughs. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, cataracts, cough and asthma. The bark contains aesculin, this has anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant and analgesic actions. The bark also contains fraxetin. This has an inhibitory effect on the central nervous system, is a stronger and safer anodyne than aspirin and has some antibacterial activity.

Known Hazards

None known