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Fraxinus chinensis rhynchophylla

Physical Characteristics

Fraxinus chinensis rhynchophylla is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft 0in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in 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. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic Antiinflammatory Antitussive Astringent Diuretic Dysentery Expectorant Stomachic The bark is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, astringent, diuretic, expectorant and stomachic[176, 218, 238]. It controls bacterial infections and coughs[238]. It is used in the treatment of apoplexy, liver diseases, diarrhoea, dysentery, eye diseases such as cataracts, cough and asthma[176, 279]. The bark contains aesculin, this has anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant and analgesic actions[176]. 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[176].

Known Hazards

None known