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Fringetree

Scientific name:Chionanthus virginicus

Constituents:

  • Saponins (chionanthin aka. forsythin)
  • Lignan glycosides (Phyllirine, phyllyrin & pinoresinol)
  • Secoiridoids (oleuropein, ligustroside & angustifolioside)

Medicinal actions:

  • Alterative
  • Bitter
  • Hepatic (Choleretic & Cholagogue)
  • Diuretic
  • Laxative
  • Lymphatic

Mechanism of Action & Pharmacology:

  • Not specifically known.
  • In general, bitter & cholagogues stimulate the flow of bile into the small intestine, whereas choleretics increase the production of bile by the liver.

Pharmacy:

  • Decoction
  • Tincture
  • Capsules

Safety & Toxicity Concerns:

  • Excessive salivation may result.
  • Should not be used in cases of impacted stones or malignant growths obstructing the hepatic duct.

Interactions:

  • None known.

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