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Ailanthus Bark
A tall deciduous tree with smooth gray bark when young and deeply ridged bark when mature. Known as the tree of heaven, the Ailanthus altissima bark is brown-gray externally and pale inside, with an intensely bitter and unpleasant pungent taste. Dried bark pieces produce a yellow-brown infusion.
Traditionally used for
Diarrhea, Parasites, Poor appetite, Digestive sluggishness
Potential benefits
Astringent, antimalarial, anti-diarrheal, bitter tonic, digestive aid
Ingredients
Ailanthus Bark, Ailanthus altissima bark
Origin
China
How it is traditionally prepared
No standardized safe tea dosage established. Not recommended for routine self-treatment. 1–2 g dried bark/day (carefully dosed)
Cautions and who should avoid it
Limited evidence and potentially irritating constituents make routine internal use inappropriate without professional guidance. Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Toxic in large doses.
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