Alder buckthorn Herb Information, Alder buckthorn benefit side effects

Scientific Name: Rhamnus frangula

Medicinal Uses of Alder buckthorn Herb

Should be used only for limited periods of time.

Bark and seeds contain purgative anthracene glycosides that act on the large intestine and may be violently laxative as well as irritate the skin and mucous membranes.

Stimulant, carthartic, purgative.

Was used for jaundice and intestinal worms.

Long used as a safe, non-habit forming laxative and diuretic in tea and capsule form.

Alder buckthorn Herb is used for constipation, liver congestion and to produce sweat for cleansing

Alder buckthorn Herb is used in decoction mixed with vinegar for head lice and as a local antiseptic. Also used for pubic lice.

Alder buckthorn Herb is used secondarily as a bitter in digestive problems and as part of worming formulas.

Used for stomach gas (dyspepsia) and to relieve chronic pattern of blockage of bowel associated with menstrual periods and taken in tincture form for several weeks at 5 to 20 drops daily.

Has a stimulating effect on bile. A postive effect on lower bowels, liver and gallbladder.

Also used for appendicitis, bleeding bowels, chronic constipation, dropsy, fevers, gallstones, gout, hemorrhoids, itching, lead poisoning, liver complaints, parasites, rheumatism, skin diseases (by flushing toxins out of the system), external warts (reference: Jethro Kloss, Back to Eden, 1939) and worms.

Alder buckthorn Herb is used as a blood cleanser for chronic toxic conditions associated with bowel or digestive problems.

Alder buckthorn Herb is used as a liver tonic and for enlarged liver.

Alder buckthorn Herb is used for checking pain as well as decay of dental caries. Also used as a mouthwash for gum disease and mouth infections.

Part of the famous Hoxey Cancer Cure. Research has shown some inhibition of P-388 lymphocytic leukemia in mice by its active principle aloe emodin.

A popular remedy in Europe.

Steeping bark in red or white wine reportedly imparts wine with laxative properties.

Used in folk medicine for jaundice by boiling the bark in ale.

Alder buckthorn Herb is used in ointment form for itching.

Alder buckthorn Herb is used in fomentation and poultice form.