Fraxinus bungeana (Oleaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Fraxinus bungeana
Deciduous shrub
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The Fraxinus bungeana plant species is found in E. Asia - N. China. It is a member of the Oleaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Fraxinus bungeana
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The bark is analgesic, antiinflammatory, antitussive, diuretic and expectorant[176, 238]. It controls bacterial infections and coughs[238]. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, cataracts, cough and asthma[176]. The bark contains aesculin, this has antiinflammatory, 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].

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