Fraxinus chinensis rhyncophylla (Oleaceae) Deciduous tree

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Fraxinus chinensis rhyncophylla
Deciduous tree
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The Fraxinus chinensis rhyncophylla plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. bungeana. non DC. F. rhyncophylla. Hance.

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Latin Name:  Fraxinus chinensis rhyncophylla
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  (Hance.)Hemsl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woodland and thickets to 3000 metres in W. China[109].

Medicinal Information: The bark is analgesic, antiinflammatory, antitussive, astringent, diuretic, expectorant and stomachic[176, 218, 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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