Prickly Ash
Zanthoxylum americanum
A 'toothache tree' bark used to stimulate circulation and numb gum/tooth pain (causes tingling).
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A 'toothache tree' bark used to stimulate circulation and numb gum/tooth pain (causes tingling).
A 'toothache tree' bark used to stimulate circulation and numb gum/tooth pain (causes tingling).
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A 'toothache tree' bark used to stimulate circulation and numb gum/tooth pain (causes tingling).
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Bleeding risk; avoid with anticoagulants and in pregnancy.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Bleeding risk; avoid with anticoagulants and in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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