prickly ash
"Prickly ash" refers to various spiny shrubs or small trees in the genus Zanthoxylum, known for their medicinal properties and aromatic bark.
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Definition
C1Botany
(scientific)A spiny shrub or small tree from the genus Zanthoxylum, found in North America and Asia.
Example
- Prickly ash can be identified by its aromatic bark and spiny branches.
- The prickly ash shrub is common in the American Midwest.
C1Medicine
(herbal, traditional)The dried bark of Zanthoxylum species, used in traditional medicine as a stimulant and tonic.
Example
- Prickly ash bark is often used to treat toothaches and digestive issues.
- Herbalists value prickly ash for its tonic properties.
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