Fringetree Bark

Fringetree Bark contains phyllyrin, a lignin glycoside, and chionanthin. Fringetree Bark exhibits hepatic, cholagogue, alternative, diuretic, tonic, antemetic, and laxative properties. This valuable herb may be safely used in all liver problems, especially when they have developed into jaundice.

Fringetree Bark is considered a specific for the treatment of gall-bladder inflammation, and is a valuable part of treating gall-stones. Included in a remedy, it will aid the liver in general, and, as such, it is often used as part of a wider treatment for the whole body. Additionally, through its action of releasing bile, Fringetree Bark acts as a gentle and effective laxative.

Priest & Priest tell us that Fringetree Bark is a "relaxing and stimulating hepatic and alternative: stimulates the discharge of bile, promotes the digestion of fats, and corrects excessive discharge of mucus into the gastro-intestinal tract". They give the following specific indications for this herb: Duodenal catarrh, hepatic torpor, catarrhal jaundice, gall stones. Alimentary glycosuria. Pancreatic disease & glandular disorders. Chronic disease of liver/spleen.

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