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Chinese prickly ash is a plant. The bark, leaves, and berry are used to make medicine. Be careful not to confuse Chinese prickly ash with ash, or northern or southern prickly ash.
People take Chinese prickly ash to treat pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
In foods, Chinese prickly ash is used as a spice.
There isn't enough reliable information to know how Chinese prickly ash might work.
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Chinese prickly ash is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: It is POSSIBLY SAFE to apply small amounts of Chinese prickly ash fruit extract 2% cream to the skin around the eyes for up to 30 days.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Chinese prickly ash is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Surgery: Chinese prickly ash might slow blood clotting. There is some concern that it might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using Chinese prickly ash at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Chinese prickly ash might slow blood clotting. Taking Chinese prickly ash along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.
Herbs and supplements that might slow blood clotting: Chinese prickly ash might slow blood clotting. Using it with other products that have the same effect might increase the risk of bleeding and bruising. These products include angelica, danshen, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, Panax ginseng, horse chestnut, red clover, turmeric, and others. Don't use Chinese prickly ash with any of these.
There are no known interactions with foods.
The appropriate dose of Chinese prickly ash depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Chinese prickly ash. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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