Morphological characterization of frangula azorica bark as a potential herbal drug. Frangula alnus, commonly known as alder buckthorn, glossy buckthorn, or breaking buckthorn, is a tall deciduous shrub in the family rhamnaceae. The bark of the branches and trunks of this species contains anthraglycosides up to 5 percent. Names of rhamnus frangula in various languages of the world are also given. Frangula definition of frangula by medical dictionary.
Before using frangula bark, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products e. Frangula californica, a dicot, is a shrub that is native to california, is also found outside of california, but is confined to western north america. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in rhamnus frangula. Frangula bark in the crude or processed state in appropriate dosage.
Frangula alnus, commonly known as alder buckthorn, glossy buckthorn, or breaking buckthorn. Only alder buckthorn frangula alnus is widely distributed in western europe, the european ussr, the caucasus, siberia as far as the enisei, and the eastern part of middle asia. The genus name is possibly derived from the latin frangere meaning to break, perhaps a reference to the brittle nature of its branches. Antiproliferative effects of camellia sinensis, frangula. Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the sideeffects of the drug. Unlike purging buckthorn, alder buckthorn is hermaphrodite, meaning that male. Frangula is a genus of about 35 accepted species of shrubs or small trees, commonly known as. Rhamnus frangula alder buckthorn pfaf plant database. The outer bark is dark brown but the inner bark is bright yellow when exposed. Unlike other buckthorns, alder buckthorn does not have thorns.
The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. The fruits are 2 to 4seeded berries 279 selected species include. Overview appearance frangula alnus is a large shrub or small tree that can grow to heights of 30 ft. The bark is dark blackishbrown, with bright lemonyellow inner bark exposed if cut. How rhamnus frangula is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Sorry, but you dont have permission to view this content. Crohns disease, ulcerative colitis, belly pain of unknown origin, severe dehydration with. The best antiproliferative properties are those of camellia sinensis, followed by rosmarinus officinalis, and the least effective was frangula alnus.
Find out all about alder buckthorn, from how to identify it to where to see it. Frangula barks should be collected one year before being used medicinally. Carolina buckthorn is quite attractive in the landscape and is one of the first fruiting plants to show color. List of various diseases cured by rhamnus frangula. Download our free tree id app for android and iphone to identify the uks native. Examples about gis and denominations of origin have shown the negative effects of agrobiodiversity conservation. Rhamnus frangula herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. It is native to europe, northernmost africa, and western asia, from ireland and great britain north to the 68th parallel in scandinavia, east to central siberia and xinjiang in western. The plants database includes the following 8 species of frangula. Rhamnus frangula is a deciduous shrub growing to 5 m 16ft by 4 m ft at a slow rate. Frangula medical definition merriamwebster medical.
Invasive species rhamnus frangula or frangula alnus glossy buckthorn is a shrub or small tree with simple, shiny leaves and peasized red to purple fruit. The herbal monograph selects and summarises scientific studies and textbooks regarding efficacy, dosage and safety to support the therapeutic uses of frangula bark. Pdf morphological characterization of frangula azorica bark as a. We determined the content of biologically active compounds in the bark of seven rhamnus l. Pdf online viewing for only 30 per year, you can view online all the monographs summary. Administration of frangula bark addresses posology. Quantitative analysis of glucofrangulins and phenolic compounds in croatian rhamnus and frangula species. Old bark is smooth, except in very old specimens, and readily peels off dead wood. It is in flower from may to june, and the seeds ripen from september to november. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Frangula bark botanical origin it is the dried stem bark of rhamnus frangula l. Frangula alnus alder buckthorn, glossy buckthorn, breaking buckthorn, black dogwood.
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