A medium-sized deciduous tree grows to between 30' and 45' tall. Leaves are opposite and pinnately compound 5 to 11 leaflets per leaf. Flowers are small and greenish-yellow. Pea-sized fruits that change from green to black

Alterative, antibacterial, antirheumatic, aphrodisiac, bitter stomachic, cholagogue, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycaemic, ophthalmic, skin, vasodilator and tonic (bark)

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Herb Information

In the treatment of acute diarrhoea, dysentery, jaundice, vaginal infections including Trichomonas, acute urinary tract infections, enteritis, boils, abscesses, night sweats and skin diseases.

Phellodendron should not be used by those with spleen or stomach deficiency with or without diarrhea.