In the European cultural area, the yellowwood tree is mostly unknown, since it has its occurrence in North America and Asia. Its great healing potential lies in the fight against Candida fungi, which naturopathy finds difficult to deal with.
Occurrence and cultivation of the Zanthoxylum.
From the flowers develop three to five round capsules of red coloration. The seeds hanging from them are black and shiny. The yellowwood tree bears the scientific name Xanthoxylum fraxineum. This is based in the Greek word “Xanthoxylon” and means yellow as well as wood. In the vernacular, it is also called Zynthoxylum, because numerous subspecies bear this name. The name toothache tree is also common and already indicates one of the treatment areas. It belongs to the rue family (Rutaceae). Its original home is in North America and Asian regions. In the meantime, it is also cultivated in protected climatic locations in Europe. The hardy trees reach a growth height of between 3.6 and 4.5 meters. Its leaves are ovate and arranged in pairs. At the same time, they have a slightly serrated edge. The yellowwood tree does not form stipules, but spines. Its flowers are located in front of the leaves and are arranged in umbels. They are green in color and have no corollas. From them develop three to five round capsules of red coloration. The seeds hanging from them are black and shiny. The yellowwood tree has its flowering period from March to April. It visually resembles the native mountain ash.
Effect and application
Yellowwood tree contains, in addition to numerous essential oils: xhanthotoxin, tannins, resin and other secondary plant compounds (psoralen, chelerythrine, furokuamrin). The bark of the tree and the black seeds are used. These generally have a stimulating, menstrual, antiseptic and antispasmodic effect. The bark is first ground into a fine powder. Recommendations are found between 0.6 and 1.8 grams of the powder, which is then poured over with hot water. Now this tea can be used internally. Likewise, it is possible to prepare a paste and apply it externally. The powder of the bark or the seeds can also be bound with oil and are thus available for skin care. Such an application has proven to be effective due to its antiseptic effect. In its native America, the yellowwood tree is often used in conjunction with naturopathic therapy. Areas of treatment include chronic rheumatic complaints, lumbago (popularly known as lumbago), and venereal diseases such as syphilis. From ancient cultures such as the indigenous tribes, areas of application are known such as toothache and digestive complaints. The Indians chewed the bark for this purpose. The xanthotoxin contained acts like a drug and stimulates the entire circulatory system as well as the autonomic nervous system: Stomach, intestinal, liver and pancreatic activity are boosted, the heartbeat accelerates and thus blood pressure rises. One of the most important forms of administration is now the homeopathic preparation. The ingredients of the yellowwood tree are dissolved in alcohol. Then the process of so-called shaking takes place. In this process, pellets of cane sugar are shaken in the previously named substance. Depending on the number of shakes, a different homeopathic potency is obtained. When using Xanthoxylum, the recommended potency is D 1 to 2.
Significance for health, treatment and prevention.
The positive properties of yellowwood tree in the prevention and naturopathic treatment of diseases is unfortunately still underestimated. Alternative physicians praise its mode of action and recommend the plant especially to women. Not only in the case of menstrual cycle problems (lack of bleeding, cramps), but also in the case of other types of hormonal fluctuations – which are usually accompanied by heavy sweating as well as mood swings and sleep disorders – preparations of the yellowwood tree can have a regulating effect. However, due to the strongly stimulating and blood-stimulating effect, pregnant women are not advised to use it. In homeopathy, Xanthoxylum is also frequently used for neuronal pain. These include paralysis of certain parts of the body, especially left-sided. It can also be used to treat headaches, especially when they occur shortly before or after menstruation. Its antiseptic effect is also used in dermatology.All types of inflammatory skin lesions, including ulcers, can be treated. Joint diseases such as rheumatism and arthritis can also be supported in the treatment. Due to the stimulating effect on the circulatory and autonomic nervous systems, the flow of all bodily fluids is stimulated. Arthritis is known to be caused by calcium deposits in the joints, while rheumatic complaints can be alleviated by the removal of uric acid crystals accumulated in the joints. Likewise, the yellowwood tree supports upsets of the stomach and intestinal tract. Its activity is also stimulated. Stomach upsets due to indigestible and/or spoiled food can be alleviated by a faster removal achieved. Proper functioning of the liver is essential for health care. Yellowwood tree preparations also stimulate its activity and thus promote detoxification function. Functioning detoxification is fundamentally important for physical well-being. Disharmonies within the bodily functional processes can also be caused by worm or fungal infections. Often the diagnosis is made very delayed. In the meantime, the physical resilience and well-being of those affected is noticeably reduced. Infestation with Candida fungi is now one of the most widespread diseases. The majority of the population has these sugar-addicted fungi in their intestines. Usually a synthetic anti-fungal drug is prescribed. Only a few substances of nature can act against these resistant organisms. The yellowwood tree proved to be very successful in the treatment against the proliferating yeast fungi. Concomitant symptoms such as flatulence, diarrhea and general digestive weakness are thus treatable.
