Materia Medica

Fraxinus Americana

White Ash

Enlargement of the uterus. Fibrous growths, subin- volution, and prolapse. Uterine tumors, with bearing- down sensations. Fever sores on lips. Cramps in feet. Cold creeping and hot flashes. Infantile eczema.

Head

Throbbing pain in back of head. Depres- sion, with nervous restlessness, anxiety. Hot spot on top of head.

Abdomen

Tenderness in left inguinal region ; bear- ing down pain, extending down thigh.

Female

Uterus enlarged, and patulous. Watery, unirritating leucorrhcea. Fibroids with bearing-down sensation, cramping in feet, worse in afternoon and night.

Relationships

Compare : Fra.rinus cxcclsior -- Euro- pea ash—(Gout; rheumatism. Infusion of ash- leaves). Galcga -- Goat's Rue -- Backache; debility; anemia and impaired nutrition. Epiphcgus; Sepia; Lil- lium.

Dose

Ten to fifteen drops of tincture, three times a day.