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Title: | Fringe tree ('Chionanthus virginicus' L.) stem bark offers a sustainable alternative to root bark | Contributor(s): | Penman, K G (author); Bone, Kerry (author); Lehmann, R P (author) | Publication Date: | 2008 | Handle Link: | https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/3634 | Abstract: | Traditional preparations from the root bark of fringe tree ('Chionanthus virginicus' L.) have been used as a cholagogue and hepatic stimulant. Unfortunately harvesting of the root bark can result in significant damage and generally the tree is destroyed. This investigation has shown that the same phytochemically important compounds, lignans and secoiridoids, are present in the root and stem barks. While variations in the ratios of these constituents are evident, the stem bark offers a good substitute for the root bark. This new information should enable a more sustainable harvesting program for this natural resource, allowing for several years' harvesting of the biomass before natural death calls for replanting. | Publication Type: | Journal Article | Source of Publication: | Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism, 20(3), p. 107-111 | Publisher: | National Herbalists Association of Australia | Place of Publication: | Concord West, Australia | ISSN: | 1033-8330 | Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: | 110499 Complementary and Alternative Medicine not elsewhere classified | Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: | 860803 Human Pharmaceutical Treatments (e.g. Antibiotics) | Peer Reviewed: | Yes | HERDC Category Description: | C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal | Publisher/associated links: | http://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=317108258866337;res=IELHEA |
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