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Herbs Uncovered: Prickly Ash
Prickly Ash, Zanthoxylum americanum, is used for cold, wet conditions, pain, heart support, and it’s great topically – plus a mouthwash recipe.
July 5, 2021
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Prickly Ash, Zanthoxylum americanum, is used for cold, wet conditions, pain, heart support, and it’s great topically – plus a mouthwash recipe.
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