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Wahoo
Family:
Celastraceae |
Latin Name:
Euonymus atropurporea |
Description
The Spindle Tree found in hedges and copses is a smooth-leaved shrub. It is about 6 feet high, with a smooth ash-colored bark, and has small dark purple flowers and leaves that are purple-tinged at the serrated edges. Wahoo bark, as it is called commercially, is the dried root-bark of this species.
Common Uses
Native Americans introduced the plant to early European settlers, and it became very popular in Britain as well as in North America in the 19th century. In the past, it was often used in combination with herbs such as gentian as a fever remedy, especially if the liver was under stress. Following the discovery that it contains cardiac glycosides, wahoo bark has been given for heart conditions.
History
The wood, which is of a light yellow hue, strong, compact and easily worked, fulfills many uses. In Europe, it is used for making pipe-stems, and an excellent charcoal is made from the young shoots, which artists approve for its smoothness and the ease with which it can be erased.
Products Containing this Ingredient
INF Blend™ (Formerly In Flu®), Mover®
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