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Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle

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Chinese Drugs of Plant Origin

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Chunpi, Cortex Ailanthi, is the dry root bark or stem bark of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle (Simaroubaceae). It can be peeled off throughout the year. This officially listed herbal medicine is used as an astringent, antidiarrheic, and hemostatic agent.

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Tang, W., Eisenbrand, G. (1992). Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle. In: Chinese Drugs of Plant Origin. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-73739-8_6

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