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LATIN NAME: Ailanthus Altissima
FAMILY: Simaroubaceae
COMMON NAMES: tree of heaven, ailanthus
CHINESE NAME: chun pi
BOTANICAL INFORMATION: Ailánthus altísima is a tree in the Simaroubaceae family. The tree grows rapidly, reaching a height of 20-30 m, that's why it was called the Tree of Heaven. Leaves are alternate complex, odd-pinnate, up to 60 cm long. Flowers are same-sexed, in paniculate inflorescences up to 20 cm long. Fruit is a samara.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Leaves, bark, roots and wood of Ailanthus Altissima contain the following substances:
- tannins of various nature
- alkaloids
- saponins
- simarubin lactone
- coumarin heterozide
- sterols
- bitter substances
- the unique substance aylanntin
TASTE: bitter.
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*This article is for informational purposes only. We suggest consulting with a physician before using these or any other herbal supplements.
