Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support healthy blood flow.

May support peripheral circulation to the hands and feet.

Traditionally used to help relieve indigestion and digestive discomfort.

May help relieve respiratory catarrh and mucus congestion.

Supports connective tissue and joint health.

May help relieve cramps and muscular tension.

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Prickly Ash should not be presented as treating peripheral arterial disease, blood clots, varicose veins, cardiovascular disease, arthritis or respiratory infection.

Practitioner-guided peripheral-circulation support.

Adults experiencing temporary cold hands or feet after serious underlying causes have been excluded.

Professional herbal formulas supporting tissue perfusion and general vitality.

Adults prescribed Prickly Ash for temporary indigestion or digestive discomfort.

Practitioner-guided formulas supporting mucus clearance and respiratory comfort.

Professional herbal compounds supporting connective tissue, joints, cramps or muscular tension.

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than a tea, powder, tablet or capsule.

Sudden coldness, pain, numbness, weakness, marked colour change, swelling or symptoms affecting only one limb require prompt medical assessment.

Common name: Prickly Ash

Alternative names: Southern Prickly Ash, Hercules’ Club, Toothache Tree

Botanical name: Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

Plant part used: Bark

Plant family: Rutaceae

Extract ratio: 1:2

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Zanthoxylum clava-herculis is a North American tree belonging to the citrus or rue family.

It should not be confused with Chinese Prickly Ash, Sichuan Pepper or other culinary Zanthoxylum species. These related plants are not automatically interchangeable with this practitioner liquid extract.

Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis) bark 1:2 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

Adults: Take 10–30 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 10–30 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your healthcare practitioner.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully.

Dilute the prescribed amount in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Do not increase the dosage because cold extremities, digestive discomfort, mucus congestion, cramps or muscular tension remain present.

Seek professional advice if symptoms persist, worsen or regularly return.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Prickly Ash, Zanthoxylum species, plants from the Rutaceae family or another ingredient in the preparation.

Prickly Ash bark contains naturally occurring pungent constituents that may produce temporary tingling or numbness in the mouth.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current product label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Prickly Ash should not be used as a substitute for medical investigation of persistent cold hands or feet.

Cold extremities may be associated with temperature exposure, medication, anaemia, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, nerve conditions, Raynaud’s phenomenon or vascular disease.

Seek prompt medical assessment for sudden limb pain, numbness, weakness, severe coldness, pale or blue skin, persistent swelling, ulcers or symptoms occurring on only one side.

Do not describe Prickly Ash as dissolving blood clots, clearing blocked arteries, lowering cholesterol or treating peripheral arterial disease.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you take prescription medicines or have a cardiovascular, bleeding, blood-pressure, neurological or metabolic condition.

Professional review is particularly important when taking anticoagulant, antiplatelet, blood-pressure or circulation-related medicines because reliable interaction information is limited.

Do not change or discontinue prescribed medication without advice from the treating healthcare professional.

Prickly Ash may be used traditionally for indigestion but should not replace assessment of persistent or severe digestive symptoms.

Seek medical advice for severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, difficulty swallowing, black stools, blood in the stool or unexplained weight loss.

Do not use Prickly Ash as a treatment for bronchitis, pneumonia, influenza, COVID-19 or another respiratory infection.

Persistent cough, breathing difficulty, chest pain, high fever, coughing up blood or rapidly worsening symptoms require medical assessment.

Persistent or severe muscular cramps may be associated with dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, medication, circulation problems, nerve conditions or another cause requiring investigation.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.

The current product provides an adult dosage only.

Do not give this concentrated 45% ethanol practitioner preparation to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate amount has been individually prescribed.

Discontinue use seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery or an invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by your treating healthcare professional.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store away from flames, sparks and other ignition sources due to the 45% ethanol content.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.