Ptelea Trifoliata

What is this plant, when should it be gathered and how is the tincture made ?

The Wafer Ash, Hop Tree or Wingseed . The fresh bark of the root gathered after the fruit is ripe, but before the leaves begin to fade. The tincture is made in the same manner as described under Gelsemium .

What are its principal uses ?

In affections of the liver and stomach, especially in congested, enlarged, inactive livers.

What are its principal symptoms ?

Weight, aching distress in the hepatic region, dull pain, heaviness, better by lying on the right side ; turning on the left side causes a dragging or pulling as if the liver were pulling on its ligaments.

Constipation.

What are the head symptoms ?

Dull and stupid, dazed and confused, muddled feeling in the head.