Sorb Tree / Service Tree

Medicinal Parts: ripe fruit

Constituents

Sugar alcohols; sorbitol

The fruits do not contain parasorboside, in contrast to those of Sorbus aucuparia

It hasn't been fully researched.

Effects

The active agents are pectin, tannin, organic acids (sorbic acid) and sorbitol. The fruit has astringent, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving properties.

Uses

Internally, the berries act as an astringent for the intestinal tract. Externally, preparations are used for skin cleaning.

Prep & Dose

Fresh juice from the berries and a decoction made from the dried fruit are used internally. The decoction is also applied externally as a wash to the affected areas.

Daily dose: Fresh juice: 50 to 80 g: decoction: add 5 g of drug to 100 mL of water and drink 1 to 2 cups.