Rowan
Rowan (Ro·wan)
Rowan (/ˈroʊ.ən/), also known as the mountain ash or Sorbus aucuparia, is a species of deciduous tree or shrub in the rose family.
Etymology
The name "Rowan" is derived from the Old Norse name for the tree, raun or rogn. This is possibly connected to the Norse rune named rune, which was thought to ward off witchcraft, a power attributed to the rowan tree.
Description
The Rowan tree is native to cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including most of Europe, Asia, and parts of North America. It is typically found in mountains and upland areas, hence its common name, "mountain ash". Despite this name, it is not a true ash tree and is instead part of the rose family, Rosaceae.
Medical Uses
Historically, the Rowan tree has been used in various forms of traditional medicine. The berries are rich in vitamin C and have been used to treat scurvy. They have also been used in the treatment of digestive disorders, respiratory ailments, and as an astringent.
Related Terms
- Sorbus: The genus to which the rowan tree belongs.
- Rosaceae: The rose family, which includes the rowan tree among its members.
- Scurvy: A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, which can be treated with rowan berries.
- Astringent: A substance that constricts body tissues, a property attributed to rowan berries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rowan
- Wikipedia's article - Rowan
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