| Scientific: | Quassia amara |
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| Other: | Amargo |
| Family: | Simaroubaceae |
Infection
• intestinal parasites
• infectious diarrhea & dysentery
• malaria
• hair parasites (lice, fleas)
Dermatologic
• seborrheic dermatitis (topically)
• acce rosaceae (topically)
Gastrointestinal
• atonic digestive complaints
• dyspepsia
• hypochlorhydria
• pancreatic insufficiency
• gastic ulcers
• gastric esophageal reflux disease (GERD)†
• mild laxative
Hepatobiliary
• biliary insufficiency
• cholestasis
• cholelithiasis (gallstones)
• jaundice
• hepatitis
• Antiparasitic
• Antimalarial
• Antimicrobial
• Antifungal
• Bitter
• Stomachic
• Hepatic
• Cholagogue
• Choleretic
• Alterative
• Antispasmodic
• Antiulcerogenic
• Antiinflammatory
• Laxative (Mild)
• Emmenagogue
• Terpene Lactone (Quassin)
• Phytosterols (Beta-Sitosterol)
• Tannnins
• Powdered herb: 1/2 tsp/cup boiling water or 1g capsules tid
• generally regarded as safe
• documented antifertility effects
• Pregnancy • should be avoided
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