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| QUASSIA TINCTURE (tinctura Quassia amara) from AMAZON HERBS® |
 OverviewQuassia from the Amazon rainforest is used to treat nausea (stomach upset), loss of appetite, worm- and parasite infections, parasite- and bacterial infections in the liver. In traditional medicine in Surinam, Quassia is used for carcinoma, debility, dyspepsia, fever, heptoses, hyperglycemia, malaria, snakebite and spasms and the bark is considered to be aperitif, depurative, insecticidal, laxative, stomachic, tonic, blood cleanser and vermifuge. One of its traditional uses is as a natural insecticide and is effective against lice and skin parasites. It can also be used in such cases as anorexia nervosa and digestive sluggishness; it is a powerful digestive bitter. It has also potential for use as a natural anti-fertility agent; extract of the bark has potential for use as a natural anti-fertility agent. Quassia is very effective as a liver and pancreatic support. It is also very effective as an anti-malaria remedy (curative and preventive) Phytochemicals Quassinoids (quassimarin, quassol, quassin, neoquassin, isoquassin, 18- hydroxyquassin, quasinol), alkaloids, beta-sitostenone, beta-sitosterol, calcium tartrate, gallic acid, mallic acid, potassium acetate, simalikalactone D., indole alkaloids. Also: coumarin, amarid 18-oxyquaxin. A novel compound from the wood bark also is an effective treatment for gastric ulcers (Toma et al., 2002). Three ß-carboline alkaloids [1-vinyl-4,8-dimethoxy-ß-carboline (1), 1-methoxycarbonyl-ß-carboline (2), and 3-methylcantin-2,6-dione (3)]. Simalikalactone D seems to be very effective as both an antimalarial and an anticancer agent. Its biological activity is comparable with Artemisinin, a very strong antimalarial agent. Pharmacology Antifertility activity of Quassia amara in male rats - in vivo study. In a crude methanol extract of the stem wood of Quassia amara., Quassin appears to be the antifertility principle. Quassimarin and simalikalactone D. constituents from Quassia amara suppress the growth of a panel of human tumor cell lines. They are significantly active, with ED50 values in the range of 0.26-0.012 g/mL. Dosage Tincture: 0.5- 3 ml. twice a day (0.5 – 3 full pipettes in water) Cold infusion: a whiskey shot-glass daily Make 1 cup 2 - 3 heaped tsp. with hot- but not boiling water let stand for an hour and take from this. Precaution Quassia is listed as generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Do not use during pregnancy. Large amounts can irritate the mucous membrane of the stomach; this can lead to nausea and vomiting. Interactions with other drugs: none are reported but it may interfere with male fertility drugs. Reference Antimalarial remedies in French Guiana: a knowledge attitudes and practices study. Vigneron M, Deparis X, Deharo E, Bourdy G. Antibacterial and antifungal activities of Quassia undulata and Quassia amara extracts in vitro. Ajaiyeoba EO, Krebs HC. DIRECT AND INDIRECT SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS ON COTYLEDON EXPLANTS OF QUASSIA AMARA L., AN ANTILEUKAEMIC DRUG PLANT. K. P. MARTIN¹, JOSEPH MADASSERY¹, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. cdajaiyc@yahoo.com The above presentation is for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over - the - counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and / or pharmacist for any health problem and before using dietary supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. |
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