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Drimys winteri
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Aromatic tree from Patagonia whose bark was used by Captain Winter on early sea voyages against scurvy.
Aromatic tree from Patagonia whose bark was used by Captain Winter on early sea voyages against scurvy. Key active compounds include drimane sesquiterpenes, polygodial, warburganal.
drimane sesquiterpenes, along with polygodial and warburganal, are the primary bioactive compounds in Drimys winteri. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility.
Antifungal via polygodial
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Digestive stimulant
Traditional Mapuche sacred tree Canelo for digestive and fever conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used by Captain Winter against scurvy in 1579 sea voyage
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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