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Picrasma excelsa
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.
Caribbean and South American tree with intensely bitter wood used as a tonic digestive and antimalarial; one of the most bitter known plants.
Caribbean and South American tree with intensely bitter wood used as a tonic digestive and antimalarial; one of the most bitter known plants. Key active compounds include quassin, neoquassin, isoquassin.
quassin, along with neoquassin and isoquassin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Picrasma. These compounds disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility.
Antimalarial activity
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Digestive stimulation
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antiparasitic effects
Antibacterial properties
Malaria
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Digestive tonic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Anorexia
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Head lice
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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