Description
Quassia chips are made from the bark of the quassia tree, which is used to treat dyspepsia and other digestive problems. Quassia also has cardioactive glycosides, which means it can cause side effects such as irritation of the mouth, throat, and digestive tract along with nausea and vomiting.
Quassia Wood Chips are often used for fevers and the treatment of digestive problems. Small amounts of Quassia stimulate the flow of gastric juices as well as liver and gall bladder activity. It can be used to stimulate the appetite or to aid digestion especially in cases of dyspepsia.
Size: 100g.
USES & BENEFITS
INTERNAL
May be of use for dyspeptic conditions due to lack of tone
Can be used in all cases of lack of appetite such as anorexia nervosa and digestive sluggishness
Often used as a tonic
May help in the expulsion of threadworms as an infusion
EXTERNAL
Can be used as a lotion for lice infestations
HOW TO USE
Cold infusion: to 1 teaspoonfuls of the wood are left in a cup of cold water to steep overnight. Drink 3 times a day.Enema: use 1 part Quassia to 20 parts water.Tincture: Take to 1 ml per day.For killing flies it should be sweetened with sugar.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Safe when used orally in amounts commonly found in foods.
Quassia has a Generally Recognized as Safe status, as long as you stay within the recommended dosages.
Quassia wood contains cardioactive glycosides, it is therefore not recommended to use with other cardioactive glycosides and to stay within recommended dosages.
Can cause side effects such as irritation of the mouth, throat, and digestive tract along with nausea and vomiting.
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