Stem plant
L. Simaroubaceae, bitterwood.
Medicinal drug
Quassiae lignum – bitterwood.
Preparations
Quassiae tinctura
Ingredients
Bitters: quassinoids (terpenoids).
Effects
- Stimulating bitter
- Amoebicidal, insecticidal, antiviral
Fields of application
For loss of appetite and dyspeptic complaints.
Dosage
As an infusion, 30 minutes before meals
Adverse effects
Irritation of the gastric mucosa at higher doses.
