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SIMARUBA TINCTURE (tinctura Simaruba officinalis) from AMAZON HERBS® |
Overview Simaruba is a tall tree, indigenous to the Amazon rainforest, growing up to more than 60 feet in height with smooth grayish bark. The parts that are used medicinally are the inner-bark and leaves. The bark is odorless, difficult to powder, and very bitter. The powdered or chopped up bark is used for the following conditions: Infections (candida yeast, parasitic, respiratory) and prostatitis. Quassinoids, responsible for the anti-amebic and anti-malarial properties, have also shown to possess active anticancer properties. In traditional medicine in Suriname, it is used in the latter stage of dysentery, when the stomach is not affected. It restores the lost tone of the intestines, promotes the secretions, and disposes the patient to sleep. From its use, it has been called "Dysentery bark". It is also employed in the treatment of malaria and used as a tonic. Simarouba bark tincture & tea can be first line of defense for amebic dysentery and diarrhea. It's also a natural remedy against viruses. Pharmacology The quassinoids, responsible for the anti-amebic and antimalarial properties, have also shown in clinical research to possess active cancer-killing properties. Simaruba has the ability to kill the most common dysentery-causing organism, Entamoeba histolytica, as well as two diarrhea-causing bacteria, Salmonella and Shigella. Research in 1978 and 1992 confirmed strong antiviral properties of the bark in vitro against herpes, influenza, polio, and vaccinia viruses. Constituents Phytochemicals: Anthraquinones, Ascorbic - acid, Beta - carotene, Beta - sitosterol, Beta - lapachone, Calcium, Chromium, Chrysophanic - acid, Cobalt, Fat, Fiber, Iron, Lapachol, Magnesium, Naphthoquinones, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Riboflavin, Selenium, Silicon, Thiamin, Zinc. Dosage Tincture: 1 - 3 ml daily Infusion: 1 - 2 cups / daily. Children (10 years): one half of the adult doses. Children (14 years): three quarter of the adult doses. Adults: 30 drops (1 ml): 2 - 3 times a day in water or juice. Side effects and / or interactions Nausea and dizziness. Do not take while pregnant or breast feeding. For more information on Simaruba, go to the "MAROWINA FACTS® DATABASE". References Morre, D. J., et al. “Effect of the quassinoids glaucarubolone and simalikalactone D on growth of cells permanently infected with feline and human immunodeficiency viruses and on viral infections.” Life Sci. 1998; 62(3): 213-9. Rahman, S., et al. “Anti-tuberculosis activity of quassinoids.” Chem. Pharm. Bull. 1997; 45(9): 1527-9. Kaif-A-Kamb, M., et al. “Search for new antiviral agents of plant origin.” Pharm. Acta Helv. 1992; 67(5–6): 130–147. Polonsky, J. “The isolation and structure of 13,18-dehydroglaucarubinone, a new antineoplastic quassinoid from Simarouba amara.” Experientia. 1978; 34(9): 1122–23. Ghosh, P. C., et al. “Antitumor plants. IV. Constituents of Simarouba versicolor.” Lloydia. 1977; 40(4): 364–69. Ogura, M. et al. “Potential anticancer agents VI. Constituents of Ailanthus excelsa (Simaroubaceae)." Lloydia. 1977; 40(6): 579–84. 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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