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Quassia
Quassia amara
Summary
Quassia is a bitter tree used in traditional herbal medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and parasites. Its bitter compounds are believed to stimulate digestion and reduce inflammation.
Known Medicinal Benefits
Improves digestion, treats parasitic infections, reduces fever
Potential Side Effects
May cause nausea or digestive upset in sensitive individuals
Known Drug Interactions
May interact with anti-parasitic medications, diabetes medications
Plant Family
Simaroubaceae
Geographic Origin
Central and South America
Active Compounds
Quassinoids, Alkaloids, Saponins
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