Simaruba
Scientific names: Simarouba amara, Quassia simarouba
Family: Simaroubaceae
Alternate names: Aceituno, Bitter Damson, Bois Blanc, Dysentery Bark, Marupa, Mountain Damson, Pau-Paraiba, Praiba, Simarouba, Slave Wood, Stave Wood, Sumaruba
Background
Simaruba is a plant that grows in the Caribbean islands and in the northern parts of South America. The bark is used as medicine.
Simaruba is used for diarrhea, stomach upset, malaria, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.
Simaruba is used for diarrhea, stomach upset, malaria, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if simaruba is safe. It can cause vomiting when used in large amounts.
Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if simaruba is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy: It's LIKELY UNSAFE to use simaruba if you are pregnant. It might cause an abortion.Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if simaruba is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Diarrhea.
- Malaria.
- Water retention (edema).
- Fever.
- Stomach upset.
- Causing an abortion.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of simaruba depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for simaruba. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Simaruba interacts with any medicines. Before taking Simaruba, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Simaruba contains high concentrations of chemicals called tannins. Tannins might help relieve diarrhea.
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