Quassia

Botanical:  Picrasma excelsa
Family: Simaroubaceae (quassia-tree of life)

Other common names: Bitter Wood, Picrasma, Bitter Bark, Jamaica Quassia, Bitter Ash, Quassia Lignum

Quassia comes from a tree native to the New World, where it was used by native peoples to rid their children of lice.  It has been used for centuries to fight intestinal parasites, ease digestion, reduce fever and cleanse the bowels. Moreover, Quassia is also said to lessen one's taste for alcohol.

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The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Quassia comes from a New World tree that is native to Northern Brazil, the West Indies and Jamaica.  The Jamaican variety can grow up to a hundred feet in height and has often been used in the lumber trade.  The wood of the tree is odorless but has a very bitter taste, and its resin, called quassin, is a natural insecticide, making the tree virtually impervious to insects.  It was for this reason that the native peoples used Quassia to rid their children of lice and also as a treatment for intestinal parasites.  The herb was also used by the indigenous tribes to treat dysentery, snakebite, venereal disease and malaria.  Quassia is now used primarily as a bitter tonic to aid in digestion and has been used in combination with Meadowsweet, Marshmallow Root and Hops for the treatment of dyspepsia.  Quassia has also been used in combination with Ginger to improve stomach function and with Mandrake Root to cleanse the bowels, and it is also considered an appetite stimulant that has been used by some to treat anorexia.  Quassia is sometimes used to treat sinus infections and to lower fevers, and it has also been said to reduce one's taste for alcohol.

Ingredients: 100% Quassia (sold as Bitter Wood) Botanical Powder - Our products contain 100% pure plant-based/natural materials using no fillers, grains, yeast, sugars, binders, excipients, starches, or synthetic materials.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) to three (3) capsules, one (1) time each day with water on an empty stomach.  Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Quassia should be taken thirty minutes before meals.

Contraindications:
Quassia should not be taken in large amounts (many times the recommended dosage), as it may act as an irritant and produce vomiting.

Capsule Information:
Our Quassia supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.