Botanical Index No. 50

Araroba

andira araroba aguan

Medicinal Actions

Analysis pending research update.

Primary Conditions Treated

Acne Alopecia Arthrosis Cramp Dermatosis Eczema Fungus Hemorrhoid Herpes Mastosis Mycosis Pityriasis Psoriasis Rheumatism Ringworm Tapeworm Trichophytosis Tylosis Worm

General Dosage

One-half grain.

Safety & Contraindications

Caution: easily absorbed dermally and potentially nephrotoxic; 200 mg internally can induce diarrhea, nausea, and nephrosis. Powder is a respiratory irritant; sawdust muco- and occulo-irritant. Severely irritant to the skin and mucous membranes. As little as 100 mg administered externally can lead to diarrhea, nephritis, and vomiting.