Botanical Index No. 153

Brazilian Peppertree

schinus terebinthifolius

Medicinal Actions

Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antiedemic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Astringent, Diuretic, Stimulant, Tonic

Primary Conditions Treated

Aphrodisiac Adenopathy Arthrosis Atony Bacteria Bronchosis Bruise Cancer Chill Dermatosis Diarrhea Enterosis Frigidity Ganglion Gout Hemoptysis Impotence Infection Pain Rheumatism Sciatica Sore Swelling Syphilis Tendinitis Tumor Ulcer Virus Water Retention Wound

General Dosage

“Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages”.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 1, as “pink pepper.” GI irritant. Though toxic in quantity, sold as a spice. “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages”. Alkyl phenols may be irritant. May cause diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and nausea in humans. May intoxicate birds, fish, and horses.

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