Botanical Index No. 252

Chinese Quinine, Fever Flower

dichroa febrifuga

Medicinal Actions

Antiarrhythmic, Anticancer, Antiinflammatory, Antipyretic, Emetic, Expectorant, Hypotensive, Laxative, Parasiticide, Sialagogue

Primary Conditions Treated

NO-Inhibitor TNF-Inhibitor Arrhythmia Bronchosis Cancer stomach Cardiopathy Fever Gastrosis High Blood Pressure Inflammation Malaria Palpitation Parasite Tachycardia

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Though 100 times more antimalarial than quinine, gamma dichroine can cause diarrhea, GI hypersecretion, hemorrhage, hyperperistalsis, hypotension, tachypnea, and death. Gamma dichroine is highly emetic, causing hydropic hepatic degeneration.

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