Botanical Index No. 437

Gambir, Pale Catechu

uncaria gambir

Medicinal Actions

Algicide, Antibacterial, Antiplaque, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Hepatoprotective

Primary Conditions Treated

Masticatory Asthma Bacteria Bleeding Burn Cramp Dandruff Diarrhea Dysentery Enterosis Gastrosis Gingivosis Gonorrhea Leukorrhea Lumbago Metrorrhagia Mucososis Nausea Pharyngosis Sciatica Sore Sore Throat Stomachache Stomatosis Ulcer Uvulosis VD Wound

General Dosage

0.3–1 g resin; 0.5–2 g drug; 2.5–5 ml catechu tincture.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 1.“Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages”.

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