Botanical Index No. 841

Quebracho

aspidosperma quebracho-blanco schltdl.

Medicinal Actions

Analysis pending research update.

Primary Conditions Treated

Anorexia Asthma Bronchosis Cold Cramp Dyspnea Emphysema Fever High Blood Pressure Impotence Insomnia Low Blood Pressure Malaria Nervousness Pain Respirosis Water Retention

General Dosage

Approved for food use e.g., ca. 35 ppm bark in baked goods, 30 ppm bark in candy); 1–2 g bark per dose; 2.5–5 g bark tincture.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages”. Large doses may cause cramps, diaphoresis, dyspnea, nausea, paralysis, vomiting, even death. Side effects include headache, lethargy, salivation, stupor, and vertigo.