Bursera simaruba

Simaruba is a plant that grows on the Caribbean islands and in the northern parts of South America. The bark is used as a medicine.

Simaruba is used for diarrhea, dysentery, malaria, water retention, fever and stomach upsets. Simaruba is also used as a tonic. Women use Simaruba to induce abortion.

How does Simaruba work?

Simaruba contains high concentrations of chemicals called tannins. Tannins may help to relieve diarrhea.

How effective is Simaruba?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective Simaruba is for diarrhea, malaria, water retention, fever and stomach upset, or when used to induce abortion.

Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Simaruba in these applications.

Safety and side effects

It is not known whether Simaruba is safe and harmless. Simaruba may cause vomiting when used in large amounts.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Simaruba is not safe to use during pregnancy. Simaruba may induce abortion.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of Simaruba with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Simaruba depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for Simaruba. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.