Simaruba
What other names is Simaruba known by?Aceituno, Bitter Damson, Bois Blanc, Dysentery Bark, Mountain Damson, Simarouba, Simaruba amara, Slave Wood, Stave Wood, Sumaroub, Quassia simarouba.What is Simaruba?Simaruba is a plant that grows in the Caribbean islands and in the northern parts of South America. The bark is used as medicine.People take simaruba for diarrhea, dysentery, malaria, water retention (edema), fever, and stomach upset. It is also used as a tonic. Women use it to cause abortion. Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
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