International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences
Vol. 9, Issue 4, Part G (2025)
Quassia amara
Author(s):
T Ilaya Pallavan, AT Senthil Kumar and Gopalakrishnan Selvaraj
Abstract:
Quassia amara L., famous as bitterwood or quassia, is a neotropical shrub indigenous to the family Simaroubaceae. It is widely distributed in various regions of America and is traditionally used as a digestive stimulant, antipyretic, and vermifuge. It exhibits antimalarial, antiparasitic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. This article highlights its botanical description, distribution, scientific classification, and its relevance in traditional and modern medicine.
Pages: 427-429 | 98 Views 47 Downloads
How to cite this article:
T Ilaya Pallavan, AT Senthil Kumar and Gopalakrishnan Selvaraj. Quassia amara. Int. J. Hom. Sci. 2025;9(4):427-429. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26164485.2025.v9.i4.G.1943
