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Herbs & Supplements

Alternate Title

Galipea officinalis, Angostura trifoliata, Cusparia febrifuga, Cusparia trifoliata

Synonyms

Allocspariene, Angostura trifoliata, Angostura trifoliate, Bonplandia trifoliata Willd., candicine, Cusparia febrifuga Humb. ex DC., Cusparia felorifuga, Cusparia trifoliata (Willd.) Engl., Galipea, Galipea officinalis, galipinine, quinolones, Rutaceae (family), tetrahydroquinolines.

Background

Angostura (Galipea officinalis, Angostura trifoliata) is a shrub- like tree that has been studied for its potential antibiotic and cytotoxic (cell killing) activity. The bark is thought to be the main source of its medicinal properties.

Although the angostura tree and Angostura® aromatic bitters bear the same name, the bitters were named after the city, Angostura, Venezuela, and the proprietary formula is not said to contain angostura.

There is not enough human data available to support the use of angostura for any indication.

Evidence

DISCLAIMER: These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.

Tradition

WARNING: DISCLAIMER: The below uses are based on tradition, scientific theories, or limited research. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. There may be other proposed uses that are not listed below.
Antibacterial, cancer, digestive, malaria, tuberculosis.

Dosing

Adults (18 years and older)

There is no proven safe or effective dose for angostura.

Children (under 18 years old)

There is no proven safe or effective dose for angostura.

Safety

DISCLAIMER: Many complementary techniques are practiced by healthcare professionals with formal training, in accordance with the standards of national organizations. However, this is not universally the case, and adverse effects are possible. Due to limited research, in some cases only limited safety information is available.

Allergies

Avoid with known allergy or hypersensitivity to angostura, its constituents, or members of the Rutaceae family.

Side Effects and Warnings

Angostura should be used with caution in patients taking antibiotics or being treated for tuberculosis.

Angostura should be used with caution in patients taking anti- cancer or anti- malaria drugs.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Angostura cannot be recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to a lack of scientific safety data.
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