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QUASSIA
QUASSIA
Scientific Name: Quassia amara
Common Names: Amargo, Bitter Wood, Bitter Ash
Family: Simaroubaceae
Part Used: wood, leaves
Habitat: Native to South America
Benefits: febrifuge, malaria fevers, digestive aid, insecticide, gallbladder problems, increases appetite, anorexia
CAUTION: Avoid in pregnancy