Overview

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

Simaruba is used for diarrhea, stomach upset, malaria, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.

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

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

Uses

Insufficient Evidence for

• Diarrhea.
• Malaria.
• Water retention (edema).
• Fever.
• Stomach upset.
• Causing an abortion.
• Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of simaruba for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if simaruba is safe. It can cause vomiting when used in large amounts.

Precautions

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if simaruba is safe. It can cause vomiting when used in large amounts.

Pregnancy: It's LIKELY UNSAFE to use simaruba if you are pregnant. It might cause an abortion.

Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if simaruba is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions

We currently have no information for Simaruba overview.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of simaruba depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for simaruba. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.