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Guarea

Guarea is a plant whose bark is used to make medicine. Guarea is an ingredient in some cough syrups. Guarea can loosen phlegm so that it can be coughed up. Some people apply guarea root bark directly to the skin to treat skin tumors.

How does guarea work?

There is currently not enough information available about how Guarea might work.

How effective is Guarea?

There is not enough scientific information available to make a statement about the effectiveness of Guarea for the treatment of coughs, as well as applied to the skin for the treatment of skin tumors. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Guarea for these conditions.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether guarea is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of Guarea during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Guarea.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of Guarea with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Guarea depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for Guarea. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.