Quebracho

The white quebracho tree is a tree whose bark is used to make medicine. The white quebracho tree should not be confused with the red quebracho tree. These two plants contain different chemicals. This article only deals with the white quebracho tree. Quebracho tree products are used for asthma and lower respiratory diseases. They are also used as a stimulant for the respiratory tract and for congested bronchial tubes. Sometimes quebracho tree products are used to treat high blood pressure, cramps, water retention, fever and pain. They are also used to increase sex drive. Quebracho tree products are used as flavorings in foods.

How do quebracho tree products work?

There is not enough information available to say how quebracho tree products might work as medicine.

How effective are quebracho tree products?

There is not enough scientific data available to say how effective quebracho tree products are for asthma, lung disorders, coughs, high blood pressure, cramps, water retention, menstrual cramps and fever, or when used to increase sex drive. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of quebracho tree products in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Quebracho tree products are safe and harmless in normal food quantities. However, there is not enough information to say whether quebracho tree products are safe in medicinal quantities. Quebracho tree products can cause some side effects including drooling, headaches, sweating, dizziness, drowsiness and dizziness. In high doses, they may cause nausea and vomiting.

Precautions: Quebracho tree products are safe and harmless during pregnancy and lactation at normal dietary levels. However, there is not enough information on the safety of using larger amounts used as medicine. For these reasons, pregnant and breastfeeding women should limit themselves to normal food quantities until more is known.

Interactions

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

Dosage

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