African Red Tea Warburgia 100mg 60 tablet

African Red Tea Warburgia 100mg 60 tablet

This tree is one of the great tonics and panaceas of southern Africa - its specific name salutaris means "salutary to health". The bark is generally used, and it is usually taken orally in a powdered form, or as infusions and decoctions. The inner bark is extremely pungent, hence the English common name pepperbark tree. The activity of Warburgia bark seems to be due to the drimanes, which are biologically active, potent insect antifeedants and which also show antibacterial and anti-ulcer activity.

Warburgia is used as a tonic for all health conditions, including fever, malaria, colds and 'flu, as an expectorant in coughs, and as a natural antibiotic to treat chest infections productive of purulent sputum (Solomon Mahlaba, pers. comm.), for venereal diseases, and for abdominal pain and constipation. It has been used to treat cancer (Isaac Mayeng, pers. comm.), rheumatism and stomach ulcers; is applied topically to cuts on the: temples for headache; and has been used as an aphrodisiac. The bark or root bark, which has a strong peppery taste, is used.

This is a popular and widely used remedy for coughs, colds and chest complaints. It is particularly sought after for a serious cough productive of purulent sputum. The numerous other ailments for which it is used include influenza, rheumatism, malaria, venereal diseases, headache, toothache and gastric ulcers. Cold-water infusions of the powdered bark are taken orally as expectorants, or it is smoked as a cough and cold remedy. The bark contains numerous drimane sesquiterpenoids such as warburganal and polygodial. It is also said to contain mannitol.

Directions: Take as directed on the product packaging. Do not begin use before reading the entire product packaging first.

Other Ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Starch, Magnesium Stearate

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