1 oz. (28 grams) Quassia Wood (Bark) Powder (Quassia amara) Also known as Also known as- as: Quassia amara, amargo, bitter ash, bitterholz, bitterwood, bois amer, bois de quassia, crucete, quassia, cuassia, fliegenholz, guabo, hombre grande, jamaica bark, kashshing, maraub, marup, palo muneco, pau amarelo, quassia amarga, quassiawood, ruda, simaruba, simarubabaum, quassiaholz, quassia de cayenne, quassie, quina, simaba, Suriname wood Introduction Quassia is indigenous to Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Suriname, Colombia, Argentina, and Guyana. The herb is extremely bitter, the name amargo means “bitter” in Spanish. The general name, Quassia, comes from a man named Quassi of Surinam who had incredible success using it as a secret ingredient for a particularly bad fever that was running rampant through Surinam. The tall deciduous trees are also known for another interesting trait: no bugs or insects ever bother the trees. This is due to a component in the resin called quassin, which is an incredibly effective insecticide. West Indians in particular use a water extract for an insecticide on their fields. Quassin extract is said to by many times more bitter than quinine, and is used as an ingredient in many medications that would normally contain quinine. Constituents Quassin (gives Quassia its bitterness), phytochemicals quassimarin and simalikalactone D. Parts Used Wood, leaves Typical Preparations Usually taken in the form of an infusion, in capsules, or tincture. Summary Precautions Quassia should not be used during pregnancy. Quassia has been documented to have an antifertility effect in studies and men undergoing fertility treatment or those wishing to have children should avoid using this herb. Large amounts of Quassia can irritate the mucous membrane of the stomach leading to nausea and vomiting. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Save on shipping if all items are paid for in one Paypal transaction If you are looking for larger quantities, or other herbs not listed, please inquire with “Ask seller a question” If you have a problem with your purchase, please contact me first before leaving feedback, so we can reach resolution promptly and efficiently. I intend to please and am always honest and reasonable in my business transactions for over 10 years. Bid With Confidence! Read my feedback. I’m a very interactive seller and have high marks for cooperative selling. I guarantee this will be a positive EBay experience for you. The information in the listing is just a brief description found on the internet that describes the item, please do your own research before purchasing, or contact a health professional for futher information about this item. Ebay does not allow me to give any medical advice pertaining to any of the herbal tems 1 Ounce (oz) = 28 Grams(gm) = 28000 Milligrams(mg) Please Note: As I do my best to keep the pictures in the description current, The color, cut, and packaging may vary slightly as I do not purchase more than I can sell in a couple months, and these can be different from batch to batch. Be assured that you are receiving the item you purchased Shipping for each additional item is $0.25 if all items are paid for in one Paypal transaction. Shipping discounts should automatically be applied when you check out, If not, Please click “Request Total”. If you choose to pay for items individually, the shipping discount will not be applied. Please note: Feedback is left automatically, once it is received…. If you plan on purchasing multiple items, all you need to do is add them to your cart first, then click checkout when finished, then all items will have discounted shipping charges.if you do pay for the items individually, they will be shipped by individually, so if you want to save money on your order, add to cart first.