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Cascarilla Bark
Botanical origin : It is the dried stem bark of Croton eluteria family
Euphorbiaceae.
. Constituents :
- It contains about 1-3% volatile oil; chief components are p-cymene,
limonene, myrcene, α-thujone, terpinol, pinene and linalool.
- A crystalline bitter principle cascarillin and 15% resin.
Uses :
- It is used as stimulant and tonic.
Precautions and adverse reactions: No health hazards with the
proper administration of the designated therapeutic dosages.
Mode of administration: Powder, liquid extract or tincture.
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