Hombre Grande (Quassia Amara L.)

Hombre Grande (Quassia Amara L.)

Quassia Amara L. is the scientific name for Hombre Grande. 

Hombre Grande is a small evergreen shrub that is native to the rainforests of Central and South America as well as the Caribbean. Kwasi, a 17th-century Surinamese healer, is recognized for discovering the herb's medicinal properties.

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Traditionally, Hombre Grande (Quassia Amara L.) has been used to treat various health issues. Typical uses are increasing appetite, treating digestive problems, fighting ulcers, and reducing fever. Additionally, Hombre Granda has been used to treat parasitic infections and kidney stones and as a blood detox. Externally, Hombre Grande has been used to remedy various conditions like measles and dandruff. Because Hombre Grande is a natural insecticide, it has also been traditionally used to treat conditions such as head lice.

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Research indicates that Q. amara possesses different biological properties, like anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-leishmanial, anti-malarial, anti-nociceptive, anti-ulcer, anti-fertility, and sedative (Balkrishna et al., 2022).

Hombre Ganda can treat various issues; however, this is not a tea to drink daily but when needed to treat specific problems.

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