Identity & origin
BOTANICAL IDENTITY
The right name is the first step.
A tree associated primarily with wet tropical environments. Root bark is the entry for Simarouba amara. The S. glauca record concerns another species and different parts; they are not interchangeable.
Also known as: No synonyms listed.
Have the species and exact part verified; a photograph alone cannot guarantee identification for consumption.
An illustration is not enough to identify a plant for consumption. Do not forage for a species based solely on this profile.
Uses & evidence
UNDERSTANDING THE USES
Properties & uses.
Listed part — documentary context
ANSM lists Simarouba amara for: root bark. This listing specifies neither a clinical indication nor a dosage.
The references do not establish a benefit. Lack of evidence is not assurance of safety.
Read the sourceThe traditional uses described are not clinical proof of effectiveness. Evidence for one preparation cannot automatically be applied to another.
Precautions before use
BEFORE ANY USE
Precautions & contraindications.
This guidance does not cover every individual situation. Missing information is not a guarantee of safety.
The following warnings do not constitute a complete review of interactions or contraindications. An unstudied combination cannot be considered compatible.
Contraindications & precautions
- The botanical sources cited cannot establish a complete list of contraindications. Do not self-medicate on the basis of this record.
Medicine interactions
- Compatibility with medicines is not established by the sources evaluated here; ask a pharmacist to check the exact product.
“Reported” does not prove causality; “possible” may reflect indirect evidence. “None reported” means none in the cited source, not that all combinations have been studied. Do not stop a prescribed treatment based on this profile.
Adverse effects
- The botanical inventory does not characterize adverse effects; this does not mean there is no risk.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Insufficient information here to recommend medicinal use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Children & adolescents
No preparation or paediatric dose is validated in this record.
If symptoms persist, worsen or are unusual, consult a healthcare professional. In an emergency, contact the emergency services.
Sources & last review
CHECKING REFERENCES
Sources for this profile.
- ANSM — Pharmacopée française, liste A (janvier 2026), p. 34Accessed on 09/10/2026
- Kew — Plants of the World Online : Simarouba amara Aubl.Accessed on 09/10/2026
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