Quassia (Picrasma excelsa)
Supports digestive well-being with the potent bitter essence of Quassia, nature's traditional tonic for vitality and gut harmony.
Price range: £15.95 through £26.95
Quassia Tincture from Picrasma excelsa delivers the gentle power of a traditional bitter tonic to support digestive well-being and maintain natural appetite balance. Embrace its quassinoid-rich essence for promoting liver comfort and gut harmony. Welcome this inviting herbal extract into your wellness routine for enduring vitality.
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Botanical Name: Picrasma excelsa
Common Name(s): Quassia, Jamaican Quassia, Bitter-wood
Plant Part: Flowers
Tincture Ratio: 1:3
Alcohol Volume (%): 35%
How To use
Adults: Shake well before use. Take (10-20 drops in a little water, 3 times daily before meals.) 0.5-1 ml in a little water, 3 times daily before meals. in a little water, juice or tea, 1-3 times daily or as recommended by a qualified practitioner. If sensitive start on low dose and slowly build up. Best taken between meals. Do not exceed recommended dose.
For best results, incorporate into your daily routine. The benefits of herbs are best experienced with consistent use over time.
The Science
The Science Behind Quassia
Picrasma excelsa is rich in quassinoids like quassin and neoquassin, which impart its characteristic bitterness. Traditional ethnobotanical use as a tonic aligns with research highlighting its role in bitter receptor stimulation, supporting enzymatic digestion and natural gut balance.
Ingredients
Picrasma excelsa extracted in ethanol alcohol and water. Plant part used is Flowers. Strength is 1:3 35% – one part plant to 3 part liquid.
Quassia Tincture: Embrace the Bitter Power of Picrasma excelsa
Discover the revered Jamaican Quassia, derived from the noble Picrasma excelsa tree, a cornerstone of Caribbean herbal heritage now crafted into our premium UK tincture. Renowned for its intense bitterness, this potent herbal extract supports digestive comfort and maintains natural equilibrium. Ideal for those embracing holistic wellness, our Quassia tincture delivers time-tested support in a convenient, alcohol-based form, supporting your journey to balanced vitality without synthetic additives.
Folklore, Tradition & Etymology
Nestled in the sun-drenched hills of Jamaica, Picrasma excelsa, known as Quassia or Bitter-wood, carries a legacy whispered through Caribbean lore. Its name honours Graman Quassi, the 18th-century Surinamese healer enslaved in the Americas, who revealed its potent secrets to European botanists. Indigenous peoples of the West Indies revered this ‘tree of bitterness’ for traditions surrounding fevers, parasites, and digestive well-being, brewing its wood into tonics that ‘cleansed the inner fires’. In Jamaican herbal traditions, it was the go-to elixir for slack appetites and liver equilibrium, embodying nature’s stern yet benevolent command to awaken vitality. This timeless bitter guardian bridges ancient wisdom and modern herbal craft.
A Heritage of Well-being
From the resilient heartwood of Jamaica’s noble Picrasma excelsa tree emerges Quassia tincture, a bridge between Caribbean herbal heritage and UK wellness traditions. For generations, island healers harnessed its quassinoid-rich bitterness to support digestion, maintain intestinal balance, and promote liver well-being—practices echoed in ethnobotanical texts and now refined into our 35% alcohol 1:3 extract. Ethically wildcrafted and bottled to UK standards, this tincture invites you to partake in a lineage of holistic harmony, supporting appetite before meals and fostering gut-liver equilibrium for enduring vitality.
Is this the right herb for me?
Quassia supports traditional bitter tonic uses for digestive well-being, appetite stimulation, and intestinal balance. Consider your individual needs and consult a qualified herbal practitioner or healthcare professional to assess suitability.
How long until I notice results?
Responses vary by individual factors such as diet, lifestyle, and constitution. Some may notice digestive support within a few days, while consistent use over 1-2 weeks may be needed for others.
Can I take Quassia with other supplements or medications?
Quassia may interact with blood sugar-lowering medications or affect blood pressure. Always consult a healthcare professional before combining with other supplements or medications.
How do I store Quassia tincture?
Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the bottle tightly sealed and out of reach of children. Shelf life is typically 3-5 years if stored properly.
Important Caution
Please consult a qualified herbal medical or healthcare practitioner as not all herbs are suitable for children, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, if unwell, or when on any medication, as some herbs may affect metabolism of some drugs. If you are unsure, please ask us or your health practitioner. Avoid if you have an allergy to the plant family. This product contains alcohol. Contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Not suitable for children under 12 years. High doses may cause nausea due to intense bitterness. Consult a healthcare professional before use if you have diabetes, low blood pressure, or are taking any medications.