- Region
- Africa
- Origin
- Africa (east, Mozambique)
Africa · Herb · № 287
Jateorhiza palmata
Herb · Africa
Calumba
Jateorhiza palmata
Traditionally attributed effects: bitter digestive tonic, carminative, lowers blood pressure.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
The dried root as a cold infusion or tincture, before meals. No dosage is given here.
Use in traditions
In Mozambique and East Africa the bitter root is used for diarrhoea, dysentery and stomach complaints, and as a yellow dye. Portuguese traders brought the root to Europe in the 17th century, where it remained in pharmacopoeias as a bitter stomach remedy into the 20th century.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Herbal medicine worldwide
Attributed effects
Bitter digestive tonic, carminative, lowers blood pressure.
Preparation and amount
Root.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)TincturePowder and kitchen