Cascarilla is a plant. In the past, cascarilla was added to tobacco before smoking because it has a pleasant odor when burned. The bark is used as medicine.
People use cascarilla for digestion problems, diarrhea, and vomiting, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
How does it work ?
There isn't enough information to know how cascarilla might work as a medicine.
There isn't enough information to know how cascarilla might work as a medicine.
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
Digestive disorders.
Diarrhea.
Vomiting.
Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of cascarilla for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cascarilla is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cascarilla is safe or what the side effects might be. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cascarilla is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for CASCARILLA overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of cascarilla depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for cascarilla. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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