| Scientific Name |
Juliana adstringens Schld. |
| Other Uses |
Used as an astringent and for fertility enhancement (Kay 1996). Commercial website states in traditional Aztec use it promotes "normal and regular stomach function, stimulates the appetite," (Botanic Art-Mexican Herb Tea; http://www.botanic-art.com/tea.htm, accessed 4/27/04). |
| Formulations used by Informants |
Commercially prepared cold infusion (Quinona). |
| Phytochemistry |
Cholesta-7, 22-diene derivatives, damarane derivatives, julianin S (Chapman and Hall/ CRC, Version 13:1; 1982-2005) |
| Potential Adverse Effects |
No clinical adverse effects were found. |
| Potential Medication Interactions |
No clinical medication interactions were found. |
| References |
http://www.itis.usda.gov/index.html |
