Aspidosperma (Quebracho) MT

It is also known as kebrako or white quebracho. It is native to Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay(1). It is an evergreen tree up to 33 m in height. Stem erect with wide spreading crown. Its wood is uniformly yellow ochre, without differences between hardwood and sapwood.

Quebrachitol is a cyclic polyol found in the bark of Aspidosperma(2). Quebrachine is a chemical synonym for yohimbine since it was first isolated from the bark.

The bark is used for the preparation of homoeopathic mother tincture. It is covered by Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India. It was proved and introduced by Dr. Hale and Clarke.

Homeopathically it is indicated in respiratory difficulty. A known homoeopathic physician Dr. Hale says that it relieves breathing troubles in phthisis and pleurisy, but without influencing the fever. It stimulates the respiration centers and increases oxygen in the blood. It is also used in pulmonary stenosis, thrombosis of pulmonary artery and uraemic dyspnoea. Want of breath during exertion is the guiding indication for prescribing this remedy.

Indications: Breathing troubles

Schwabe’s Aspidosperma Ø can be used alone or as a supplement to other medicines.

Dosage: Unless otherwise prescribed, 10-20 drops 1-3 times a day, depending upon the case. If complaints are not relieved, consult a specialist.

Side effects: No side effects of Schwabe’s Aspidosperma Ø are known in therapeutic doses. It is to be avoided during pregnancy and lactation.

Contraindications: No known contraindications.

Interactions: No interactions between Schwabe’s Aspidosperma Ø and other products are known.

Presentation: Bottle of 30ml & 100ml.

References:

1. Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
2. Quebrachitol. Jan van Alphen, Ind. Eng. Chem., 1951, 43 (1), pp 141–145, doi:10.1021/ie50493a041