GAMBIR PALE CATECHU GAMBOGE

GAMBIR, PALE CATECHU (Uncaria gambir (W. Hunter) Roxb.) +

Synonyms :
Nauclea gambir W. Hunter, Ourouparia gambir (W. Hunter) Baill.
Some GMH data apply more appropriately to Acacia catechu; both are colloquially called catechu,
or Uncaria pale catechu. The tanniniferous resins of the two are used interchangeably, thanks to
their high tannin content.

Activities (Gambir) :
Algicide (1; HH3; PH2); Antibacterial (1; PH2); Antiplaque (1; HH3); Antispasmodic (f; CRC; WOI); Astringent (1; CRC; GMH; IHB; PH2); Hepatoprotective (1; HH3; PH2); Masticatory (f; EFS).

Indications (Gambir) :
Asthma (f; HH3); Bacteria (1; PH2); Bleeding (1; GMH); Burn (f; CRC; IHB); Cramp (f; CRC; WOI); Dandruff (f; CRC); Diarrhea (1; CRC; IHB; PH2); Dysentery (f; CRC; IHB); Enterosis (f; LMP; PH2); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Gingivosis (f; GMH); Gonorrhea (f; GMH); Leukorrhea (f; GMH); Lumbago (f; CRC; IHB); Metrorrhagia (f; GMH); Mucososis (f; GMH); Nausea (f; PH2); Pharyngosis (f; GMH); Sciatica (f; CRC; IHB); Sore (f; PH2); Sore Throat (1; IHB; LMP); Stomachache (f; CRC; HH3); Stomatosis (f; PH2); Ulcer (f; PH2); Uvulosis (f; GMH); VD (f; GMH); Wound (f; LMP).

Dosages (Gambir) :
0.3 - 1 g resin (HHB; HH3); 0.5 - 2 g drug (PH2); 2.5 - 5 ml catechu tincture (200 g pounded herb, 50 g cut cinnamon to 1 liter 45% ethanol) (PH2).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Gambir) :
Class 1 (AHP). Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages (PH2).


GAMBOGE (Garcinia hanburyi Hook. f.) +

Activities (Gamboge) :
Antibacterial (1; CRC; HHB); Antiseptic (f; PH2); Diuretic (f; CRC); Emetic (f; CRC); Laxative (1; CRC; PH2); Poison (f; CRC); Protisticide (1; CRC; HHB); Sternutator (1; PH2); Vermifuge (f; CRC).

Indications (Gamboge) :
Bacteria (1; CRC; HHB); Cancer (f; JLH); Constipation (1; CRC; PHR; PH2); Dyspepsia (f; PHR; PH2); Infection (1; PH2); Protozoa (1; CRC; HHB); Virus (1; HHB); Water Retention (f; CRC); Worm (f; CRC).

Dosages (Gamboge) :
0.1 g resin (HHB).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Gamboge) :
Not covered (AHP). As little as 200 mg resin can induce colic and nausea (PHR). Fatalities with 4 g (PHR; PH2). Extracts bactericidal and protisticidal against, for example, Aerobacter, Enterovirus, Micrococcus, and Mycobacteria (PH2).