GINGER BUSH TETRADENIA RIPARIA

GINGER BUSH (Tetradenia riparia (Hochst.) Codd.) +

Synonym :
Iboza riparia (Hochst.) N. E. Br., Moschosma riparia Hochst.

Activities (Ginger Bush) :
Antibacterial (1; ZUL); Antiseptic (1; ZUL); Antispasmodic (1; ZUL); Fungicide (1; ZUL); Soporific (1; WBB); Stomachic (f; ZUL); Tranquilizer (f; ZUL); Trichomonicide (1; ZUL).

Indications (Ginger Bush) :
Ague (1; WBB); Bacteria (1; ZUL); Boil (f; ZUL); Cough (f; ZUL); Cramp (1; VVG; ZUL); Dengue (f; ZUL); Diarrhea (f; ZUL); Dropsy (f; VVG; ZUL); Fever (f; ZUL); Flu (f; VVG); Fungus (1; ZUL); Hemoptysis (f; ZUL); Infection (1; ZUL); Malaria (1; WBB); Mumps (f; ZUL); Mycosis (1; ZUL); Nervousness (f; ZUL); Sore Throat (1; VVG); Tuberculosis (1; ZUL); Vaginosis (1; ZUL).

Dosages (Ginger Bush) :
Doses should not exceed 1 tbsp. per day (ZUL).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Ginger Bush) :
Leaf infusions may produce drowsiness and stop ague. Strong teas should not be taken for more than 4 days. Should not be administered to children. There are two cases of suspected human poisoning from intentional overdoses of hot water extracts. Severe toxic inflammatory reactions of mucous membranes, leading to necrosis and sloughing, and profuse salivation ensued. Anuria developed after 24 hours and was fatal in one case (ZUL).