Guaiacum
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Botanical Name |
Guaiacum officinale |
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Family |
Zygophyllaceae |
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Other Names |
Guaiac, Lignum sanctum, Lignum vitae |
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Native to |
West Indies, Florida, South America |
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Parts Used |
Resin, wood |
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Actions |
Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative |
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Constituents |
Lignans –furoguaiacidin, guaiacin, furoguaiacin, tetrahydrofuroguaiacin A and B, furoguaiaoxidin Resin acids –guaiaretic, hydroguaiaretic, guaiacic, alpha guaiaconic, beta guaiaconic Terpenoids based on oleanolic acid –guaiagutin, guaiazulene Volatile oil –guaiol |