What is Bitterwood?
Bitterwood (Quassia amara) is a tree or shrub native to Central and South America, found in a wide range of habitats from Belize to Venezuela. Bitterwood (Latin: Quassia amara) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Bitterwood? — PlantSage
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What is Bitterwood
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Bitterwood (Quassia amara). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
What is Bitterwood used for?
Bitterwood is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Is Bitterwood safe?
Bitterwood is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Where does Bitterwood grow?
Bitterwood is a member native to BLZ, BZN, BZE, CLM, COS, and ELS. Bitterwood thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be medium or heavy (clay).
Can I grow Bitterwood at home?
Bitterwood grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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