Agricultural Research Service - ARS

Dr. Duke's
Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases

Ethnobotanical uses

Quillaja saponaria (ROSACEAE)

Bronchitis Steinmetz; Cardiodepressant Uphof; Detergent Steinmetz; Diuretic Steinmetz, Woi.8; Expectorant Steinmetz, Uphof, Woi.8; Poison Steinmetz; Shampoo Eb20: 22, Uphof, Woi.8; Skin Woi.8; Soap Steinmetz, Uphof, Woi.8; Sternutatory Steinmetz; Stimulant Woi.8



* = Chemical(s) found in plant shown to be effective for the ailment medicated
** = Plant itself shown to be effective for the ailment medicated

Phytochemical Database, USDA - ARS - NGRL, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland
Mon May 20 16:34:00 EDT 2002

Please send questions and comments to:

James A. Duke (E-Mail: JimDuke@cpcug.org)
or
Stephen M. Beckstrom-Sternberg (E-Mail: SteveBS@nhgri.nih.gov)

Please send technical questions and comments to:

WebMaster (E-Mail: WebMaster@ars-grin.gov)

The USDA does not recommend self diagnosis or self medication. Please see the disclaimer for more information.