Warburgia 100mg tablets

Warburgia salutaris is a tropical forest tree which extends southwards as far as KwaZulu-Natal, eastern and northern Gauteng and across Swaziland. It also occurs in Malawi. Its growth habitat is forests and kloofs. It is an evergreen, slender tree that grows from 5 to 10 m tall. The dark green, glossy leaves are paler green below. The midrib is slightly off-centre with the tapering apex and base. The leaves have a bitter, burning, aromatic taste.

It has white to greenish flowers of up to 7 mm in diameter. These flowers develop into round, oval berries, narrowed towards the base, are dark green, turning purple when ripe. The stem is covered by a rich brown bark that is also bitter and peppery.

Traditional uses include the treatment of the following:

• Yeast (Candida albicans), fungal, bacterial and protozoal infections

• Escherichia coli, the bacteria responsible for causing cystitis or bladder infections

• Common colds - as an expectorant or smoked

• Clear the sinuses - as a snuff dried and ground

• Spots in the lungs - taken orally

• Malaria - both stems and root bark powdered and mixed with water

• Chest infections (especially bronchitis) - adjunct to allopathic antibiotic treatment

• Oral and oesophageal thrush

• Mouth Ulcers.

Contraindications:
Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Side-Effects:
None Known

Suggested Dosage:
1 tablet twice daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner

Store below 25OC in a dry place. Protect from light.
Keep out of reach of children