Angostura Health Dictionary

Angostura: From 1 Different Sources


Celebrated Liqueur created by Surgeon-General Siegert, Venezuela, in 1832, and which is still popular as a powerful restorative tonic, especially after illness, anorexia, etc. Angostura bark 2oz; Chamomile flowers half an ounce; Cardamom seed 1dr; Cinnamon 1dr; Orange peel half an ounce; Raisins half a pound; Vodka or alcohol 3 pints; water 7 pints. Steep for one month, shaking daily, press and filter. 
Health Source: Bartrams Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
Author: Health Encyclopedia

Angostura Bark

Galipea officinalis Han. German: Cuspabaum. French: Cusparie. Italian: Cusparia. Part used: dried bark.

Action: Aromatic, bitter, anti-periodic.

Uses: South American traditional: diarrhoea, dysentery, intermittent fevers, dropsy.

Preparations: Thrice daily. Powdered bark 0.3 to 1g. Liquid extract: 5-30 drops. Tincture: 10-60 drops. ... angostura bark




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