A powerful powder for professional use

Thanks to its active compounds, piscidia powder is a natural ally in formulations designed to relax muscles, calm nerves, and alleviate pain. It is often used in products intended for relaxation or in natural support protocols for stress and chronic pain.

Description

Fine powder, reddish brown to light brown, woody odor, slightly bitter flavor. Derived from the dried then micronized bark of Piscidia erythrina .

Nomenclature

• Common name: Piscidia, Jamaican dogwood, fishwood
• Latin name: Piscidia erythrina
• Family: Fabaceae
• Part used: Bark
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Central America, Caribbean, South Florida
• English name: Jamaican dogwood powder
• German name: Hundsbaumrindenpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de pescadilla
• Name in Italian: Polvere di legno di Giamaica
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق لحاء بيسيديا

Main virtues

Sedative, antispasmodic, analgesic, muscle relaxant, mildly anxiolytic.

Main constituents

Rotenone, piscidin, flavonoids, isoflavones, tannins, organic acids, lignans, various alkaloids.

Professional use and dosage

• Capsules: 250 to 300 mg of powder per capsule – 1 to 2 capsules per day, according to professional advice.
• Gentle infusion: 1/2 teaspoon (approximately 1 g) in 200 ml of hot water, infuse for 10 minutes – up to 2 times a day.
• Powder in magistral preparation: to be integrated according to the dosages prescribed in a specialized laboratory.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• For use exclusively by qualified healthcare professionals.
• Contraindicated in children, pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• May cause drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, or digestive discomfort in case of overdose.
• Respect the recommended dosages. Product to be handled with care.

History and traditional use

Long used by the indigenous peoples of the Americas, piscidia is renowned for its natural narcotic and analgesic effects. Used to soothe dental, muscular, or nervous pain, it is now one of the medicinal plants still used under supervision in professional phytotherapeutic practices.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: food bag or waterproof bucket intended for professional processors.
• Storage: in a dry, cool place away from light.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Wikiphyto – https://www.wikiphyto.org/wiki/Piscidia
• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Herbal Medicines – New York Botanical Garden
• Commission E – Phytotherapeutic Monographs

Note to project creators and formulators:

Please note that we do not provide any technical documentation (datasheet, certificate, analysis, etc.) for quantities less than 1 kg. Documentation is reserved exclusively for registered professionals (SIRET number or equivalent required) and for clearly identified projects. Thank you for your understanding.

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