Guaiac wood

Guajaci lignum, guaiac wood.  

Guaiac wood consists of the heartwood and sapwood of Guaiacum officinale L.  and/or G.  sanctum L.  [Fam.  Zygophyll-aceae], as well as their preparations in effective dosage.  The wood contains resin and saponins.  

Uses

Supportive therapy for rheumatic complaints.  

Contraindications

None known.  

Side Effects

None known.  

None known.  

Unless otherwise prescribed:

Average daily dosage:

• 4.5 g of drug;
• equivalent preparations.  

Comminuted wood for decoctions and other galenical preparations for internal use.  

Note:The essential oil known as "guaiac wood oil" must be evaluated separately.