Key Medicinal Plant: Quassia

Quassia, scientifically named Picrasma excelsa or Quassia amara, is a member of the Simarubeae (or Simaroubaceae) family, known primarily for its extraordinarily bitter taste. This bitterness, however, belies its significant medicinal value. It is also known by a range of common names:

Bitter Wood
Bitter Ash
Bitter Quassia
Jamaica Quassia
Lofty Quassia
Quassia Amara
Quassia Lignum
Simaruba excelsa