Quassia Chips (Quassia amara) - Bulk

• Botanical Name: Quassia amara
• Plant Part: Wood
• Form: Chips
• Flavour Profile: Extremely bitter, woody, dry and long-lasting
• Profile: Traditional digestive bitter, beverage bittering botanical and external rinse ingredient
• Naturally Contains: Quassinoids
• Suitable For: Digestive Bitters, Cold Infusions, Tinctures, Aperitif-Style Blends, Brewing Trials, Scalp Rinses, Household Rinses, Non-Edible Ornamental Garden Sprays And Bulk Formulation
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light, moisture and strong odours

• Digestive bitter preparations
• Appetite-support routines in traditional use
• Bitter beverage blending
• DIY brewing trials and bitters
• Aperitif, vermouth and bitter-style formulations
• Scalp rinses for oily or flaky scalp routines
• External household rinse preparations
• Non-edible ornamental garden sprays

This Product Is For:

• Experienced herbal makers familiar with strong bitters
• Beverage makers and brewers trialling natural bittering agents
• Bulk users creating digestive bitter blends
• DIY users preparing scalp or external rinse applications

This Product Is Not For:

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding unless professionally advised
• People taking cardioactive glycosides or heart medication unless professionally advised
• High-dose or long-term use
• Self-treating anorexia nervosa, parasites, lice, digestive disease or heart conditions
• Edible garden spray use
• Enema use without professional clinical guidance

• As a Cold Infusion: Leave ½-1 teaspoon wood chips in 1 cup cold water overnight, then strain.
• Suggested Intake: Traditionally used up to 3 times daily, unless otherwise advised by a qualified professional.
• As a Tincture: The source suggests ½-1 ml per day.
• In Bitters Or Brewing: Use cautiously and in small amounts, as the bitterness is very strong.
• As a Scalp Rinse: Prepare a weak infusion, cool fully, strain well and apply briefly to the scalp before rinsing.
• Bulk Tip: Label clearly and keep separate from mild everyday tea herbs.

• Use only within recommended amounts
• Quassia wood contains cardioactive glycosides and should not be used with other cardioactive glycosides unless professionally advised
• Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if taking heart medication, chronic medication or managing a medical condition
• Can cause irritation of the mouth, throat and digestive tract, nausea and vomiting
• Avoid high doses and long-term use
• Patch test before topical use
• Avoid eyes, mucous membranes and broken or irritated skin
• Seek professional care for parasites, lice, digestive disease, appetite loss or persistent symptoms
• Discontinue use if irritation, nausea, vomiting or any adverse reaction occurs
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: What botanical is this Quassia?
A: The bulk listing identifies it as Quassia amara .

Q: What is Quassia used for in beverages?
A: It is used to add a clean, dry bitter note to bitters, aperitif-style blends and brewing trials.

Q: Can Quassia be used every day?
A: No, it is very bitter and should be used carefully, in recommended amounts and not long term unless professionally advised.

Q: Can Quassia be used on edible garden plants?
A: This description limits garden use to suitable non-edible ornamental applications.