Quassia is a plant genus containing the species Quassia amara. Known for its extreme bitterness, it’s commonly known as “bitterwood”. This strong taste is due to the quassinoids which are known for their medicinal properties. Extracts of quassia today are used in herbal medicine and to add flavour to beverages. Request your free quote and order quassia in bulk at a fantastic price.
Quassia extract is used to add a bitter or aromatic note to:
It’s also commonly added to tinctures or extracts.
Quassia has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties. It may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It’s said to:
Quassia is a plant genus within the Simaroubaceae family that includes several species of small trees and shrubs. The genus is named after Graman Quassi – a Surinamese botanist who discovered its medicinal properties in the 18th century.
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