Tonka Bean (Tonquin Bean) |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Coumarouna odorata, Dipteryx odorta
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Seeds
Chemicals this herb contains:
Coumarin
Gum (See Glossary)
Sitosterin
Starch
Stigmasterin
Sugar
KNOWN EFFECTS
Delays or stops blood clotting.
Acts as anti-coagulant. Coumarin interferes with synthesis of
vitamin K in the human intestines. The absence of adequate
vitamin K prevents blood clotting.
Miscellaneous information:
The tonka bean was once a common adulterant of vanilla
extracts.
Is used as flavoring in tobacco.
FDA has banned its use as a flavoring agent in foods.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Prevents clotting in deep veins.
Prevents blood clots from breaking away from blood vessels and
lodging in vital organs, such as lung or brain. Its use must be
monitored carefully with frequent laboratory studies
(prothrombin time).
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Atrophy of testicles |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Retards growth |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Uncontrollable internal bleeding |
Seek emergency treatment. |
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