Goa powder
Scientific names: Vataireopsis araroba, Andira araroba
Family: Fabaceae/Leguminosae
Alternate names: Araoba, Araroba Powder, Bahia Powder, Brazil Powder, Chrysarobine, Chrysatobine, Crude Chrysarobin, Polvo Goa, Poudre d'Araroba, Poudre de Goa, Ringworm Powder
Background
Goa powder is the dried, powdered rubbery sap (latex) from a Brazilian tree called Andira araroba. People have applied it to the skin as medicine.
Goa powder has been applied directly to the skin to treat psoriasis and fungal infections, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use. Goa powder may also be unsafe.
Goa powder has been applied directly to the skin to treat psoriasis and fungal infections, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use. Goa powder may also be unsafe.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Goa powder is likely unsafe and is not intended to be taken by mouth. Even very small doses of goa powder can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney problems.
When applied to the skin: Goa powder is possibly unsafe. It is very irritating and can cause side effects including redness, swelling, and pimples. It can also be absorbed through the skin and cause vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney problems.
When applied to the skin: Goa powder is possibly unsafe. It is very irritating and can cause side effects including redness, swelling, and pimples. It can also be absorbed through the skin and cause vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney problems.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if goa powder is safe to apply to the skin when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using goa powder for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of goa powder might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Goa Powder interacts with any medicines. Before taking Goa Powder, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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