Boreh Traditional Balinese Scrub Paste
paste
Ingredients
Conditions addressed
How to use
Apply a small amount to the affected area 1â2Ã daily. Patch-test on a small area of skin first.
- A traditional paste made from Clove powder, Cinnamon powder, Ginger, Coconut oil, Turmeric.
- Prepare in small batches and store in a cool, dark place.
Interactions & contraindications
Clove powder
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding â insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 â therapeutic dosage not established
May thin the blood
Watch for: Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and other blood-thinning herbs or supplements (ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, vitamin E)
Combining blood-thinning substances can increase bleeding risk, including before surgery or dental work.
May have a stimulant effect
Watch for: Other caffeine-containing products, MAOIs, and stimulant medications (for ADHD or weight loss)
Additive stimulant effects can raise heart rate and blood pressure.
Cinnamon powder
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding â insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 â therapeutic dosage not established
- Pre-surgery â discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
Diabetes medications
Cassia cinnamon may lower blood sugar; monitor glucose closely with regular high-dose use.
Liver-metabolized medications
High-dose cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, a liver-stressing compound.
Ginger
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding â insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 â therapeutic dosage not established
- Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) â may overstimulate immune response
Blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin)
Mild antiplatelet activity may add to bleeding risk at high doses.
Diabetes medications
May have an additive blood-sugar-lowering effect.
Coconut oil
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding â insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 â therapeutic dosage not established
- Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) â may overstimulate immune response
May thin the blood
Watch for: Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and other blood-thinning herbs or supplements (ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, vitamin E)
Combining blood-thinning substances can increase bleeding risk, including before surgery or dental work.
May have a stimulant effect
Watch for: Other caffeine-containing products, MAOIs, and stimulant medications (for ADHD or weight loss)
Additive stimulant effects can raise heart rate and blood pressure.
Turmeric
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding â insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 â therapeutic dosage not established
- Active liver disease â monitor liver enzymes with long-term use
Blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel)
Curcumin has antiplatelet activity; increases bleeding risk when combined.
Diabetes medications
May enhance blood-sugar-lowering effects.
Stomach acid reducers / gallbladder disease
Stimulates bile production and can worsen gallstone symptoms.

