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Boreh Traditional Balinese Scrub Paste

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Ingredients

Clove powderCinnamon powderGingerCoconut oilTurmeric

Conditions addressed

CirculationSkin HealthInflammationFatigue

How to use

Apply a small amount to the affected area 1–2× 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 — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — 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 — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Pre-surgery — 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.

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — 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 — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — 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.

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Active liver disease — 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.