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Acokanthera oppositifolia
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
South African shrub containing highly toxic cardiac glycosides, used in extremely dilute traditional preparations for pain and as a hunting arrow poison.
South African shrub containing highly toxic cardiac glycosides, used in extremely dilute traditional preparations for pain and as a hunting arrow poison. Key active compounds include ouabain, acokantherine, cardenolides.
ouabain, along with acokantherine and cardenolides, are the primary bioactive compounds in Acokanthera Oppositifolia. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Cardiac glycoside research only
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Arrow poison
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Toothache
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Snakebite
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin conditions — topically only
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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