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Adenium obesum
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.
African succulent shrub; bark and roots used in East African folk medicine for skin conditions; sap toxic.
African succulent shrub; bark and roots used in East African folk medicine for skin conditions; sap toxic. Key active compounds include oleandrigenin, digitoxigenin, cardiac glycosides.
oleandrigenin, along with digitoxigenin and cardiac glycosides, are the primary bioactive compounds in Adenium obesum. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Topical antiseptic (bark wash)
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Reference only
Skin diseases
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Wound healing
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Arrow poison
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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