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Agave sisalana

Skin and Topical

Agave sisalana

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Description

Fiber-producing agave from Mexico widely cultivated in Africa and elsewhere, used in traditional medicine.

Active Compounds

hecogeninsaponinsagavinsvitaminsminerals

Traditional Uses

Traditional Yucatec Maya use for wound healing and digestive conditions
Used in East African folk medicine for skin and digestive conditions

Modern Uses

Wound healing antiseptic
Anti-inflammatory
Steroid hormone synthesis precursor
Antifungal

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: topical, other
Adult Dose: Topical sap for wounds; no established internal dose
Child Dose: Not established for children internally
Preparation Notes: Fiber crop; hecogenin used industrially for steroid synthesis

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

Skin irritation from raw sap

Possible Side Effects

Skin dermatitis

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Agave sisalana

Description

Active Compounds

Traditional Uses

Modern Uses

Contraindications

Possible Side Effects