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Allamanda cathartica

Digestive

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Description

Tropical American ornamental vine with large yellow trumpet flowers, used in Caribbean and South American folk medicine.

Active Compounds

allamandinplumericinflavonoidstanninsiridoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional Caribbean folk medicine for constipation and malaria
Used in Brazil for infections and as antimicrobial

Modern Uses

Anticancer research
Antimalaria activity
Antimicrobial
Purgative traditional use

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tincture, other
Adult Dose: Traditional use with caution; toxic in large amounts
Child Dose: Not for children without guidance
Preparation Notes: Milky latex irritating; all parts toxic if ingested in quantity

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Pregnancy
Children under 12
Gastrointestinal inflammation

Possible Side Effects

Severe purgative effect
Nausea
Skin irritation from latex

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Allamanda cathartica

Description

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Traditional Uses

Modern Uses

Contraindications

Possible Side Effects