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Alstonia boonei
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.
Large tree of West African forests; bark is one of the most important antimalarial herbs of West Africa.
Large tree of West African forests; bark is one of the most important antimalarial herbs of West Africa. Key active compounds include echitamine, alstonine, pleiocarpamine.
echitamine, along with alstonine and pleiocarpamine, are the primary bioactive compounds in Alstonia. These compounds acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Antimalarial research
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antihypertensive
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antipyretic
Analgesic
Malaria treatment across West Africa
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Fever reduction
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Hypertension in folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used by Akan, Yoruba and other West African peoples
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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