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Amianthium muscitoxicum
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.
Toxic perennial of eastern North American open woods, historically used as fly poison in folk tradition.
Toxic perennial of eastern North American open woods, historically used as fly poison in folk tradition. Key active compounds include jervine, cyclopamine, alkaloids.
jervine, along with cyclopamine and alkaloids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Amianthium muscitoxicum. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Traditional insecticide
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Fly control folk method
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
No medicinal use established
Traditional use as fly killer - mixed with sugar to kill flies
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used by Native Americans as insecticide
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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