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Balanites aegyptiaca
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.
Desert-adapted tree used across North and sub-Saharan Africa for schistosomiasis control, diabetes, malaria, and as a nutritional food plant.
Desert-adapted tree used across North and sub-Saharan Africa for schistosomiasis control, diabetes, malaria, and as a nutritional food plant. Key active compounds include diosgenin, yamogenin, balanites saponins.
diosgenin, along with yamogenin and balanites saponins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Balanites Aegyptiaca. These compounds stabilizes hepatocyte membranes and supports liver regeneration.
Antischistosomal activity
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antidiabetic effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimalarial properties
Hepatoprotective potential
Schistosomiasis prevention
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Diabetes management
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Malaria
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Constipation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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