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Barringtonia asiatica
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.
Coastal tropical tree used across Asia-Pacific for stunning fish, treating skin diseases, and as antimicrobial.
Coastal tropical tree used across Asia-Pacific for stunning fish, treating skin diseases, and as antimicrobial. Key active compounds include saponins, barringtogenol, flavonoids.
saponins, along with barringtogenol and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Barringtonia asiatica. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antimicrobial effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antiparasitic
Fish stunning for traditional fishing
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin diseases in Pacific medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Antimicrobial wound treatment
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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