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Calathea allouia

Nutritive

Goeppertia allouia

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Caribbean tuber-bearing Marantaceae; tubers used as food and folk medicine for digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

starchmineralsvitaminsflavonoids

Traditional Uses

food source
digestive conditions
convalescent food

Modern Uses

nutritive food
digestive support

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other
Adult Dose: Tubers as food; decoction 5-10g 2x/day
Child Dose: As food
Preparation Notes: Pre-Columbian food crop of the Caribbean; crisp watery tubers.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

known allergy

Possible Side Effects

mild GI upset

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