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Castela texana
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.
North American desert shrub used in Mexican and Southwestern folk medicine for amoebic dysentery, diarrhea, and digestive infections. Strong antiparasitic properties.
North American desert shrub used in Mexican and Southwestern folk medicine for amoebic dysentery, diarrhea, and digestive infections. Strong antiparasitic properties. Key active compounds include castelalin, shinjulactone, glaucarubolone.
castelalin, along with shinjulactone and glaucarubolone, are the primary bioactive compounds in Chaparro Amargo. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antiparasitic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antiamoebic
Anti-inflammatory
Treat amoebic dysentery
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Diarrhea treatment
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Digestive infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Traditional desert medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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