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Costus afer
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.
West and Central African Costaceae; stem juice and leaves used for respiratory, diabetes, and wound healing.
West and Central African Costaceae; stem juice and leaves used for respiratory, diabetes, and wound healing. Key active compounds include alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins.
alkaloids, along with flavonoids and tannins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Costus afer. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, promotes tissue regeneration and modulates local inflammation.
Anti-diabetic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Expectorant
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Wound healing
Anti-inflammatory
Diabetes
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Respiratory conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin diseases
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Fever
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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