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Crotalaria spectabilis
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.
Pantropical legume used cautiously in folk medicine; contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
Pantropical legume used cautiously in folk medicine; contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Key active compounds include monocrotaline, spectabiline, pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
monocrotaline, along with spectabiline and pyrrolizidine alkaloids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Crotalaria spectabilis. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Research compound - monocrotaline pulmonary hypertension model
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-worm traditionally
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Seed rattling in instruments
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Folk fever remedy - with caution
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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