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Cycas revoluta
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.
A living fossil cycad; seeds processed to make sago starch food; all parts toxic unless specially processed.
A living fossil cycad; seeds processed to make sago starch food; all parts toxic unless specially processed. Key active compounds include cycasin, methylazoxymethanol, tannins.
cycasin, along with methylazoxymethanol and tannins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Cycas revoluta. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Carcinogen research (cycasin)
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Neurotoxin research
Processed starch as food
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Folk medicinal bark use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Traditional food preparation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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