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Daphne genkwa
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.
Deciduous shrub used in TCM as a powerful purgative and to expel accumulated water, used cautiously for edema and pleural effusion.
Deciduous shrub used in TCM as a powerful purgative and to expel accumulated water, used cautiously for edema and pleural effusion. Key active compounds include yuanhuacin, genkwadaphnin, syringin.
yuanhuacin, along with genkwadaphnin and syringin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Daphne Genkwa. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Diuretic (strong)
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Purgative
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-edema
Severe edema
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Pleural effusion
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Constipation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Anthelmintic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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