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Dichrostachys cinerea
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.
Pan-tropical shrub used in African and Indian folk medicine for toothache, wounds, and snakebite.
Pan-tropical shrub used in African and Indian folk medicine for toothache, wounds, and snakebite. Key active compounds include alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins.
alkaloids, along with flavonoids and tannins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Dichrostachys cinerea. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Analgesic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Wound healing
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Anti-inflammatory
Toothache
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Wounds
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Snakebite (folk)
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Rheumatism
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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