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Duranta erecta
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.
Tropical American shrub used in folk medicine for fever and malaria; toxic berries and leaves.
Tropical American shrub used in folk medicine for fever and malaria; toxic berries and leaves. Key active compounds include flavonoids, iridoid glycosides, saponins.
flavonoids, along with iridoid glycosides and saponins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Duranta erecta. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Antimalarial effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antipyretic
Fever treatment in folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Malaria remedy
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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