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Encephalartos altensteinii

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Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Description

An African cycad used by Zulu and Xhosa peoples as food with elaborate detoxification processing.

Active Compounds

cycasinstarchflavonoids

Traditional Uses

Processed food source
Traditional use
Ceremonial use

Modern Uses

Ethnobotanical documentation

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other
Adult Dose: Processed only as traditional food
Child Dose: Not for children
Preparation Notes: Requires extensive traditional processing.

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Raw plant highly toxic
Critically endangered — protected

Possible Side Effects

Neurotoxicity from raw plant

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Encephalartos altensteinii

Description

Active Compounds

Traditional Uses

Modern Uses

Contraindications

Possible Side Effects