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Erythrophleum suaveolens
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.
West African tree historically used in tribal ordeal ceremonies; highly toxic but used in controlled doses for pain.
West African tree historically used in tribal ordeal ceremonies; highly toxic but used in controlled doses for pain. Key active compounds include cassaine, erythrophleine, alkaloids.
cassaine, along with erythrophleine and alkaloids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Erythrophleum suaveolens. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Cardiac research (cassaine)
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Highly controlled research use only
Ordeal poison in West African traditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Cardiac stimulant traditionally
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Arrow poison
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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