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Gelsemium elegans

Analgesic

Gelsemium elegans

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Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Description

Poisonous vine of Southeast Asia used in TCM in minute controlled doses for pain and cancer treatment.

Active Compounds

gelseminehumantenminegelsenicinekoumine

Traditional Uses

Traditional Chinese medicine Gou Wen for pain and skin cancer
Used in Southeast Asian folk medicine in controlled doses

Modern Uses

Pain research
Anticancer alkaloid research
Neuralgia treatment tiny doses

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other
Adult Dose: Pharmaceutical use only; extremely toxic
Child Dose: Never for children
Preparation Notes: One of most toxic plants in Chinese medicine; narrow therapeutic window

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

All conditions except supervised pharmaceutical use
Pregnancy

Possible Side Effects

Paralysis
Death from overdose

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Gelsemium elegans

Description

Active Compounds

Traditional Uses

Modern Uses

Contraindications

Possible Side Effects