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Gloriosa superba
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.
Spectacular climbing lily of tropical Africa and Asia with crimson-yellow flowers, highly toxic colchicine source.
Spectacular climbing lily of tropical Africa and Asia with crimson-yellow flowers, highly toxic colchicine source. Key active compounds include colchicine, gloriosine, demecolcine.
colchicine, along with gloriosine and demecolcine, are the primary bioactive compounds in Gloriosa superba. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Colchicine pharmaceutical source
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anticancer research
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Traditional gout remedy tiny doses
Traditional African and Indian medicine for gout and pain in tiny doses
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used as pesticide and poison in parts of Africa
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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