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Haemanthus coccineus
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.
South African bulb with brilliant scarlet flower heads, traditional Khoikhoi medicine plant.
South African bulb with brilliant scarlet flower heads, traditional Khoikhoi medicine plant. Key active compounds include haemanthamine, lycorine, narciclasine.
haemanthamine, along with lycorine and narciclasine, are the primary bioactive compounds in Haemanthus coccineus. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antiviral activity
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antibacterial
Analgesic
Traditional Khoikhoi and Cape Coloured folk medicine for colds and fevers
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used in South African folk medicine for infections and pain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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