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Hedyosmum brasiliense
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.
Shrub or small tree of Brazilian Atlantic forest, used in Brazilian folk medicine for neurological conditions.
Shrub or small tree of Brazilian Atlantic forest, used in Brazilian folk medicine for neurological conditions. Key active compounds include hedyosmol, sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids.
hedyosmol, along with sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Hedyosmum brasiliense. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, influences GABAergic neurotransmission, acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Sedative action
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Analgesic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Anxiolytic
Traditional Brazilian medicine for headaches and neurological conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used in Atlantic forest folk medicine for anxiety and pain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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