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Ipomoea purga
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.
Mexican tuberous vine; resin used as powerful cathartic in traditional and colonial medicine.
Mexican tuberous vine; resin used as powerful cathartic in traditional and colonial medicine. Key active compounds include jalapin, jalapinolic acid, convolvulin.
jalapin, along with jalapinolic acid and convolvulin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Ipomoea purga. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Cathartic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Purgative
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anthelmintic
Constipation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Intestinal worms
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Dropsy
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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