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Leucaena leucocephala
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Pantropical legume tree; seeds used in folk medicine for diabetes, anthelmintic, and as food/fodder.
Pantropical legume tree; seeds used in folk medicine for diabetes, anthelmintic, and as food/fodder. Key active compounds include mimosine, leucenine, flavonoids.
mimosine, along with leucenine and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Leucaena leucocephala. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Anti-diabetic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anthelmintic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Nutritive food (young pods/seeds)
Diabetes
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Worm expulsion
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Food source
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Birth control (historical)
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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