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Lonchocarpus cyanescens
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.
West African indigo source; bark used in Yoruba medicine for skin conditions and as antimicrobial.
West African indigo source; bark used in Yoruba medicine for skin conditions and as antimicrobial. Key active compounds include indigotin, flavonoids, tannins.
indigotin, along with flavonoids and tannins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Lonchocarpus cyanescens. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, promotes tissue regeneration and modulates local inflammation.
Antimicrobial
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Wound healing
Dye source
Skin diseases
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Dye production
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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