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Mikania micrantha
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.
Invasive tropical Asteraceae used widely in traditional medicine across Asia and Pacific for wound healing and fever.
Invasive tropical Asteraceae used widely in traditional medicine across Asia and Pacific for wound healing and fever. Key active compounds include mikanolide, dihydromikanolide, sesquiterpene lactones.
mikanolide, along with dihydromikanolide and sesquiterpene lactones, are the primary bioactive compounds in Mikania micrantha. 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 effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Wound healing
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Wound healing across tropical traditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Fever treatment
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Malaria management
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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