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Olax

Analgesic

Olax subscorpioidea

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

West African shrub; roots and bark used in traditional medicine of Nigeria, Benin and other West African countries.

Active Compounds

alkaloidstanninssaponinstriterpenoidsflavonoids

Traditional Uses

Rheumatism and joint pain in West African folk medicine
Antimicrobial infections
Convulsions in Nigerian folk medicine
Used by Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo healers

Modern Uses

Analgesic
Anticonvulsant research
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, tincture
Adult Dose: 2–3 g root bark as decoction; 1–2 mL tincture
Child Dose: Not established for children
Preparation Notes: Root bark most used; bitter; widely available in West African markets

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Pregnancy
Large doses

Possible Side Effects

GI irritation
Potential toxic alkaloid effects in high doses

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