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Scadoxus puniceus
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.
African amaryllid used in Zulu and Sotho medicine for dizziness, chest pain, and as love medicine.
African amaryllid used in Zulu and Sotho medicine for dizziness, chest pain, and as love medicine. Key active compounds include lycorine, scadoxine, narciclasine.
lycorine, along with scadoxine and narciclasine, are the primary bioactive compounds in Scadoxus puniceus. These compounds disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antiviral properties
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Cytotoxic effects
Dizziness treatment in Zulu medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Chest pain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Love medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Incantations and rituals
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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