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Simarouba glauca
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.
Tropical American Simaroubaceae; seeds yield edible oil; bark used for malaria and GI conditions in folk medicine.
Tropical American Simaroubaceae; seeds yield edible oil; bark used for malaria and GI conditions in folk medicine. Key active compounds include glaucarubine, simarolide, quassinoids.
glaucarubine, along with simarolide and quassinoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Simarouba glauca. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Anti-malarial
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-amoebic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-diabetic
Biofuel source
Malaria
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Amoebiasis
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Dysentery
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Diabetes
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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