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Sprekelia formosissima
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.
Spectacular Mexican bulb with brilliant red asymmetric flowers, used in Aztec traditional medicine.
Spectacular Mexican bulb with brilliant red asymmetric flowers, used in Aztec traditional medicine. Key active compounds include lycorine, haemanthamine, alkaloids.
lycorine, along with haemanthamine and alkaloids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Sprekelia formosissima. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antifungal
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Antipyretic
Traditional Aztec medicine for fever and infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used in Mexican folk medicine for pain and inflammation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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