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Strophanthus gratus
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.
West African liana whose seeds yield ouabain used by hunters as arrow poison and by cardiologists for heart conditions.
West African liana whose seeds yield ouabain used by hunters as arrow poison and by cardiologists for heart conditions. Key active compounds include ouabain, g-strophanthin, cymarin.
ouabain, along with g-strophanthin and cymarin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Strophanthus Gratus Herb. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Cardiac glycoside
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Sodium pump inhibitor
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Vasopressor
Arrow poison in West African hunting
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Emergency cardiac treatment in early medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Heart failure treatment before digoxin era
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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