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Taxus chinensis

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Taxus chinensis

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Description

Chinese yew species, major commercial source of 10-deacetylbaccatin for paclitaxel semi-synthesis, used in TCM.

Active Compounds

paclitaxel10-deacetylbaccatin IIItaxoltaxinebaccatin

Traditional Uses

Traditional Chinese medicine for digestive complaints and as tonic
Commercial source of paclitaxel precursors in China

Modern Uses

Paclitaxel precursor source
Anticancer research
TCM tonic in tiny doses

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other
Adult Dose: Pharmaceutical use only; raw plant toxic
Child Dose: Not for children
Preparation Notes: Primary industrial source of paclitaxel precursor globally

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

All conditions without pharmaceutical extraction
Pregnancy

Possible Side Effects

Cardiac toxicity
Death from ingestion

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Taxus chinensis

Description

Active Compounds

Traditional Uses

Modern Uses

Contraindications

Possible Side Effects