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Terminalia catappa
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.
Coastal tropical tree with bark and leaves used in folk medicine for liver conditions and wound healing.
Coastal tropical tree with bark and leaves used in folk medicine for liver conditions and wound healing. Key active compounds include tannins, gallic acid, ellagic acid.
tannins, along with gallic acid and ellagic acid, are the primary bioactive compounds in Terminalia catappa. These compounds disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, stabilizes hepatocyte membranes and supports liver regeneration.
Hepatoprotective
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-diabetic
Astringent
Liver disease
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Hepatitis
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Wound healing
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Diabetes
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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