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Terminalia macroptera
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 tree used across the Sahel region from Senegal to Sudan for liver conditions, wounds, respiratory infections, and as a general antimicrobial.
West African tree used across the Sahel region from Senegal to Sudan for liver conditions, wounds, respiratory infections, and as a general antimicrobial. Key active compounds include punicalagin, ellagic acid, tannins.
punicalagin, along with ellagic acid and tannins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Terminalia Macroptera. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, 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
Wound healing
Anti-inflammatory
Liver conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Respiratory infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Diarrhea
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Malaria
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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