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Zamia pumila
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.
A Florida cycad with starch-bearing roots processed by Seminoles as food; raw plant toxic.
A Florida cycad with starch-bearing roots processed by Seminoles as food; raw plant toxic. Key active compounds include cycasin, starch, tannins.
cycasin, along with starch and tannins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Zamia pumila. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Cycasin research
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Neurotoxicology
Processed starch food
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Traditional Seminole food
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Medicinal bark use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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