Abere

Hunteria umbellata

Family: Apocynaceae Evidence: C decoctionpowder

Nigerian antidiabetic seed; used for blood sugar control, dysmenorrhea, and fever; seeds are soaked and the water drunk.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy; hypoglycemia.

Interactions

May potentiate antidiabetic drugs.

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia; GI upset.

Surgery: Affects blood sugar perioperatively.
Liver: insufficient_data
Kidney: insufficient_data
Allergy: Apocynaceae allergy.
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