Cleistopholis Patens

Cleistopholis patens

Family: Annonaceae Evidence: T decoctionextract

West African tree used in Yoruba and Igbo traditional medicine for malaria, fever, and pain. Bark decoction as antimalarial. Contains clerodane diterpenes and liriodenine. Important in Nigerian ethnomedicine for febrile illness.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy. Limited safety data.

Interactions

Antimalarials.

Side Effects

GI upset. Bitter taste.

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