Khaya Bark

Khaya senegalensis

Family: Meliaceae Evidence: C decoctionpowder

West African mahogany tree whose bitter bark is widely used in Sahelian traditional medicine for malaria, fever, jaundice, and intestinal worms. Contains limonoids with antimalarial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy. Liver disease.

Interactions

Antimalarials, hepatotoxic drugs.

Side Effects

Bitter taste, nausea, vomiting at high doses.

Liver: Potential hepatotoxicity with chronic use.
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