Margaritaria discoidea
West African tree used in Ghanaian and Nigerian traditional medicine for malaria, pain, and as purgative. Bark decoction for fever. Contains securinine alkaloids with CNS stimulant properties. Used in traditional veterinary medicine.
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Stimulants, anticonvulsants.
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CNS stimulation at high doses. GI upset.
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