Maytenus Senegalensis

Gymnosporia senegalensis

Family: Celastraceae Evidence: T decoctionpowder

Pan-African savanna tree used in traditional medicine from Senegal to South Africa for dysentery, wound healing, snakebite, and toothache. Root bark chewed for dental pain. Contains maytansine-related compounds (ansamacrolides) with antitumor activity.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy.

Interactions

Chemotherapy drugs (maytansinoids).

Side Effects

GI upset. Potential toxicity at high doses.

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