Mwenge

Bridelia micrantha

Family: Phyllanthaceae Evidence: T decoctionpoultice

East African bark remedy for diarrhea, cough, diabetes, and eye infections; bark is strongly astringent.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
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Contraindications

Iron deficiency.

Interactions

May reduce drug absorption due to tannins.

Side Effects

Constipation.

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Liver: insufficient_data
Kidney: insufficient_data
Allergy: insufficient_data
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