Phyllanthus Muellerianus

Phyllanthus muellerianus

Family: Phyllanthaceae Evidence: T decoctionpoultice

West African climbing shrub used in Guinean, Ivorian, and Ghanaian traditional medicine for wound healing, dysentery, and sexually transmitted infections. Contains ellagitannins and gallic acid with strong antimicrobial activity.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Limited safety data.

Interactions

Iron supplements (tannins).

Side Effects

Astringent taste. GI upset from tannins.

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