Sterculia setigera
West African tree producing gum (karaya gum) used in Senegalese and Malian traditional medicine for cough, dysentery, and wound healing. Gum used as bulk laxative and pharmaceutical excipient. Bark decoction for syphilis and tuberculosis.
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May slow drug absorption.
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Bloating, gas from gum. Generally well tolerated.
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