Sterculia Setigera

Sterculia setigera

Family: Malvaceae Evidence: T decoctionpowder

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.

Safety Profile

PregnancyLikely Safe
BreastfeedingLikely Safe
PediatricSafe

Contraindications

Bowel obstruction.

Interactions

May slow drug absorption.

Side Effects

Bloating, gas from gum. Generally well tolerated.

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