Tacca Leontopetaloides

Tacca leontopetaloides

Family: Dioscoreaceae Evidence: T powderdecoctionpoultice

Polynesian medicinal and food plant — one of the original canoe plants brought by Pacific voyagers. Starch extracted for food; whole rhizome used medicinally for stomachache and as poultice for stings. Important famine food across Pacific Islands.

Safety Profile

PregnancyLikely Safe
BreastfeedingLikely Safe
PediatricSafe

Contraindications

Raw tuber requires processing to remove bitterness.

Interactions

None significant for processed starch.

Side Effects

Raw tuber may cause GI upset. Processed starch very safe.

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