Trumpet Tree

Cecropia peltata

Family: Urticaceae Evidence: C teadecoctiontincture

Caribbean and Central American hypotensive and antidiabetic; leaves used for hypertension, asthma, and diabetes.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy; hypotension; hypoglycemia.

Interactions

Potentiates antihypertensives and antidiabetic drugs.

Side Effects

Hypotension; hypoglycemia; bradycardia.

Surgery: Discontinue 2 weeks before surgery.
Liver: insufficient_data
Kidney: insufficient_data
Allergy: Urticaceae allergy.
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