Warburgia Salutaris

Warburgia salutaris

Family: Canellaceae Evidence: C decoctionpowdertincture

Southern African medicinal tree with extremely pungent bark used in Zulu and Shangaan medicine for colds, cough, chest complaints, and malaria. Contains drimane sesquiterpenes (warburganal, polygodial) with potent antimicrobial activity. Critically endangered due to overharvesting.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy. GI conditions (extremely irritating). ENDANGERED.

Interactions

None well documented.

Side Effects

Intense pungency — burning sensation. GI irritation.

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