Banisteriopsis Muricata

Banisteriopsis muricata

Family: Malpighiaceae Evidence: T decoctionpoultice

South American vine related to ayahuasca (B. caapi) but used distinctly in Colombian and Venezuelan folk medicine for wound healing, fever, and malaria. Contains dimethoxyflavones rather than harmine alkaloids. Not psychoactive.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy. Limited safety data.

Interactions

Unknown.

Side Effects

Limited data.

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