Bruguiera Gymnorrhiza

Bruguiera gymnorrhiza

Family: Rhizophoraceae Evidence: T decoctionpoultice

Indo-Pacific mangrove tree used in Fijian, Samoan, and Indonesian coastal medicine for diarrhea, burns, and eye infections. Bark tea for shingles. Fruit starch eaten as famine food after leaching tannins. Contains triterpenoids and hydrolyzable tannins.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Limited safety data.

Interactions

Iron supplements (tannins).

Side Effects

Very astringent. GI upset.

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