Calpurnia Aurea

Calpurnia aurea

Family: Fabaceae Evidence: T decoctionpoultice

East African shrub used in Ethiopian, Kenyan, and South African traditional medicine for intestinal worms, ectoparasites (lice, ticks), and skin diseases. Contains calpurmenine quinolizidine alkaloids. Important traditional veterinary medicine.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy. Toxic alkaloids.

Interactions

Antiparasitic drugs, sedatives.

Side Effects

GI upset. Alkaloid toxicity at high doses.

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