Clausena anisata
East and Southern African tree with strongly anise-scented leaves. Used in Zulu and Shona medicine for colds, cough, headache, and intestinal worms. Root chewed for toothache. Leaves burned as insect repellent. Contains coumarins and carbazole alkaloids.
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Blood thinners (coumarin content), hepatotoxic drugs.
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Coumarin content — bleeding risk.
GI upset. Skin irritation possible.
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