Crescentia Cujete

Crescentia cujete

Family: Bignoniaceae Evidence: T syrupdecoctionpoultice

Central American and Caribbean tree whose fruit pulp is used in Colombian, Venezuelan, and Mayan traditional medicine for respiratory conditions, cough, and bruises. Fruit syrup for bronchitis. Leaf decoction for hypertension. Contains aucubin and crescentic acid.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy (fruit pulp is abortifacient). Raw pulp is purgative.

Interactions

Antihypertensives.

Side Effects

Purgative effects from fruit pulp. GI upset.

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