Crossopteryx febrifuga
West African tree whose bark is one of the most commonly used antimalarial remedies across the Sahel. Used in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ghana for malaria, fever, diarrhea, and wounds. Contains alkaloids and tannins. Name 'febrifuga' references fever use.
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Antimalarials.
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GI upset from tannins. Bitter taste.
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