Croton Cajucara

Croton cajucara

Family: Euphorbiaceae Evidence: C teacapsuledecoction

Amazonian tree used in northern Brazilian folk medicine for diabetes, liver protection, cholesterol, and weight loss. Contains linalool, trans-crotonin, and clerodane diterpenes. CAUTION: Hepatotoxicity reported with chronic bark tea consumption.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Liver disease. Pregnancy.

Interactions

Hepatotoxic drugs, diabetes medications, statins.

Side Effects

HEPATOTOXICITY with chronic use. GI upset, liver damage.

Liver: DOCUMENTED HEPATOTOXICITY — case reports of liver damage.
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