Detarium

Detarium microcarpum

Family: Fabaceae Evidence: T decoctionpowder

West African savanna tree used in Hausa and Bambara traditional medicine for tuberculosis, meningitis, and malaria. Fruit pulp edible and nutritious. Bark decoction for pneumonia and diarrhea. Important in Malian traditional pharmacopoeia.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Very limited safety data.

Interactions

Antibiotics, antimalarials.

Side Effects

Limited data. Fruit generally safe as food.

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