Diospyros Mespiliformis

Diospyros mespiliformis

Family: Ebenaceae Evidence: T decoctionpowder

Pan-African ebony tree used widely in Sahelian and East African traditional medicine for malaria, pneumonia, and intestinal worms. Bark for dysentery. Root chewed for toothache. Contains naphthoquinones (plumbagin) with antimicrobial activity.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy (plumbagin is cytotoxic). Liver disease.

Interactions

Hepatotoxic drugs, antiparasitic drugs.

Side Effects

GI upset. Plumbagin toxicity at high doses.

Liver: Plumbagin hepatotoxicity.
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