Dorstenia Contrajerva

Dorstenia contrajerva

Central American fig relative whose rhizome was one of the most important medicines in colonial Latin America — used as universal antidote, for snakebite, and fever. Name means 'counter-poison.' Contains furanocoumarins and dorstenin.

Safety Profile

Contraindications

Pregnancy. Photosensitivity.

Interactions

Blood thinners (furanocoumarins), photosensitizing drugs, CYP3A4 substrates.

Side Effects

Photosensitivity. GI upset.