Cecropia pachystachya
Brazilian traditional medicine tree leaf for asthma, cough, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. Contains C-glycosyl flavones (orientin, isoorientin). Used in Amazonian folk medicine as bronchodilator and anti-hypertensive.
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Antihypertensives, diabetes medications, cardiac glycosides.
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Hypotension. GI upset.
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