Harungana madagascariensis
African relative of St. John's wort used across tropical Africa and Madagascar for liver complaints, digestive disorders, and malaria. Contains hypericin-type compounds and anthraquinones. European phytomedicine (Haronga extract) approved in Germany for dyspepsia.
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Photosensitizing drugs, MAOIs, SSRIs, oral contraceptives (potential CYP induction).
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Photosensitivity. Orange latex stains. GI upset.
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