Gymnosporia senegalensis
Pan-African savanna tree used in traditional medicine from Senegal to South Africa for dysentery, wound healing, snakebite, and toothache. Root bark chewed for dental pain. Contains maytansine-related compounds (ansamacrolides) with antitumor activity.
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Chemotherapy drugs (maytansinoids).
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GI upset. Potential toxicity at high doses.
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