Mululuza

Vernonia amygdalina

Family: Asteraceae Evidence: C decoctionextracttea

Pan-African bitter leaf for malaria, diabetes, stomach pain, and as a general health tonic; very widely used across the continent.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricUse Caution

Contraindications

Pregnancy; iron deficiency anemia.

Interactions

May potentiate antidiabetic and antimalarial drugs.

Side Effects

Bitter taste; GI cramping; anemia with chronic use.

Surgery: Affects blood sugar perioperatively.
Liver: Hepatoprotective properties reported.
Kidney: insufficient_data
Allergy: Asteraceae allergy.
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