Erythrina mulungu
Brazilian anxiety and sleep remedy from the coral tree bark. Contains erythravine and erysodine alkaloids that act on nicotinic receptors. For anxiety, insomnia, nerve pain, and liver inflammation. Used as natural alternative to benzodiazepines in Brazilian herbal medicine.
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Sedatives, benzodiazepines, alcohol, antihypertensives.
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Sedative — discuss with anesthesiologist.
Drowsiness, mild sedation. Low blood pressure.
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