Ficus exasperata
West African rough-leaf tree for hypertension, diabetes, and dysentery; rough leaves used to polish and also for wound dressing.
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Potentiates antihypertensives and antidiabetic drugs.
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Affects blood pressure perioperatively.
Hypotension; hypoglycemia; GI upset.
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