Ogugu

Ficus exasperata

Family: Moraceae Evidence: T decoctionpoultice

West African rough-leaf tree for hypertension, diabetes, and dysentery; rough leaves used to polish and also for wound dressing.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy; hypotension.

Interactions

Potentiates antihypertensives and antidiabetic drugs.

Side Effects

Hypotension; hypoglycemia; GI upset.

Surgery: Affects blood pressure perioperatively.
Liver: insufficient_data
Kidney: insufficient_data
Allergy: Ficus latex allergy.
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