Myrcia sphaerocarpa
Brazilian traditional diabetes remedy whose leaves contain myrciaphenone compounds that inhibit alpha-glucosidase. Used in Amazonian folk medicine for blood sugar control. Name means 'alum stone tea' referring to the astringent taste.
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Diabetes medications (additive hypoglycemia), metformin.
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Hypoglycemia. GI upset.
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