Schwenckia americana
West African and South American herb used in Yoruba traditional medicine (Nigeria) as sedative, for insomnia, and convulsions in children. Whole plant decoction for epilepsy. Contains withanolides. One of the lesser-known Solanaceae medicinals.
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Sedatives, anticonvulsants.
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Limited data. Potential sedation.
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