Stemona tuberosa
Southeast Asian and Chinese medicinal root for cough, bronchitis, and external parasites (lice, scabies). Contains stemofoline and stemonine alkaloids with antitussive activity. Used in TCM (Bai Bu) and Thai traditional formulas for chronic cough.
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Sedatives, antitussives.
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GI upset. Alkaloid toxicity at high doses.
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