Stemona Tuberosa

Stemona tuberosa

Family: Stemonaceae Evidence: C decoctiontinctureextract

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.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy. CNS effects from alkaloids.

Interactions

Sedatives, antitussives.

Side Effects

GI upset. Alkaloid toxicity at high doses.

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