Tetrapleura Tetraptera

Tetrapleura tetraptera

Family: Fabaceae Evidence: C decoctionpowder

West African spice tree fruit used in Ghanaian (prekese) and Nigerian (aridan) traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, convulsions, and postpartum care. Fruit has four characteristic wing-like ridges. Contains aridanin saponins and scopoletin.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingPossibly Unsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy (traditional use for postpartum ONLY). Bleeding disorders.

Interactions

Antihypertensives, diabetes medications, anticonvulsants.

Side Effects

GI upset. Hypotension at high doses.

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