Tillandsia Usneoides

Tillandsia usneoides

Family: Bromeliaceae Evidence: T teapoulticedecoction

Pan-American epiphyte used in Gulf Coast, Caribbean, and South American folk medicine for diabetes, rheumatism, and hemorrhoids. Contains 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid (HMG). Historical use as surgical dressing. Houma tribe used for fever.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Chigger contamination from wild-harvested. Limited data.

Interactions

Diabetes medications, statins (HMG content).

Side Effects

Chigger/insect exposure from wild material. GI upset.

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