Warburgia

Warburgia ugandensis

Family: Canellaceae Evidence: T decoctionpowderextract

East African medicinal tree widely used by the Kikuyu people to expel tapeworms and improve appetite. The peppery bark is used for coughs, colds, fever, stomachache, and joint pains across multiple African traditional medicine systems.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Gastric ulcers (bark is very pungent)

Interactions

No well-documented drug interactions

Side Effects

Intense pungency may cause oral and gastric irritation

Surgery: No specific warnings
Liver: Insufficient data
Kidney: Insufficient data
Allergy: No specific warnings
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal product.