Zaleya Pentandra

Zaleya pentandra

Family: Aizoaceae Evidence: T decoctionpoultice

Sahelian herb used in Hausa (Nigerian) and Sudanese traditional medicine for intestinal worms, cough, and wound healing. Whole plant decoction for stomach pain. Contains triterpenoid saponins. Used in ethnoveterinary medicine for livestock.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Very limited safety data.

Interactions

Antiparasitic drugs.

Side Effects

Limited data. GI upset from saponins.

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