Zanthoxylum Chalybeum

Zanthoxylum chalybeum

Family: Rutaceae Evidence: T decoctionpowder

East African tree used by Maasai and other pastoralist communities for malaria, cough, and toothache. Bark chewed for dental pain (numbing effect from alkylamides). Contains pellitorine and chelerythrine. Important Maasai traditional medicine.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy. Liver conditions.

Interactions

Blood thinners, antimalarials.

Side Effects

Mouth numbing. GI upset. Bitter.

Liver: Chelerythrine may affect liver.
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