Combretum micranthum
Scientific names: Combretum micranthum
Family: Combretaceae
Alternate names: Antidote à l'Opium, Antidote d'Opium, Antídoto de Opio, Combretum, Geza, Jungle Weed, Kinkeliba, Kinkéliba, Long-Life Herbal Tea, Opium Antidote, Plant to Heal
Background
Combretum micranthum is a type of shrub that is used as a beverage or as medicine in parts of Western Africa.
Combretum micranthum might stimulate bile flow, which is important in digestion. It might also have anti-inflammatory effects.
People use Combretum micranthum for high blood pressure, stomach upset, and many other conditions, but there is no scientific evidence to support these uses.
Combretum micranthum might stimulate bile flow, which is important in digestion. It might also have anti-inflammatory effects.
People use Combretum micranthum for high blood pressure, stomach upset, and many other conditions, but there is no scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Combretum micranthum is possibly safe when used for up to 6 months. Side effects might include stomach pain.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Combretum micranthum is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using Combretum micranthum for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
Combretum micranthum has most often been used by adults in doses of 200 mg by mouth twice daily for 6 months. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Combretum micranthum leaf might lower blood sugar levels. Taking Combretum micranthum along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely.
Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Combretum micranthum leaf might lower blood pressure. Taking Combretum micranthum along with medications that lower blood pressure might cause blood pressure to go too low. Monitor your blood pressure closely.
Water pills (Diuretic drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Combretum micranthum leaf can decrease potassium levels. "Water pills" can also decrease potassium levels. Taking Combretum micranthum along with "water pills" might make potassium levels drop too low.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Herbs and supplements that might lower blood pressure: Combretum micranthum leaf might lower blood pressure. Taking it with other supplements that have the same effect might cause blood pressure to drop too much. Examples of supplements with this effect include andrographis, casein peptides, L-arginine, niacin, and stinging nettle.
Herbs and supplements that might lower blood sugar: Combretum micranthum leaf might lower blood sugar. Taking it with other supplements with similar effects might lower blood sugar too much. Examples of supplements with this effect include aloe, bitter melon, cassia cinnamon, chromium, and prickly pear cactus.
Iron: Combretum micranthum leaf might reduce how much iron the body absorbs from supplements.
Herbs and supplements that might lower blood sugar: Combretum micranthum leaf might lower blood sugar. Taking it with other supplements with similar effects might lower blood sugar too much. Examples of supplements with this effect include aloe, bitter melon, cassia cinnamon, chromium, and prickly pear cactus.
Iron: Combretum micranthum leaf might reduce how much iron the body absorbs from supplements.
Interactions with foods
Combretum micranthum leaf might reduce how much iron the body absorbs from plant-based foods.
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