Securinega suffruticosa
Scientific names: Securinega suffruticosa, Flueggea suffruticosa, Securinega ramiflora, Pharnaceum suffruticosum
Alternate names: Flueggea suffruticosa, Hitotsuba-hagi, Pharnaceum suffruticosum, Securinega, Securinega ramiflora
Actions: Anticancer, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-malarial, Central nervous system
Background
Securinega suffruticosa is an herb that is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Its red-brown fruits and leaves are considered edible.
Securinega suffruticosa contains a chemical that can act like a stimulant in the body.
People use Securinega suffruticosa for heartburn, bruising, back pain, multiple sclerosis (MS), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Securinega suffruticosa contains a chemical that can act like a stimulant in the body.
People use Securinega suffruticosa for heartburn, bruising, back pain, multiple sclerosis (MS), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Securinega suffruticosa is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if Securinega suffruticosa is safe to use while pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using Securinega suffruticosa for a number of purposes, but there isn’t enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn’t enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Securinega suffruticosa might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Stimulant drugs
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Stimulants, such as amphetamines and cocaine, speed up the nervous system. By speeding up the nervous system, stimulant medications can increase blood pressure and speed up the heartbeat. Securinega suffruticosa can also speed up the nervous system. Taking Securinega suffruticosa along with stimulant drugs might cause serious problems including increased heart rate and high blood pressure.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Herbs and supplements with stimulant properties: Securinega suffruticosa might have stimulant effects. Taking it with other supplements with similar effects might increase the chance of side effects, including rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure. Examples of supplements with this effect include 1,3-DMAA, bitter orange, caffeine-containing products, DMHA, and ephedra.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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