HerbGuduchi, Heartleaf Moonseed
Evidence suggests potential for drug-induced liver injury, particularly with misidentified species or in individuals with pre-existing liver conditions, despite traditional hepato-protective claims.
Benefits
- Traditionally recognized as immunomodulatory
- anti-inflammatory
- antioxidant
- anti-diabetic
- and hepato-protective
- modern research explores these and other beneficial activities.
Key compounds
Alkaloidsditerpenoid lactonesglycosidessteroidssesquiterpenoidphenolicsaliphatic compoundspolysaccharidesclerodane-type furanoditerpenoids
May help with
- Used in Ayurveda for fever
- jaundice
- diabetes
- skin infections
- and as a general tonic to enhance vitality and longevity
- also known as an immune-modulator.
Best for these goals
Traditionally recognized as immunomodulatoryanti-inflammatoryantioxidantanti-diabeticand hepato-protectivemodern research explores these and other beneficial activities.
How to use it
Fresh stem juice, fresh stem paste, powdered dry stem, hot water extract, hot water infusion, arishta, satwa, ghana, fat-based formulations
Evidence level
Safety concern
Cautions & interactions
Risk of drug-induced liver injury, particularly with adulterated products or in individuals with pre-existing liver disease; not recommended for pregnant/lactating women or children without medical advice. | Interactions: Potential for herb-drug interactions, especially with immune-suppressants, diabetes medications, or other hepatotoxic drugs; use with caution and medical supervision.
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