Plant family
Apocynaceae
Parts used
Leaf
Actions
Affinities
Digestive
Body systems
Digestive
Tissue states
Dosage guidance
Blood sugar normalization: 400 mg extract daily OR 200 mg extract GS4 2x daily OR 2 mL aqueous decoction 3x daily (10 g shade-dried powdered leaves per 100 mL). Weight loss: 400 mg studied in combo with HCA-SX 4667 mg and NBC 4 mg (may cause complications).
Cautions & contraindications
Contraindicated during pregnancy/lactation (insufficient evidence). Effects taste — ary des sweet perception, increases bitterness perception via neural inhibition. Can affect blood sugar control — monitor glucose levels closely. Can enhance blood glucose lowering of insulin/hypoglycemic drugs → serious hypoglycemic episode risk.