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Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roem. & Schult.

Adenium obesum

Source topics

Mouth and teeth Infections and parasites

Historical record: caries

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Alstonia constricta F.Muell.

Alstonia constricta

Source topics

Skin and injuries Infections and parasites

Documented historical practice

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Safety has not been evaluated for self-medication: do not ingest or apply at home based on this documentary profile.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br.

Alstonia scholaris

Source topics

Digestive system Circulation and blood

Reported local uses — documentary record

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Insufficient safety assessment in the cited sources: no self-medication or homemade medicinal preparation is recommended.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Alyxia spicata R.Br.

Alyxia spicata

Source topics

Respiratory system Nervous system and mental health

Documented historical practice

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Safety has not been evaluated for self-medication: do not ingest or apply at home based on this documentary profile.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Apocynum cannabinum L.

Apocynum cannabinum

Source topics

Circulation and blood Kidneys and urinary tract

Historical record: cardiovascular stimulant

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Asclepias speciosa Torr.

Asclepias speciosa

Source topics

Digestive system Muscles, bones and joints

Historical record: Ache(Stomach)

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Asclepias subulata Decne.

Asclepias subulata

Source topics

Digestive system

Historical record: purgative

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Asclepias tuberosa L.

Asclepias tuberosa

Source topics

General symptoms Respiratory system

Historical record: diaphoretic

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Aspidosperma cuspa (Kunth) S.F.Blake ex Pittier

Aspidosperma cuspa

Source topics

General symptoms

Historical record: Febrifuge

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Calotropis gigantea (L.) W.T.Aiton

Calotropis gigantea

Source topics

Skin and injuries

Historical record: burns

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton

Calotropis procera

Source topics

Infections and parasites Respiratory system

Historical record: anthelmintic

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Carissa bispinosa (L.) Desf. ex Brenan

Carissa bispinosa

Source topics

Mouth and teeth

Historical record: anodyne

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Carissa spinarum L.

Carissa spinarum

Source topics

Digestive system

Historical record: purgative

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Ceropegia bulbosa Roxb.

Ceropegia bulbosa

Source topics

General symptoms Digestive system

Historical record: tonic

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Ceropegia mammillaris (L.) Bruyns

Ceropegia mammillaris

Source topics

Digestive system Toxicology and safety

Historical record: peptic ulcers

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Ceropegia pedicellata (Schinz) Bruyns

Ceropegia pedicellata

Source topics

Circulation and blood Digestive system

Historical record: hypertension

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Marsdenia condurango

Condurango

Source topics

Other documentary records

Documented inventory entry

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary profile: no therapeutic use or dose is recommended here.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Cryptolepis decidua (Planch. ex Hook.fil. & Benth.) N.E.Br.

Cryptolepis decidua

Source topics

Digestive system

Historical record: vomiting

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Cryptolepis oblongifolia (Meisn.) Schltr.

Cryptolepis oblongifolia

Source topics

Muscles, bones and joints Nervous system and mental health

Historical record: rheumatism

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Cryptostegia grandiflora (Roxb.) R.Br.

Cryptostegia grandiflora

Source topics

Tumours and oncology

Historical record: benign neoplasms

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Cynanchum orangeanum (Schltr.) N.E.Br.

Cynanchum orangeanum

Source topics

Respiratory system Unspecified pain

Historical record: inflammation

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Cynanchum rostellatum (Turcz.) Liede & Khanum

Cynanchum rostellatum

Source topics

Skin and injuries General symptoms

Historical record: Sore

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Decalepis hamiltonii Wight & Arn.

Decalepis hamiltonii

Source topics

General symptoms

Historical record: tonic

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Diplorhynchus condylocarpon (Müll.Arg.) Pichon

Diplorhynchus condylocarpon

Source topics

Digestive system

Historical record: diarrhoea

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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