Traditional Remedy · Africa

Calabash

Lagenaria siceraria

3.9 / 5

Medium potency

Traditional Uses

CoolingAnti-inflammatoryAntipyreticDigestive

Addresses Symptoms

cooling inflammation fever digestion kidney

How to Prepare

Juice the gourd or brew as tea.

Safety profile

Avoid bitter varieties — can be toxic.

Check interactions with your medications

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