Traditional Remedy · Africa

Calabash

Lagenaria siceraria

Traditional RemedyAfricaMedium potency

Traditional Uses

CoolingAnti-inflammatoryTraditionally used for feverDigestive

Traditionally used for

Traditionally prepared as

Juice the gourd or brew as tea.

This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

Safety profile

Avoid bitter varieties. Can be toxic.

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Categories

#cooling#fever#african

This profile is educational. Herbal remedies can be powerful and may interact with medications. Always discuss new supplements with your physician or pharmacist before starting, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or while taking prescription drugs.