Last update Nov. 1, 2023

Desmodi

Likely Compatibility

Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.

The leaf and stem of the plant are used. It contains organic acids (γ-linoleic, oleic, lauric, lauric, myristic, palmitic, stearic, arachidonic), minerals (sulfur, silicon, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, sodium, manganese, zinc and copper), triterpene saponins, fatty acids, mainly unsaturated, polyphenols, flavonoidsand small amounts of tannins and anthocyanosides and alkaloids. Properties attributed in traditional medicine: digestive and hepatoprotective. It is also used topically to relieve eczema and pain from trauma. (Fitoterapia.net)

At the time of the last update, we found no published data on its excretion in breast milk.

Plant devoid of toxicity. Its moderate consumption would be compatible with breastfeeding.

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Other names

Desmodi is Desmodium in Catalan.

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Desmodi belongs to these groups or families:

Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Desmodi in its composition:

  • Herboder plus™. Contains other elements than Desmodi in its composition

References

  1. Fitoterapia.net. Vanaclocha B, Cañigueral S. Fitoterapia.net. 1992 - - Disponible en: https://www.fitoterapia.net. Consulted on Dec. 21, 2023 Abstract

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