Western Herbalism
Burbur
Desmodium molliculum
Also known as Manayupa.
Burbur is traditionally indicated for: Wounds, Inflammatory processes, Stomach ulcer, Chronic infection, Anti-inflammatory conditions, Lung conditions, Liver disease, Urinary dysfunction, Antiseptic uses, Edema, Fluid retention, Urinary disorders, Chronic skin conditions, Metabolic waste accumulation, Infection.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Wounds
- Inflammatory processes
- Stomach ulcer
- Chronic infection
- Anti-inflammatory conditions
- Lung conditions
- Liver disease
- Urinary dysfunction
- Antiseptic uses
- Edema
- Fluid retention
- Urinary disorders
- Chronic skin conditions
- Metabolic waste accumulation
- Infection
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture | Tincture 5-20 mL daily or 10 drops 3-4x daily in water (moderate) | 5-20 mL |
| up to | up to 60 drops in water sipped over 2 hours (maximum) | 3 mL |
| Tea | Tea 5-20 g daily | 5000-20000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
indications. Burbur is traditionally indicated for: Wounds, Inflammatory processes, Stomach ulcer, Chronic infection, Anti-inflammatory conditions, Lung conditions, Liver disease, Urinary dysfunction, Antiseptic uses, Edema, Fluid retention, Urinary disorders, Chronic skin conditions, Metabolic waste accumulation, Infection.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Burbur: Tincture 5-20 mL daily or 10 drops 3-4x daily in water (moderate); up to 60 drops in water sipped over 2 hours (maximum); Tea 5-20 g daily
safety-cautions. Burbur - Contraindications: Liver disease, Autoimmune disorders, Hypotension, Potential herb-drug interactions with antihypertensives, anticoagulants, sedativesDarwin Nutrition triflorum | Side effects: Mild nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain (rare at therapeutic doses), No serious effects reportedDarwin Nutrition | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy; not considered safe during lactation.
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