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African Rosewood Tea / Infusion

A traditional tea preparation using African Rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus), addressing diabetes, diarrhea, wound healing.

teasafrican-traditional-medicineBeginner⏱ 10–20 minutesShelf life: Brew fresh; dried herb keeps 6–12 months stored airtightDosage: 1–3 cups daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

DiabetesDiarrheaWound HealingFeverInflammation

Ingredients

  • African Rosewood — As needed

Instructions

  1. Steep 1–2 tsp of dried African Rosewood in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Cover while steeping.
  3. Strain and drink.

Interactions & contraindications

African Rosewood

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  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely

May affect blood sugar

Watch for: Insulin and oral diabetes medications (metformin, sulfonylureas)

Additive blood-sugar-lowering effects can risk hypoglycemia — monitor glucose closely.