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African Rosewood Topical / Poultice

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

salvesafrican-traditional-medicineIntermediate⏱ 10–20 minutesShelf life: 6–12 months stored in a cool, dark placeDosage: 1–2× daily as needed

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Benefits

DiabetesDiarrheaWound HealingFeverInflammation

Ingredients

  • African Rosewood — As needed

Instructions

  1. Mash fresh African Rosewood or mix the powder with a little water to form a paste.
  2. Apply to the affected area for 20–30 minutes.

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.