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Terminalia catappa

Terminalia catappa

Terminalia catappa is a tropical tree species utilized extensively within various traditional medicine systems. It is traditionally applied as an astringent to address conditions such as diarrhea, dysentery, stomatitis, thrush, and various skin complaints including scabies and leprosy. Other traditional uses include managing rheumatism, arthritis, cough, fever, hemoptysis, and as an anodyne or sudorific. Scientific evidence regarding these specific therapeutic claims remains limited. No major safety issues have been recorded in available literature, and there are currently no known drug interactions documented for this plant.

At a glance
Traditionally for
skin complaints · sudorific
Traditions
Ayurveda · traditional
Cautions
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Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

Traditional use

  • skin complaints Ayurveda T3 DRDUKE
  • sudorific traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • thrush traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • anodyne traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • leprosy Ayurveda T3 DRDUKE
  • scabies Ayurveda T3 DRDUKE
  • astringent Ayurveda T3 DRDUKE
  • diarrhea traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • rheumatism traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • stomatitis traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • cough traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • dysentery traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • fever traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • hemoptysis traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • arthritis traditional T3 DRDUKE

Frequently asked questions

What is Terminalia catappa?

Terminalia catappa (Terminalia catappa) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What is Terminalia catappa traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record Terminalia catappa for: skin complaints, sudorific, thrush, anodyne, leprosy, scabies. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use Terminalia catappa?

Terminalia catappa appears in these traditions in our sources: Ayurveda, traditional.

Is Terminalia catappa safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Terminalia catappa in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Terminalia catappa interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Terminalia catappa in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Terminalia catappa?

Terminalia catappa is also known as: Индийский миндаль.

Is Terminalia catappa a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Sources

  1. T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)

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