Scientific name
Combretum raimbaultiiFamily
CombretaceaeOrigin
Tropical and subtropical areasSynonyms
kinkeliba
Used Parts
Drug consisting of leavesChemical constituents
- Polyphenols;
- Flavonoids (vitexin);
- Essential oil;
- triterpenes;
- Organic acids.
Combreto in Herbalist: Property of the Combreto
In the past, the fluid extract obtained from the combreto leaves was used as a cholagogue, diuretic and laxative; it was therefore indicated above all in the presence of hepatic insufficiency, jaundice, biliary lithiasis, cholecystopathies and dyspepsias.
In modern phytotherapy, the use of the combretto has been abandoned because it is considered potentially responsible for gastrointestinal disorders and not supported by adequate clinical studies.
Contraindications
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to one or more components.
Pharmacological Interactions
- strengthening the biological effects of gastrolesive drugs and laxatives.