Stereospermum is a large tree that grows in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. All parts of the plant are used in medicine.
Stereospermum is used for stomach problems, pain, diabetes, liver disorders, and other conditions, but there is no good evidence to support its use.
Is It Effective?
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- Indigestion.
- Hiccups.
- Vomiting.
- Diarrhea.
- Pain.
- Fever.
- Diabetes.
- Liver disorders.
- Asthma.
- Brain disorders.
- Wound healing.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate stereospermum for these uses.
Is it Safe?
Stereospermum contains chemicals that might lower blood sugar, reduce pain, reduce swelling, lower fevers, and protect the liver from toxins. It might also protect the brain from damage.
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if stereospermum is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if stereospermum is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if stereospermum is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Diabetes: Stereospermum might affect blood sugar levels. Watch for signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and monitor your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes and use stereospermum.
Surgery: Stereospermum might lower blood sugar levels. There is some concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using stereospermum at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Stereospermum might decrease blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking stereospermum along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed.
Some medications used for diabetes include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others.
Herbs and supplements that might lower blood sugar: Stereospermum might lower blood sugar. There is some concern that using stereospermum along with other herbs and supplements that have this same effect might lower blood sugar too much.
Herbs and supplements that might lower blood sugar include alpha-lipoic acid, devil's claw, fenugreek, garlic, guar gum, horse chestnut, Panax ginseng, psyllium, and Siberian ginseng.
There are no known interactions with foods.
The appropriate dose of stereospermum depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for stereospermum (in children/in adults). Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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