Family

• Fabaceae

Constituents

• Flavonoids (including vitexin)
• Isoquinolinic alkaloids
• Fatty Acids
• Saponosides
• Anthocyanosides
• Tryptamine derivatives

Parts used

• Aerial parts (stem, leaves)

Properties

• Hepatoprotective, liver protection
• Hypoallergenic
• Antioxidant
• Action on the central nervous system

Indications

• Drug intoxication
• Acute or chronic viral infection
• STI
• Liver failure
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Muscle contracture
• Body aches
• Cramps
• Muscle spasms

Side effects

-

Contraindications

Not recommended for pregnant or lactating women or children.

Interactions

Desmodium adscendens is not recommended in oncology due to insufficiently known effects, both beneficial and harmful.

Forms of use

• Capsules
• Liquid form (Tincture)
• Herbal tea