| Photo link |
http://www.rain-tree.com/Plant-Images/Hymenaea_courbaril_p12.jpg |
| Studies on Diabetes |
Hymenaea courbaril is listed as having hypoglycemic activity, but no clinical studies on diabetes were found (Taylor 2002). |
| Other Uses |
Folk uses include energy tonic, cystitis and prostatitis, antibiotic (Taylor 2002). |
| Formulations used by Informants |
Commercially prepared cold infusion (Glucotrin). |
| Phytochemistry |
Diterpenes (clerodanes and labdanes), sesquiterpenes, flavonoids, and oligosaccharides. (Chapman and Hall/ CRC, Version 13:1; 1982-2005) |
| Potential Adverse Effects |
External allergic reaction (Taylor 2002). |
| Potential Medication Interactions |
No clinical medication interactions were found. |
| References |
http://www.itis.usda.gov/index.html |
