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African Rosewood (Mninga) Powder / Capsule

A traditional supplement preparation using African Rosewood (Mninga) (Pterocarpus angolensis), addressing wound healing, diabetes, liver support.

supplementseast-africanBeginner⏱ 10–20 minutesShelf life: 6–12 months stored cool and dryDosage: 500 mg – 1 g, 1–3× daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

Wound HealingDiabetesLiver SupportFeverSkin Health

Ingredients

  • African Rosewood (Mninga) — As needed

Instructions

  1. Grind dried African Rosewood (Mninga) into a fine powder.
  2. Fill size 00 capsules or stir into smoothies or honey.

Interactions & contraindications

African Rosewood (Mninga)

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Active liver disease — monitor liver enzymes with long-term use

May affect blood sugar

Watch for: Insulin and oral diabetes medications (metformin, sulfonylureas)

Additive blood-sugar-lowering effects can risk hypoglycemia — monitor glucose closely.

Processed by the liver

Watch for: Any medication that is also processed by liver enzymes (ask your pharmacist — this includes many common prescriptions)

Can alter how quickly the body clears certain medications, raising or lowering their effective dose.