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pawpaw
Asimina triloba
Please read before use: the information provided below describes traditional and informational uses—it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.
Enhanced precautions for this plant: The seeds and bark contain acetogenins, compounds whose neurological toxicity has been documented with prolonged use or high doses: their internal use is not recommended without professional supervision. The fruit pulp may cause skin or digestive reactions (nausea, rashes) in some sensitive individuals; it is advisable to test in small amounts. Internal use of leaves, seeds, and root is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in children, due to insufficient safety data. Do not use for prolonged periods or for self-medication: consult a healthcare professional or experienced herbalist before any use other than eating the ripe fruit.
Powder — Dried leaves
Leaf powder for external use
The leaves are dried in the shade then reduced to a fine powder. This powder was traditionally applied to the skin or sprinkled in clothing and bedding for its repellent properties against certain parasites. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Decoction — Bark and root
Bark and root decoction
A mild decoction of dried bark and root was sometimes prepared for external use only, applied as a wash on the skin. This preparation must not be ingested due to the presence of potentially toxic compounds. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Fresh fruit — Pulp of ripe fruit
Fruit consumed fresh
The fruit, picked fully ripe at the end of the season, is simply eaten with a spoon once the skin and seeds have been removed. This is the only part of the plant traditionally considered a food rather than a remedy. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
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