Alseodaphne andersonii

Botanical

What is it

Alseodaphne andersonii is a tree in the Lauraceae family found in parts of South and Southeast Asia. It is rarely used in mainstream supplements; literature is sparse.

Evidence for 1 use

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Antiplatelet / cardiovascular (preclinical)

Mixed Evidence

Preclinical reports on aporphine alkaloids; no human evidence.

How it works

Phytochemical investigations of Alseodaphne species have identified aporphine and other alkaloids with reported in vitro activity on neurotransmitter receptors and platelet aggregation. Most data is from cell-culture or animal models, and human clinical evidence is essentially absent.

Dosage

No established dose. Commercial preparations vary in identity and concentration.

When and how to take it

No established timing.

1 commercial form

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Plant extract

Limited availability.

Variable.

Safety

Limited safety data. Alkaloid content suggests caution at higher doses.

Who should be cautious

Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of data.

Interactions

No significant interactions documented, largely due to lack of formal study.

Frequently asked questions

Is Alseodaphne andersonii well studied?⌄

No. Modern clinical research is essentially absent.

References

Alseodaphne andersonii on Wikidata — Wikidata link

Alseodaphne andersonii on NIH DSLD (US supplement label database) — NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database link

Research on Alseodaphne andersonii (PubMed search) — PubMed link

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