Botanical Index No. 236

Chayote

sechium edule

Medicinal Actions

Analysis pending research update.

General Dosage

Boil 3 leaves with 5 of Casimiroa for high blood pressure.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Peeling the fruit may cause inflammation or even numbness if a number are peeled. Leaf extracts exert transient depressor effect when injected in laboratory animals.

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