Overview
Erythrina mulungu bark for anxiety relief.
Mechanism of action
Erythravine alkaloids modulate GABA-A receptors.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Reduces anxiety
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Sedation
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
- ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Mulungu anxiolytic effects
Onusic GM, et al.
Erythrina extract in rodent anxiety models
Comparable to diazepam in elevated plus-maze.
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