Kinkéliba

The leaves and stems of the Combretum micranthum plant are used to make medicine. This medicine is called kinkéliba. Kinkéliba is used for diseases of the gallbladder, stomach upsets and liver diseases. Kinkéliba is no longer used on its own, but only in combination preparations.

How does Kinkéliba work?

Kinkéliba may stimulate the flow of bile acid - a substance that is important for digestion.

How effective is Kinkéliba?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of Kinkéliba for gallbladder disorders, stomach upset and liver disorders. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinkéliba in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether Kinkéliba is safe and harmless or what side effects Kinkéliba may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not enough is known about the use of Kinkéliba during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Kinkéliba.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between Kinkéliba and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Kinkéliba depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for Kinkéliba. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

References

1. Ferrea G, Canessa A, Sampietro F, et al. In vitro activity of a Combretum micranthum extract against herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2. Antiviral Res 1993;21:317-25.