Overview

Pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum) is a plant found in China, Japan, and Korea. The flowers, buds, and fruit are used in traditional medicine.

Pagoda tree contains chemicals similar to those found in soy. These chemicals might help with symptoms of menopause. Chemicals in pagoda tree might also reduce swelling and slow the growth of prostate tissue.

People use pagoda tree for hemorrhoids, symptoms of menopause, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

We currently have no information for PAGODA TREE overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: The fruit of pagoda tree is possibly safe. A specific brand of pagoda tree fruit extract (Rexflavone, Rexgene Biotech Co. Ltd.) has been used safely for up to 12 weeks. But pagoda tree seeds are possibly unsafe for most people. The seeds might cause serious side effects including facial swelling or death.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: The fruit of pagoda tree is possibly safe. A specific brand of pagoda tree fruit extract (Rexflavone, Rexgene Biotech Co. Ltd.) has been used safely for up to 12 weeks. But pagoda tree seeds are possibly unsafe for most people. The seeds might cause serious side effects including facial swelling or death.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It's possibly unsafe to take pagoda tree seeds by mouth while pregnant or breast-feeding. There isn't enough reliable information to know if the fruit is safe. Stay on the safe side and avoid use of any part of pagoda tree.

Interactions ?

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Caffeine interacts with PAGODA TREE

    Pagoda tree contains the chemical genistein. Genistein might slow down how quickly the body gets rid of caffeine. It isn't known if pagoda tree contains enough genistein to change the levels or side effects of caffeine.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of pagoda tree might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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