SAFE
African Potato
Hypoxis hemerocallidea
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
Herbs & Botanicals
PubMed Studies
2
About
African potato contains beta-sitosterol and hypoxoside. Used in South African traditional medicine for cancer, prostate, and immune support.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Contains bioactive phytochemicals (alkaloids, terpenoids, polyphenols, or glycosides) modulating cellular signalling pathways. Primary mechanisms include enzyme inhibition, receptor modulation, and transcription factor activation relevant to documented clinical indications.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Hypoxoside activates to beta-sitosterol in the body. Drug interaction with antiretrovirals (decreases drug levels). Use caution in HIV therapy.
🏷️ Other Names
Hypoxis hemerocallidea