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Basella alba

Basella Alba is a herb used commonly alongside Hibiscus macranthus for the purpose of fertility. The combination has been found to increase testosterone in rats, and Basella appears to be more active in this regard.

Our evidence-based analysis on basella alba features 9 unique references to scientific papers.

Kamal Patel
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Currently, not enough information is available to estimate human doses of Basella Alba.

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Is a Form Of

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Also Known As

Indian Spinach, Malabar spinach, Red vine spinach, Creeping Spinach

Do Not Confuse With

Spinach, Morus Alba or Eclipta Alba (similar names)

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Research Breakdown on Basella alba

1Sources and Composition

1.1Sources

1.2Composition

2Interactions with Oxidation

2.1General

3Immunology and Inflammation

4Interactions with Hormones

4.1Testosterone

4.2Estrogen

5Safety and Toxicity
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