3.11 Aspilia africana Aspilia africana , a member of the Asteraceae family, has been traditionally utilized by various African communities for the treatment of a diverse range of ailments, including inflammatory conditions, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal disorders, infectious diseases (measles, malaria, tuberculosis), and even certain dermatological conditions
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Common side effects include nausea, dizziness, hot flashes, blood pressure fluctuations, and hepatic and renal complications
Movement protects strength and metabolic rate, even when it is brief and low impact