Geraniaceae · root
Umckaloabo
Pelargonium sidoides
Root extract mapped to human acute-bronchitis and URI-duration trials in Europe.
Safety first
Rare hepatotoxicity reports. Not pneumonia care. Identity: P. sidoides vs other geraniums.
Tradition vs trials
Traditional record. Southern African traditional root later industrialized as a European extract.
Trial literature. Specified extracts have human acute-bronchitis files. EMA has assessed Pelargonium sidoides root.
Practical ranges
Educational ranges — not a prescription. Culinary use is not an extract.
root extract (adults)
European trial extracts use specified dry extracts several times daily; products are not interchangeable
EMA HMPC — Educational range only — not a prescription. A licensed clinician individualizes product, dose, and duration.
Pregnancy, nursing, children
- Pregnancy. Avoid unless a clinician directs otherwise.
- Nursing. Insufficient reliable data; avoid unless a clinician directs otherwise.
- Children. Insufficient reliable data; avoid unless a clinician directs otherwise.
Contraindications
- unexplained jaundice while using
- known Pelargonium allergy
Key interactions
- hepatotoxic drugs · caution
Rare liver-injury reports.