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Coccoloba uvifera
A Caribbean and Pacific coastal plant used medicinally for diarrhea, rheumatism, and edema.
Seagrape leaf (Coccoloba uvifera) is a Caribbean and Pacific coastal plant traditionally used for diarrhea, rheumatism, and edema. Modern research indicates astringent, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic properties, attributed to catechins, proanthocyanidins, quercetin, and stilbenes. Evidence is limited (Level C), primarily from traditional use and preliminary studies.
The astringent effect is due to tannins (catechins, proanthocyanidins) that precipitate proteins, reducing intestinal permeability and fluid loss. Anti-inflammatory activity involves inhibition of COX-2 and NF-κB pathways, mediated by quercetin and stilbenes. Diuretic action may result from increased renal blood flow and inhibition of Na⁺-K⁺-Cl⁻ cotransport, possibly via flavonoid-induced nitric oxide production.
A Caribbean and Pacific coastal plant used medicinally for diarrhea, rheumatism, and edema.
Seagrape leaf (Coccoloba uvifera) is a Caribbean and Pacific coastal plant traditionally used for diarrhea, rheumatism, and edema. Modern research indicates astringent, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic properties, attributed to catechins, proanthocyanidins, quercetin, and stilbenes. Evidence is limited (Level C), primarily from traditional use and preliminary studies.
The astringent effect is due to tannins (catechins, proanthocyanidins) that precipitate proteins, reducing intestinal permeability and fluid loss. Anti-inflammatory activity involves inhibition of COX-2 and NF-κB pathways, mediated by quercetin and stilbenes. Diuretic action may result from increased renal blood flow and inhibition of Na⁺-K⁺-Cl⁻ cotransport, possibly via flavonoid-induced nitric oxide production.