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Alchornea cordifolia
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
West African tree leaf for infections, wounds, and inflammatory conditions.
West African tree leaf for infections, wounds, and inflammatory conditions. Key active compounds include Alchorneine, Gentisic acid, Gallic acid.
Alchorneine, along with Gentisic acid and Gallic acid, are the primary bioactive compounds in Alchornea. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antimicrobial research
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antiprotozoal studies
Wound infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Diarrhea
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Respiratory infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
STIs
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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