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Berkheya purpurea
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.
A South African thistle used in Zulu medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.
A South African thistle used in Zulu medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions. Key active compounds include sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, tannins.
sesquiterpene lactones, along with flavonoids and tannins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Berkheya purpurea. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Anti-inflammatory research
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial activity
Digestive conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Respiratory use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Anti-inflammatory herb
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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